Oliver Wyman – Associate and Engagement Manager – Government and Public Institutions – Abu Dhabi

Mercer; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking experienced consultants with 5-7 years of experience in the governmental sector, ideally in the GCC region. Successful candidates will have strong analytical skills, proven project management experience, and outstanding communication abilities. The role offers the chance to lead projects, manage teams, and contribute to meaningful changes for clients.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of relevant experience, ideally with a top-tier strategy consulting firm.
• Experience in leading projects in governmental/public sector institutions in the GCC region.
• Outstanding communication skills; comfort in presenting to senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Break down complex problems into discrete tasks for analysis.
• Plan and execute analysis effectively.
• Lead teams and manage projects with clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Strategic problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

Degree from a top academic program

Job description

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 organizational transformation. Over 7,000 professionals help clients optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman’s thought leadership is evident in our agenda‑setting books, white papers, research reports, and articles in the business press. Our clients are the CEOs and executive teams of the top Global 1,000 companies.

Practice Overview

Oliver Wyman is one of the market leaders in GCC public sector strategy consulting. Our Abu Dhabi office is looking to appoint consultants to support its continued expansion in the government and public sector, a strategic priority for the firm. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a successful team early in its development. Consultants are given the opportunity for rapid professional growth, to participate in entrepreneurial work, and to share in the success of the team. Our teams are organized around several different specializations: economic & social development, investment promotion and strategies, governance, fiscal & monetary policies, human capital, tourism, culture & entertainment, among others.

The Role and Responsibilities

Experienced professionals bring the know‑how to make lasting changes for our clients and our company. We are not typical ‘management’ consultants. We provide industry‑ and discipline‑specific knowledge and expertise, which amplifies our impact and helps us shape the future for our clients. Oliver Wyman is a diverse, entrepreneurial, non‑competitive partnership of individuals who like to pursue new opportunities or build a unique franchise doing what they do best in a collegial, fun environment.

Associate

Break down complex problems into discrete tasks, identifying the key aspects of a problem and directing the focus of junior consultants to those elements. You will effectively plan and execute analysis as well as identify the core issues in complex analyses in order to be able to craft suitable recommendations. You’ll work side by side with clients and your project team members to move projects forward and manage small teams to get the work done. Clients and colleagues look to Associates for unique insight into the subject area which they have chosen.

Engagement Managers

Engagement Managers are the on‑scene leaders who run our projects day to day. You will lead your team through an efficient and effective problem‑solving process from initial hypothesis collection to convergence on a solution. You will ensure that recommendations are practical, sensible, relevant, and cohesive. It’s a role that demands thought leadership at the strategic level – and command of all the technical and operational details of execution. You will need great communication skills and the ability to forge strong relationships.

Your Attributes and Experience

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

• A degree from a top academic program
• At least 5–7 years of relevant experience, ideally with a top‑tier strategy consulting firm (or similar organization)
• Experience in leading projects in the governmental/public sector institutions, ideally in the GCC region
• A track record of leading and managing teams and clients, and delivering against tight deadlines in fast‑paced and demanding environments
• A strong background in strategic problem‑solving with demonstrable analytical skills
• Outstanding communication skills; comfort in presenting to senior executives, both internally and to clients
• A strong can‑do attitude, willingness to take the initiative, curiosity and desire to learn
• Arabic language is a plus
• Willingness to travel

Our Values & Culture

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, there’s no “one size fits all” – we hire exceptional people and help them thrive through a built‑in 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 down‑to‑earth colleagues who do serious work, but don’t take themselves too seriously.

Our Oliver Wyman Values

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.