Manager - Lean Management

Four Principles; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Dubai seeks an experienced Manager to lead management consulting projects. The role involves advising clients, implementing Lean solutions, and developing junior team members. Applicants should have 4–5 years of experience in management consulting, with strong skills in Lean tools and a commitment to delivering results. Proficiency in English and Arabic is essential. This position requires extensive travel to Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in Management Consulting.
• Experience in Lean Management implementation preferred.
• Experience in implementing operational change.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients and implement Lean solutions.
• Lead projects and manage team members.
• Assist in client acquisitions and business development.

Skills

Management Consulting

Lean Management

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Team Spirit

Fluent English

Native Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

MBA or relevant post-graduate degree

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Main Objective

As a Manager with Four Principles, you’ll have extensive consulting experience and work on management consulting projects, leading a team of consultants and analysts, helping our clients to solve challenges related to operations, implementation, business transformation, process and performance improvement using Lean Management principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Add value to our clients by helping them address complex issues, deliver sustainable results and demonstrate real impact
• Advise clients, design and implement Lean solutions that can help transform clients’ organisations
• Take responsibility for leading projects and managing numerous team members, as well as developing junior team members through knowledge sharing and on‑the‑job coaching
• Take accountability for the team on your projects, address performance issues promptly and take necessary action to ensure performance remains on track
• Introduce change and manage clients’ expectations across the full hierarchy from top management to blue‑collar roles
• Able to shift quickly from one complex situation to another when working on multifaceted projects
• Able to align with project sponsors and cross‑functional teams regarding outcomes, decisions, targets etc. across all levels within a client’s organization
• Assist in client acquisitions and actively support senior managers/principals with business development
• Participate in further developing Lean Management concepts, products and tools

Required Skills

• 4–5 years of experience in Management Consulting
• Involvement in Lean Management implementation and/or experience in a related industry is a plus
• Experience in implementing operational change
• Knowledge and experience in Lean tools including but not limited to: process mapping, value stream mapping, Kanban, Kaizen, Jidoka, TPM is advantageous
• Fluent command of English and native command of Arabic is required
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel)
• Excellent time management, analytical, problem‑solving, logical thinking skills
• Strong entrepreneurial and team spirit
• High level of commitment, perseverance, and ability to work under pressure and long hours
• Professional demeanor when dealing with clients
• Willingness to travel extensively mainly to Saudi Arabia

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required
• MBA / relevant post‑graduate degree is an advantage