Engagement Manager | Public Sector - Strategy Consulting | Dubai Based

Engagement Manager | Public Sector - Strategy Consulting | Dubai Based

• Define project scope and dynamically find solutions to unexpected situations.
• Manage the comprehensive end-to-end delivery of a project with limited supervision from a Principal and/or Partner, identify key time scales for the different modules, and take responsibility for junior team members’ delivery.
• Manage and coach junior team members, delegating and overseeing tasks and modules.
• Assist partners with BDV efforts through identifying leads and supporting throughout the selling process.
• Develop key hypothesis and autonomously structure projects end-to-end identifying the key modules.
• Independently structure and produce project documents end-to-end, providing holistic and valuable insights and recommendations.
• Provide regular updates to the partner leading the project and manage the day-to-day relationship with the client.
• Act as an expert in a range of telecom topics, leading the development of intellectual capital and coaching other team members on these topics.
• Define project scope and dynamically find solutions to unplanned situations.
• Capable of taking on Principal-level responsibility if a principal is absent.
• Work plan development: Develops core work plan and negotiates it with the client. Assigns resources, identifies key risks and defines solutions.
• Status reporting: Raises flags to Partners before the project start. Fully trusted by seniors, from Principal to Partner; and C-level clients.
• Commitment to delivery: Delivers high-quality outputs within set deadlines.

• 5-7 years’ experience within a top-tier management consultancy firm.
• In-depth knowledge and interest in the Public Sector.
• An MBA from a leading global business school.
• Highly organized and structured, with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Flexible to accommodate frequent travel.
• Builds good professional and personal relationships with client teams at senior management levels.
• Quickly gains comfort with content areas which are unfamiliar and drives content leadership.
• Team player and leader, who will act as a role model and mentor to junior consultants.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and add value.
• Mature demeanor and positive attitude, as well as discretion and sensitivity when dealing with clients.