Manager (Düsseldorf)

OC&C Strategy Consultants; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global strategy consulting firm in Düsseldorf is looking for a Manager to take charge of strategy and diligence projects. The role involves project management, leading a team, and building client relationships. Candidates must have over 5 years of experience in strategy consulting, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Business fluency in German and English is essential, making this a great opportunity for a driven professional to join a growing team.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in complex strategy consulting projects.
• Must be fluent in German and English.
• Strong problem-solving skills and results-oriented.

Aufgaben

• Manage projects from design to analysis and findings synthesis.
• Lead project teams of 3-6 people.
• Build strong relationships with clients.

Kenntnisse

Experience of managing workstreams and leading consulting teams

Analytical clear thinker

Strong communication skills

Commercial awareness

Jobbeschreibung

More Information

OC&C is a leading global strategy‑consulting firm with 14 offices around the world. We work for senior executives, providing solutions to some of the most exciting strategic problems in consulting today. We work across sectors, but specialise in Retail, Consumer Goods, Tourism & Leisure, Media & Technology, and Private Equity.

We offer a differentiated proposition: a strong focus on strategy, less travel and more ownership in a fast‑growing office with an entrepreneurial mentality.

Due to growth, we are looking for Managers to join our team in Germany.

To apply, please send your application to: [e-mail].

About The Candidate

The Manager role centres on project delivery with some involvement in business development as part of the practice team. A Manager will typically work on a single project at a time and will also help to develop pitches, write proposals, or with longer‑range business development activity.

Position Summary

Managing and leading strategy and diligence projects from designing the approach to overseeing analysis to synthesising findings. Leading OC&C project teams (typically 3‑6 people) and helping team members develop consulting skills.

The Manager Role Involves

• Leading strategy and diligence projects, from designing the approach to overseeing analysis to synthesising findings.
• Leading OC&C project teams (typically 3‑6 people on a project), including assisting team members to develop consulting skills—i.e., helping motivated and talented individuals to progress quickly.
• Building strong working relationships with client contacts during projects, and beginning to build a personal network.
• Supporting sector team efforts to reinforce OC&C’s position as leaders in strategy consultancy in our chosen areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the analysis, design, proposal, implementation and ongoing delivery of consulting projects, ensuring customer satisfaction and results.
• Translate strategy and business needs into actionable recommendations.
• Deliver against deadlines.
• Assist in client pitches and help with developing client relationships.
• Rapidly gain acceptance within the company and clients as a very strong, professional manager who can provide clear thought leadership.
• Support the development of IP (in the form of publications, conference presentations, etc).

Personal Characteristics

We are seeking an individual with an outstanding track record of problem‑solving and achieving/exceeding objectives in a project‑based environment, with the equivalent of 5 years’ experience of complex strategy consulting projects, including experience from a blue‑chip and/or strategy consultancy group.

Key Skills And Competencies

• Experience of managing workstreams and leading consulting teams.
• Analytical clear thinker who can recognise critical issues and dedicate attention accordingly; a highly numerate individual, hypothesis‑ and issue‑driven.
• A pragmatic, enthusiastic and structured implementer with the ability to create and maintain pace while ensuring that energies are well focused and channelled.
• A true appreciation for rigour.
• Commercially aware, able to recognise critical issues and dedicate attention accordingly.
• Very strong communication skills required for internal and external communication.
• Credible at board level with the ability to relate well to clients and colleagues.
• High business ethics: honesty, respect for the individual and culturally unbiased.
• Down to earth, friendly and approachable.

Language Requirements

• Business fluency in German and English.

About The Company

At OC&C we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture in which people of all backgrounds can thrive. We encourage applications from all, regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, transgender status, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race or ethnic origin, and socioeconomic background. We also have a number of staff network groups which actively support the inclusion of all of our colleagues in the firm.