Manager Strategy & Transformation – Utilities

BDO Belgium; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture

Development

Impact

Growth

Network

Flexibility

Wellbeing

Proximity

Salary

Job summary

BDO Belgium is seeking a Manager of Strategy & Transformation to lead transformative initiatives in the utilities sector, driving innovation, optimizing processes, and fostering digitization within client organizations. You will manage project teams, mentor colleagues, and build strong relationships with clients.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 5–10 years of utilities experience, plus a proven track record in delivering transformation outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 5–10 years in Utilities sector.
• Proven track record delivering transformation projects.
• Strong leadership and team development.
• Excellent English, Dutch and French communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor project teams for optimal performance.
• Foster talent development and personal growth.
• Develop tailored solutions to optimize processes and enable digitization.
• Cultivate client relationships and secure engagements.
• Monitor timelines and budgets to ensure success.
• Stay informed on industry trends and technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Business development

Client relations

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or Engineering

Job description

Are you ready to lead transformative initiatives in the utilities sector? Join BDO as a Manager of Strategy & Transformation, where you'll drive innovation and change, optimize processes, and fostering digitization within client organizations. Make a real impact in an environment that values expertise and personal growth.

How you make it count:

In a role that is both dynamic and impactful, you will find yourself at the forefront of driving change and innovation in the utilities sector. In a typical day, you might:

• Lead and Mentor: Manage project teams, providing guidance and mentorship for optimal performance and professional development.
• Encourage Talent: Foster dialogue and encourage colleagues to develop their talents on a personal level, creating learning opportunities and supporting long‑term growth.
• Develop Tailored Solutions: Implement solutions to optimize processes, enable digitization, and facilitate seamless transitions within client organizations.
• Drive Customer Relationships: Cultivate client relationships, identify new business opportunities, and secure engagements.
• Monitor and Enhance: Track project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful execution and client satisfaction.
• Stay Informed: Keep abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to enhance service offerings and deliver innovative solutions.

What do you bring to the table?

We're looking for someone who:

• Education and Experience: Holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or Engineering, with 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in the Utilities sector.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrates a track record of delivering exceptional performance and driving results transformation projects within the Utilities industry.
• Leadership Skills: Possesses strong leadership abilities to effectively lead and motivate a team of consultants.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Exhibits excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to build rapport and establish credibility with clients.
• Strategic Thinking: Shows the ability to analyze complex problems, develop actionable insights, and implement practical solutions, with a strategic mindset.
• Results-Oriented Mindset: Displays a proactive and results‑oriented approach, with a demonstrated ability to drive sales initiatives and meet financial targets.
• Industry Knowledge: Has extensive knowledge of industry‑specific regulations, trends, and best practices in the utilities sector.
• Language Proficiency: Communicates professionally in English and have a strong command in Dutch and French.

What do we bring to the table?

According to our own colleagues, it’s got something to do with the great team spirit and atmosphere within our organisation and the focus on their wellbeing… But hey, just take a look for yourself at what we got to offer

• Culture: you will join a team of experts who encourage respect, diversity and teamwork
• Development: you decide the direction of your career, and we support you where necessary.
• Impact: from day 1 you will be given responsibility, with support from your team.
• Growth: you get access to a whole range of training courses through our BDO Academy.
• Network: you can work on different projects and clients, across business practices.
• Flexibility: you choose where you work with flexible working hours.
• Wellbeing: your physical and mental health is important to us.
• Proximity: you work in an open culture, so feel free to speak to anyone, at any level.
• Salary: you receive a competitive salary package with interesting benefits.

Let’s grow together

Welcome to BDO, a worldwide consulting firm where you can bring your own personality to your job! We help organisations grow sustainably with our expertise in audit & assurance, tax & legal, advisory and accountancy.

At BDO, you are not just a number. Your wellbeing and development are just as important to us as the personal, hands‑on advice and pragmatic solutions we offer our clients. Because as you grow, so do we and so do our clients. That is why our slogan is 'Let's Grow Together'!