Senior Strategy Manager

Job description / Role

Job summary

Change is constant and accelerating faster than ever. Transformation is compressed. Customer and stakeholder expectations have radically shifted how companies must strategize and deliver. The C-suite and boards are being held accountable in ways we have not seen in the past. To address today's most pressing challenges and unlock the most compelling opportunities, leaders need to move fast.

While many believe innovative strategies are the answer to rapid change, they are only part of the solution. The most successful companies elevate people and put them at the center of strategic initiatives. Because nothing changes if strategies don't.

We help leaders create transformation by enriching the relationship between people and strategic initiatives, and help clients to reimagine their business, build strategies with the leaders and cultures to accelerate change, and create and deliver exceptional strategic outcomes. Our focus on sustainability, inclusion, diversity & equity (ID&E), purpose, and board effectiveness helps CEOs drive a comprehensive strategy agenda.

Join us to drive strategic initiatives that improve outcomes for businesses and their stakeholders, helping organizations navigate the complexities of rapid change with precision and agility.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the development of client strategies within the resources sector, offering insights and innovative solutions to complex business problems
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and collaborating to understand their strategic goals and challenges (including C-suite and high-level executives)
• Manage and mentor a team of consultants, providing guidance, support, and fostering a collaborative work environment
• Oversee the end-to-end project delivery process, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Identify new business opportunities within the resources sector, contribute to proposal development, and play a key role in the growth and expansion of the practice
• Stay updated on industry trends, market insights, and emerging technologies within the public sector to provide thought leadership and keep clients ahead of the curve

Essential qualifications

• Minimum of 13 years of consulting experience
• Experience including one or more of: energy, utilities, chemicals & natural resources
• A high degree of comfort with strategic decision-making and strong quantitative skills to develop financial or operational models and supervise data analysis
• Deep understanding of industry dynamics and value creation opportunities in one or more industries
• Strong analytical skills, understands complex issues, quickly absorbs information, excels in conceptual and creative problem solving
• Digitally savvy; curious and passionate about technology, understands its impact on business and society
• Natural leader; easily establishes trust-based relationships, gains valuable insights through collaboration and communication
• Driven; enjoys a challenge, proven ability to adapt and remove obstacles to achieve results, determined and optimistic

Preferable qualifications

• MBA or graduate-level degree in related field
• Experience in operating model design, strategy formulation, digital transformation, beneficiary experience, impact assessment, monitoring, and evaluation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Strong organizational and analytical skills

Why join us?

• We offer a transparent, fast paced career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues
• You will benefit from working alongside experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools
• Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards
• You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends
• You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live

About us

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.

We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.

We see well-being holistically, supporting our people's physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best workplaces.

Join us to work at the heart of change.

Equal employment opportunity statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.