IT Service Specialist

Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.

To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

What You'll Do

The CHI IT Service Specialist position’s main responsibility will be to assist the Information Technology department with all aspects of technology as it relates to Case Team Support, Office operations, and BCG IT priorities. This includes user support, computer setup, maintenance and service, telecommunications, assisting with network and infrastructure maintenance, and all other technology needs as requested.

• Deliver a high level of customer service while supporting case teams and office-based staff in a fast-paced environment. Support includes, but is not limited to, laptops, desktops, smartphones, and phone and voice mail systems, both in and outside the office.
• Aid in the maintenance of local technology in order to increase reliability, security, interoperability, efficiency of customer work while reducing costs.
• Understand and effectively discuss services and software provided by IT Service
• Capture feedback and evaluate impact of IT Service offerings
• Assist in preparing and deploying laptops for staff, including configuration and imaging of laptops
• Support a variety of operating systems and vital applications
• Assist with hardware and software asset tracking and inventory management
• Coordinate the repair and maintenance of office printers and computing equipment with outside vendors
• Assist with on-site technical support at special events, including staff meetings and customer meetings, etc.
• Communicate frequently with end users as well as with local, regional, and global support teams with regard to the status of their issue
• Maintain configurations of all laptop and office computer systems according to established BCG requirements
• Assist with the documentation and updating technology related instructions/procedures/knowledge articles as required
• Repair video conference and telecommunications systems as needed
• Maintain incident history by recording details in Service Now help desk tracking database; analyze incident data to proactively identify improvement opportunities
• Participate in local, regional, and global projects as appropriate to evaluate existing systems and recommend technology for upgrade and replacement; evaluate new technologies for potential applicability within BCG
• Achieve annual goals and objectives, developed in agreement with IT Service organization and local management
• Assist with general office projects as needed
  
  

At BCG, IT Specialists Are

• Great teammates. They help team members achieve more when they’re around. They are not afraid to pitch in to get a job done and are proactive in helping their colleagues.
• Professional. They can deal with all levels of an organization and provide an extremely professional impression of themselves and the company.
• Organized. They thrive in a highly organized environment where they can build and improve processes
• Service focused. Impressing both our internal and external clients is a priority. Our office IT group flourishes with first rate customer service and good communication skills.
• Hands on. They enjoy picking up tools to make and fix things. Whether it’s digging in to fix a computer or helping to rearrange the office, they are driven to do what is needed.
  
  

You’re good at

• Commitment to customer service and needs of the entire BCG Chicago Tower user community
• Solid communication skills
• Displays self-starting demeanor, resourcefulness and integrity
• Reliable and harmonious team member; displays consideration and respect for others
• Displays tact, diligence, and the ability to handle stressful situations
• Demonstrates competence and character that encourages trust
• Communicates optimally with the management groups and technical staff
• Able to work independently, exercising outstanding judgment and initiative
• Demonstrates solid ability to identify, analyze and solve problems
• Able to respect all BCG information as personal and confidential
• Focuses on continuous learning to further IT knowledge and career development
• Ability to connect with collaborators and work in a team environment
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Upholds strong time management skills
• Ability to follow established procedures/standards
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2 years experience in an equivalent role
• Experience assessing issues with Windows 10/11, O365, VPN/network connectivity
• Ability to diagnose problems and provide solutions and/or advance to the appropriate expertise area.
• Utilization of AI Agents, process improvement, and automation software
• Basic skills in the following areas: PC/laptop hardware, software, telecommunications, mobile devices, networking, and server administration
• Solid understanding of MS Office products, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and handle tasks with varying priorities
• Good judgment and problem-solving skills
• Proactive with a commitment to customer satisfaction
• Ability to lift and carry objects, such as equipment and furniture; basic tool use
  
  

Who You'll Work With

BCG’s information technology group delivers the latest digital technologies that enable our consultants to lead and our business to grow. For our IT jobs, we seek individuals with expertise in the areas of IT infrastructure, application development, business systems, collaborative and social technologies, information security, and project leadership.

Additional info

This role currently requires 5 days a week in office presence. This in-office plan allows for critically important learning, collaboration and networking with our colleagues. 

In the US, we have a compensation transparency approach.

Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below.

The base salary range for this role in Chicago is $67,000.00 - $79,000.00

This is an estimated range, however, specific base salaries within the range depend on various factors such as experience and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high-end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness.

In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a bonus of up to XXX% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 5% and moves to 10% after 2 years.

All Of Our Plans Provide Best In Class Coverage

• Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
• Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs
• Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits
• Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually
• Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
• Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan
• Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)
• Paid sick time on an as needed basis
  
  

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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