Research Manager - BCG Vantage

The Boston Consulting Group GmbH; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Research Manager in Madrid to manage a team of research professionals. Key responsibilities include professional development, team management, and collaboration on strategic initiatives. Candidates should have 6–8+ years of experience, preferably in consulting, with a strong academic background. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on delivering high-quality research outputs.

Formación

• 6–8+ years of relevant work experience across various industries.
• Consulting experience with focus on research and analysis is preferred.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).

Responsabilidades

• Manage and develop a team of research professionals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on strategic initiatives.
• Coach colleagues on GenAI tools and research methodologies.

Conocimientos

Team management and development

Problem-solving

Customer service

Research skills

Proficiency in Excel

Educación

Master’s degree preferred

Herramientas

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation—inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

What You\'ll Do

BCG’s Vantage Global Research Organization (GRO) is a cross-regional team of junior research professionals that provides PA/Geo topic and sector-aligned research and insights. As a Research Manager within the GRO team, you will be primarily responsible for the professional development of Research Associates based in Europe. This includes guiding individuals in their career development, while also collaborating with the Hub Director to coordinate and address research business needs. In addition, you will contribute to GRO hub/office level decisions, activities and initiatives such as hiring, training, special projects, team building activities etc.

You will manage a team of around 6-10 people and extended team members as needed and will be responsible to coach, mentor and develop people, with full ownership of their career development and performance management. You will shape positive, creative working relationships with internal business partners in one or more Practice Areas.

You\'re Good At

• Team management and development: Managing and coaching teams to deliver high-quality work and achieve service objectives such as utilization and positive customer feedback.
• Acting as a role model and motivating others by communicating team vision and plans and driving delivery.
• Applying strong accuracy and attention to detail when independently managing industry-aligned research delivery team members and other resources in the region.
• Coaching junior colleagues on GenAI tools to select the most appropriate techniques and produce best-in-class research outputs and analyses.
• Acting as thought partner and strategic thinker: Using problem-solving and lateral thinking skills to manage business relationships with regional team leadership and partner with stakeholders on both transactional and strategic dimensions.
• Serving as an effective networker and thought partner with senior team members.
• Collaborating with Research Manager peers globally to ensure excellent team coordination and strategic direction, while enabling smooth collaboration with other GRO hubs/offices.
• Offering exceptional levels of customer service: Interfacing confidently with stakeholders and collaborating effectively with both leaders and peers within the team.
• Applying proven research skills and strong knowledge to bring industry expertise into a commercial context.
• Using proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, along with strong communication skills.
• Working flexibly in a fast-paced environment: Prioritizing and multi-tasking effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Keeping up with industry trends, sources, and methods, and performing research when needed.

Who You’ll Work With

• 6–8+ years of relevant work experience across one or more industries, such as Industrial Goods, Healthcare, Public Sector, Consumer, Technology, Marketing, Travel, Infrastructure, PIPE, Financial Institutions, etc.
• Master’s degree preferred, with a strong academic record.
• Consulting experience with a focus on research and analysis is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with GenAI tools and the ability to apply them effectively in day-to-day work.
• Proven ability to manage business processes and collaborate with a diverse, global set of senior stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer.