WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Regional Manager within "BCG Transform" Practice Area (PA) you will be sought as a thought partner, supporting leadership in setting the strategic agenda and defining implementation activities for the business while also providing ad hoc support for priority initiatives across the PA. You will work closely with PA leadership (PAL) to drive coordination and development of the PA business. You will manage the creation of and facilitate the implementation of the people plan, supporting Regional PALs on recruiting, staffing and pipeline topics. Other tasks include business analysis and planning, lead organization, internal communication, and affiliation activities.
In addition, you will manage the commercial plan and monitor the state of the business (e.g. lead flow, proposal pipeline and sold cases), reaching out to relevant Client Officers/Managing Directors. You will provide inputs to the Practice's Marketing Partner and Marketing Manager to plan publications, newsletters, internal and external events for the PA; develop a SATT strategy for the PA and plan activities; own the PA's content on BCG.com and Perspectives and be the liaison to industry platforms and associations that the sector partners with.
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BCG has brought together its competencies that aim at selling and delivering large, cross-functional programs under the roof of "BCG Transform" Practice Area.
Its mission is to position BCG as undisputed leader in delivering the largest, most ambitious transformations through an activist entity that shapes large programs and helps them succeed. It is a fast-growing business within BCG that helps business leaders deliver rapid, visible performance improvements in the short term, while strengthening their organizations and positioning them to win in the years ahead.
YOU'RE GOOD AT
Managing ambiguity with a high level of comfort
Self-starting with a strong work ethic, entrepreneurial drive to work autonomously and in a multinational team
Earning the respect of a very senior cohort, all Managing Directors, that are remotely located, juggling the various priorities and viewpoints of the Leadership Team members, showing influence to compile inputs and opinions from the Leadership Team members, while still meeting demanding deadlines
Operating effectively in a matrix organization with the ability to prioritize and make decisions
Complex project management with the ability to multi-task and drive advanced strategic analysis (beyond data) and leverage results for impact
Working closely to develop and enhance people initiatives - developing a plan to manage the people networks and support the success of consultants with the practice involvement
Affiliation, communication and training - organizing internal/ external events and calls, develop agendas for meetings and preparing communication, coordinate calls, Virtual Trainings, LAB activities, own sector platforms, and develop all sector internal communications / newsletters on regular basis.
Working independently to identify need for, scope, gain endorsement and drive implementation of commercially impactful initiatives.
Leading others including senior business leaders in clarifying problems and developing solutions by building cross-PA partnerships - building consensus, persuading and influencing.
Motivating others to deliver highest standards, providing direction, mentoring and coaching.
YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)
8-10 years of relevant experience
Master's degree preferred
Role related certifications preferred
Ability to manage and drive area of accountabilities, contributing to higher level agenda setting
Ability to lead more complex, broader sub functional teams or projects fully independently and provide direction to others
Ability to resolve complex issues and non-defined problems autonomously, with full business acumen
Strong interpersonal skills, credibility
Ability to influence senior members of the PA and beyond
Ability to respect sensitive client, BCG, and people related information as personal and confidential
Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Advanced knowledge in Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
YOU'LL WORK WITH
You will work closely with the Regional Practice Area Leaders and their leadership teams when setting the strategic agenda and driving implementation. For additional tasks, you will collaborate with the Practice Area Coordinators, Sector / Topic Managers, HR and Marketing within the PA. Further interfaces exist with other Regional Managers as well as global and regional BCG functions and teams as needed.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Practice Area Management & Operations team members keep BCG's industry and functional practice areas operating responsively and efficiently. As a member of this team, you will contribute directly to the success of our business through a number of roles, including content development, process management, marketing, meeting and conference management, and internal/external communications.