Government and Public Institutions GPI Defense and Security Principal Dubai

Marsh McLennan; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm seeks a Defense and Security Principal in Dubai. This role involves leading teams in complex problem-solving and managing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience, particularly in the GPI industry, with strong leadership and communication skills. This position promises impactful work from day one in a collaborative environment focused on breakthrough performance. Candidate should be open to travel for client engagements.

Qualifications

• At least 8-10 years of relevant experience ideally with a top-tier strategy consulting firm.
• In-depth knowledge of the GPI industry with a particular focus on Defense & Security.
• Outstanding communication skills; comfort in presenting to senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Leading teams of consultants in complex analysis and problem-solving.
• Ability to manage and oversee multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
• Managing client relationships and networks presenting to board audiences.

Job description

Company: Oliver Wyman

Description: Government and Public Institutions (GPI) Defense and Security Principal Dubai

WHO WE ARE

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in 70 cities across 30 countries Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy operations risk management and organization transformation. The firm has more than 6000 professionals around the world who work with clients to optimize their business improve their operations and risk profile and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies NYSE: MMC. For more information visit . Follow Oliver Wyman on Twitter @OliverWyman.

The Firms capabilities and intellectual capital are enhanced by our deep industry expertise geographic range analytical rigor and handson collaborative approach. Our professionals see what others dont challenge conventional thinking and consistently deliver innovative customized solutions. We also work side by side with senior executives to accelerate through a blend of behavioral and management approaches. As a result we have a tangible impact on clients top and bottom lines. Our clients are the CEOs and executive teams of the Global 100 companies.

Practice Overview

Oliver Wymans GPI Practice distinguishes itself by the value it creates for clients. We bring deep industry knowledge and stateoftheart problemsolving capabilities and tools tailored to the needs of our clients.

Our team helps companies within the Energy sector address strategic and operational challenges through proven resultsoriented approaches: we assist our clients to examine and pursue new market product/service and acquisition opportunities; develop strategies and plans to address market shifts and regulatory challenges; increase customer satisfaction loyalty and earnings; and optimize operations and organizational effectiveness. Our expertise is based on deep industry experience across hundreds of engagements for leading Oil & Gas utilities chemicals and metal & mining clients across Middle East Europe and North America creating sustainable shareholder value.

The Role And Responsibilities

Experienced professionals bring us the knowhow to make lasting change for our clients and our company. We are not typical management consultants. We provide industry and disciplinespecific knowledge and expertise which amplifies our impact and helps us shape the future for our clients. Oliver Wyman is a diverse entrepreneurial noncompetitive partnership of individuals who like to pursue new opportunities or build a unique franchise doing what they do best in a collegial fun environment.

PRINCIPALS

Principals are experts in particular content areas and provide daytoday leadership of complex client projects and aspects of the client relationship and commercial process teaming with Partners. They ensure ontime delivery that meets or exceeds agreed upon goals leveraging Oliver Wyman best practice their own expertise and the firms technical competence. They become trusted advisors to senior clients with the ability to guide and influence their thinking and to be viewed as experts in particular content areas.

Oliver Wyman Principals are seen as Partners of the future and as such are fully engaged in building business through identifying new and expanded opportunities; they create exciting and additive intellectual capital through thought leadership and are knowledgeable on a broad range of adjacent topics. Principals develop others and build a strong personal brand both within and outside the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading teams of consultants in complex analysis and problemsolving including problem structuring analytical techniques synthesis and client implications
• Ability to manage and oversee multiple projects and teams simultaneously
• Ability to develop trusted relationships with clients support business development and sales and create knowledge playbooks on a specific industry or function
• Supporting partners project through excellent case management: work planning managing workflow upward management and coaching/developing team members
• Managing client relationships and networks presenting to board audiences and working day to day with clients
• Effective and impactful communication of issues and solutions in formal and informal settings through written and verbal communication

Attributes And Experience

Clients hire Oliver Wyman for specialized expertise the ideal candidate will have most of the following:

• At least 810 years of relevant experience ideally with a toptier strategy consulting firm (or similar organization).
• Indepth knowledge of topics specifically within the GPI industry with a particular focus on Defense & Security.
• Track record of leading and managing teams and clients and delivering against tight deadlines in fast paced and demanding environments
• Ability to apply depth of content knowledge for thought leadership in project
• Outstanding communication skills; comfort in presenting to senior executives both internally and among clients
• A strong background in strategic problem solving with demonstrable analytical skills.
• Have an aptitude for analytical work like sniffing out clues in massive data sets or hunting down the key issues in a hugely complex challenge.
• Know how to take the initiative seeking out opportunities to learn new skills and put the ones youve already got to good use
• An undergraduate or advanced degree from a top academic program.
• Willingness to travel.

OUR VALUES & CULTURE

Why work at Oliver Wyman

Working as part of our global entrepreneurial company you will do meaningful work from day one.

We are looking for individuals who challenge the norm and constantly strive to build something new for the firm and the world around us. At Oliver Wyman theres no one size fits all we hire exceptional people and help them thrive through a builtin support network flexible career paths and no artificial barriers to advancement.

We have a collaborative supportive and impactful team environment we want you to bring your authentic self and enjoy working alongside diverse and downtoearth colleagues who do serious work but dont take themselves too seriously.

Our Oliver Wyman Values

We create breakthroughs to achieve the amazing

Be brave

We stand behind our beliefs while exploring what drives them. We stand up for what is right and persevere through difficulty. We venture into the unknown staying open to our greatest possibilities.

Lead with heart

We build relationships with clients and colleagues that last grounded in transparency authenticity and trust. We love what we do and have fun while we do it. And we combine this passion with rigor and skill to drive sustainable performance.

Strive for breakthroughs

We bring deep expertise and profound curiosity to the pursuit of ambitious ideas and uncommon insights. We ask bigger questions seek diverse perspectives and challenge ourselves to find the most powerful and sustainable solutions.

Work as one

We succeed as a unified team of colleagues and clients achieving together what separately would be beyond our reach. We care for and develop one another. We learn from differences overcome divisions and celebrate our shared achievements.

Own our impact

We act as entrepreneurs and stewards of the firm. We own the journey acting with integrity at every step. And we own our impact holding ourselves to the highest standards to deliver stronger results for our clients better opportunities for each other and lasting change for society

Required Experience

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