Functional Practices Project Manager

Locations: London | Madrid

Who We Are

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What You'll Do

The Global Practices Management Support (GPMS) Team drives key initiatives on behalf of the Practice Area Leaders (PALs) and PA Global Practice Management Directors (GPMDs), working closely with the EC, OC, global functions, and other firm leadership groups. Within GPMS, the Functional Practices Operations Team leads cross-Practice initiatives and special projects for the Functional Practices Chair, Functional Leaders, and the broader Functional PAL and GPMD groups.

We are seeking a candidate eager to advance the strategic Functional Practice agenda globally, with a strong ability drive progress through leading initiatives and aligning diverse stakeholder interests. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Functional Practices Chair and the Functional Practices Management Senior Director to manage long-term strategic projects that enhance commercial impact, support cross-Practice priorities, and strengthen Practice area affiliation and knowledge sharing. You’ll also partner with other functional and geographic leaders to drive firm-wide change.

Example recent projects have included:

• Creation of a performance tracking and reporting solution for our priority topic teams leveraged by a broad range of teams to track our investments
• Supporting the Functional Practices Chair in the preparation of senior leadership connects and discussions
• Writing, sending, and analyzing a survey among our global topic leaders to assess their view of the market and anticipated performance

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Work with Functional Senior Director to plan, prioritize and drive Functional PAL and Global Practice Management Director (GPMD) initiatives, and regular review of the portfolio of projects
• Drive specific projects, providing strong conceptual leadership on both design and implementation of solutions, which may include managing project teams, as appropriate, including, for example, Practice Area analysts, consulting team members, outside contractors, Practice Area project team members.
• Provide agenda and content management support for key PA leadership meetings, including PAL and GPMD meetings
• Prepare updates for other key leadership meetings, e.g., Executive Committee/Operating Committee (EC/OC), Global Practice Management Directors (GPMDs)
• Ad hoc analysis to respond to specific questions as they arise around our functional practices, progress, reporting, and agenda
• Act in direct support of, and as a thought partner for Functional Senior Director

What You'll Bring

YOU’RE GOOD AT

• Analytical Problem-Solving: Demonstrating excellent analytical skills with the ability to tackle complex and ambiguous challenges, effectively structuring and leading the necessary steps to achieve impactful solutions.
• Project Management and Ownership: Exhibiting exceptional project management skills, being self-driven and taking full ownership from problem identification to solution. You manage the required analysis, coordinate with stakeholders, communicate clearly, and handle change management for effective implementation.
• Managing Multiple Projects: Successfully owning multiple projects in parallel, applying independent judgment to make trade-offs and prioritize tasks. You ensure steady progress with high attention to detail.
• Stakeholder Management: Effectively managing diverse stakeholders and aligning interests, using strong interpersonal skills to engage at all levels of the organization, including with senior BCG leaders.
• Clear and Persuasive Communication: Communicating complex ideas clearly and persuasively, with the ability to distill them into concise, accessible messages for both verbal and written communication.
• Global Team Collaboration: Working effectively within a global, virtual team environment, adeptly navigating the matrix structure and collaborating across all organizational levels.

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

• BA/BS degree (or equivalent) required with a preference for Advanced degree (MBA, JD, or PhD)
• 6-8+ years of project management experience preferably in consulting environment
• BCG consulting staff experience preferred
• Significant experience working with senior teams preferably in a dynamic project-based work environment
• Fluency in English – capable of writing crisp, well-structured emails, memos and presentations
• Project and team management experience preferred
• A basic understanding of the agenda of the Practices and a sense for the development of the Practices’ business is a plus
• Global mobility, willingness to travel when needed

Who You'll Work With

You’ll partner closely with global Practice Area team members, including the Practice Area Management Support team, Functional Practice Area Leads, GPMDs, Regional Functional Leaders, F-RPALs, and Topic Leaders. In addition, you’ll also collaborate with colleagues from across the organization globally, including the Industry Practices, Finance, Marketing, Client Team, and other senior leadership.

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