Oliver Wyman - Consumer, Telco & Technology - Engagement Manager

Job SpecificationPractice Groups: Consumer, Telco & TechnologyLocation: New York, Chicago, BostonRoles: Engagement ManagerThe PracticeOliver Wyman helps industry leaders in the consumer, telco, and technology industries develop value growth strategies, improve operations, and maximize organizational effectiveness. Our clients are some of the world's most successful companies, including wireless and wireline equipment and communications service providers, enterprise IT, consumer electronics, semiconductor companies, broadcasters, publishers, platform operators, online and entertainment companies.In Consumer, Telco, and Technology (CTT), we see consumer-facing industries converging, with technology continuing to disrupt all business models and B2C, B2B and B2B2C services models ever-growing. We aim to build new partner connections by bringing together those serving consumer-facing businesses, such as retailers, as well as technology, communications, media and services, to further elevate our narratives and exco-relevance while maintaining deep sub-sector capabilities.RoleEngagement Managers are critical leaders within our consulting team, working side‐by-side with our clients. The position offers excellent career and growth opportunities for talented, highly motivated professionals with relevant prior experience. Initial responsibilities typically include:Providing day-to-day leadership of client projects and aspects of the client relationship and commercial process within those relationships, teaming with Partners and sharing responsibility for the success of a specific engagement(s)Leading and managing complex programs to ensure on‐time delivery that meets agreed-upon goals, leveraging Oliver Wyman best practice, their own expertise and the firm's technical competenceGuiding and influencing clients in an informed way across all situations including execution of the commercial process, becoming trusted advisorsEngaging fully in building business by identifying new and expanded opportunitiesCreating exciting and additive intellectual capital through thought leadership, and being knowledgeable on a broad range of adjacent topicsDeveloping others and building a followership as part of their asset building for the firmLeading firm building activities, seen as a role model for firm values with a strong personal brand within and outside of the firm and being well regarded by Partners, peers, and clientsOverseeing and guiding the consulting team as they develop hypotheses, review client information, and conduct client interviews, derive insights, and produce deliverablesSupporting Partners in project execution through excellent project management, including work planning, workflow management, and coaching/developing more junior team membersDesired Skills and Experience5-8 years of relevant experience in strategy consulting with a top-tier strategy consulting firm (or other similar organization)Experience within Retail, Consumer Goods, Telecommunications, Software/Technology, Media industries preferred, but not requiredTrack record of leading and managing teams, and delivering results in fast-paced, demanding environmentsStrong background in strategic problem solving with demonstrable analytical skillsOutstanding written and verbal communication skillsQuantitative, technical toolkit including proficiency in SQL and PythonUndergraduate or advanced degree from a top academic programClient management experienceA passion for the creative process and a love for expansive and creative thinkingAn analytical and rigorous approach to uncovering insightsExcellent verbal/written communication, facilitation and presentation skillsVersatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasmImpeccable judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisionsA balance of humility and confidence, always seeking truth from a place of inquiryHighly motivated and committed to excellenceWillingness to travel 50% of the time, including internationallyBenefitsThe applicable base salary range for this role is $225,000 - $240,000. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.We offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401(k) savings, other retirement programs, and employee assistance programs.Equal Opportunity StatementMarsh and its Affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.#J-18808-Ljbffr