Manager - Strategy and Transformation Consulting

BDO in Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Gym membership

Wellness program

Travel perks

Retail discounts

Referral rewards

Study support

Professional development

Enhanced leave

BCaring program

Job summary

BDO in Sydney is seeking a high-calibre Manager to lead complex strategy engagements within our rapidly growing Strategy & Transformation practice. You will collaborate directly with C-suite and senior executives to define direction, unlock value and deliver meaningful change.

In this role you will lead a team, shape capability, and drive growth of the practice across government and private sector clients. Strong strategic and analytical thinking with leadership skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant post-graduate experience.
• Undergraduate or Post Graduate qualification required, but technical discipline flexible, eg Engineering, Science, Law, Commerce.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of complex engagements, with accountability for quality, client outcomes and deliverables.
• Structure complex and ambiguous client challenges, providing strategic direction and overseeing the development of practical solutions.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, providing advice and identifying opportunities to deliver additional value.
• Lead executive workshops and multidisciplinary teams, bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise to achieve client outcomes.
• Oversee the development of high-quality strategies, business cases, operating models, recommendations and transformation roadmaps.
• Lead the scoping of client opportunities and development of proposals, tenders and other business development activities.
• Coach and develop team members while contributing to the growth of the practice through thought leadership, market insights and development of our methodologies and offerings.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualification

Job description

We’re BDO, a global professional services firm connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals.

We inspire others, to go further. We create together, to reach higher. We build trust, to lead purposefully.

Whether you’re building your future or starting your career with us, you won’t do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters , and that’s where you come in.

About the Role

BDO is building a rapidly growing top-tier Strategy & Transformation practice. We deliver specialised strategic advisory services backed by the breadth, scale and expertise of a full-service global network. We work with clients to address complex strategic and operational challenges, helping organisations define their direction, improve performance and deliver meaningful transformation.

Working alongside experienced Strategy & Transformation professionals, you will lead complex strategy engagements, helping clients with practical, evidence-based solutions, from strategy and planning through to implementation.

You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most significant transformation and strategy engagements across a portfolio of government and private sector clients. Collaborating directly with C-suite and senior executive stakeholders, you will help organisations navigate complex challenges, unlock new sources of value and deliver meaningful change.

As we continue to build a market-leading practice, we are seeking a high calibre Manager with proven track record in a top-tier consulting firm to join our Sydney-based team.

In this role, you will play an important role in leading our people and engagements, developing the capability of the Strategy & Transformation team, and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

Examples of the types of engagements you may be involved in include:

• Strategy planning and development
• Business case development
• Operating model design, implementation and review
• Strategic Cost Transformation Program
• Portfolio prioritisation and planning
• Transformation design and execution
• Business Performance Improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of complex engagements, with accountability for quality, client outcomes and deliverables
• Structure complex and ambiguous client challenges, providing strategic direction and overseeing the development of practical solutions
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, providing advice and identifying opportunities to deliver additional value
• Lead executive workshops and multidisciplinary teams, bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise to achieve client outcomes
• Oversee the development of high-quality strategies, business cases, operating models, recommendations and transformation roadmaps
• Lead the scoping of client opportunities and development of proposals, tenders and other business development activities
• Coach and develop team members while contributing to the growth of the practice through thought leadership, market insights and development of our methodologies and offerings

About You

Our successful candidate will be an experienced consulting professional who is naturally inquisitive about how organisations operate and how they can improve. You will combine strong strategic and analytical thinking with the ability to lead teams, navigate ambiguity and build credibility with senior stakeholders. You will be comfortable taking ownership of complex engagements while developing others and contributing to the growth of the practice.

You will also have:

• Prior consulting or professional services experience across strategy and transformation, operating model, performance improvement or related engagements
• Proven experience leading complex consulting engagements from scoping and planning through to delivery and implementation
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to structure ambiguity, develop insights and provide clear strategic direction
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience developing client opportunities, propositions and proposals
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to engage, influence and advise senior leaders
• Demonstrated people leadership skills, with the ability to lead and develop teams while managing multiple engagements and competing priorities

Qualifications and Experience required

• Minimum of 5 years relevant post-graduate experience
• Undergraduate or Post Graduate qualification required, but technical discipline flexible, eg Engineering, Science, Law, Commerce

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]