Senior Consultant - Transformation Architecture - Business Consulting - UAE

EY; Dubai; On-site; AED 330,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm located in Dubai is seeking a Senior Consultant to deliver strategic insights and manage client relationships. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in management consulting and possess strong problem-solving skills. The role offers flexibility in a dynamic team culture and provides opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Future-focused skill development

Flexible work environment

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in management consulting, strategy development, or business transformation.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage specific workstreams within client engagements.
• Serve as a key contact for client stakeholders on assigned workstreams.
• Guide and supervise senior consultants and analysts.
• Support in providing strategic solutions to clients.
• Drive the creation of compelling deliverables.
• Validate and synthesize quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Identify and flag potential delivery risks.
• Collaborate with managers and engagement leaders.
• Support business development efforts.
• Actively invest in personal development.

Skills

Client Co‑Creation and Solution Design

Structured Problem‑Solving and Critical Thinking

Business Case Development and Implementation Planning

Data‑Driven and Technology‑Enabled Solutioning

Systems Thinking and End‑to‑End Process Integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a leading institution

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

EY is a leading global consultancy firm dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to complex business challenges. With a reputation for excellence, we collaborate with clients across various industries to drive transformational change, optimize performance, and achieve sustainable growth.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Consultant, you will play a vital role in delivering strategic insights and effective solutions to our clients. You will lead engagement streams and oversee junior team members, working collaboratively with team members and business leaders. Leveraging your industry knowledge, analytical abilities, and creative strategies, you will facilitate impactful change, enhance operational efficiency, and build strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage specific workstreams within client engagements, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery aligned with overall project goals.
• Serve as a key contact for client stakeholders on assigned workstreams, contributing to effective communication and relationship-building.
• Guide and supervise senior consultants and analysts, providing quality checks, coaching, and day‑to‑day oversight.
• Support in providing strategic solutions to clients by analyzing their challenges, identifying opportunities, and designing tailored, high‑impact recommendations.
• Drive the creation of compelling deliverables, including reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations.
• Validate and synthesize quantitative and qualitative analyses to support evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Identify and flag potential delivery risks or challenges early, offering practical solutions and adjustments as needed.
• Collaborate with managers and engagement leaders to align internal resources and capabilities with client needs.
• Support business development efforts by contributing to proposal development, opportunity scoping, and stakeholder research.
• Actively invest in personal development by expanding sector knowledge and seeking mentorship and feedback.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from a leading institution.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in management consulting, strategy development, or business transformation.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and managing client relationships.

Skills

• Client Co‑Creation and Solution Design
• Structured Problem‑Solving and Critical Thinking
• Business Case Development and Implementation Planning
• Data‑Driven and Technology‑Enabled Solutioning
• Systems Thinking and End‑to‑End Process Integration

Work Environment

• Based in the Middle East (KSA, UAE, Qatar, …), with flexibility for remote and onsite engagements.
• High‑performance team culture fostering continuous learning and development.
• Travel may be required based on client needs.

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability‑related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

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