Project Lead - Technical Consulting

Symphony; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consulting firm in London seeks a candidate to lead high-impact technical consulting engagements. The ideal applicant should have 5-8 years in consulting or technical product delivery, with a strong focus on stakeholder management and technical fluency. If you're ready to step up in your career, apply now to join our dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years in consulting or technical product delivery.
• Experience at McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or Big 4 preferred.
• Strong delivery instincts and ability to manage complexity under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact technical consulting engagements from scoping to delivery.
• Translate client goals into structured plans and clear deliverables.
• Define team structures and delivery models suited to each engagement.

Skills

Consulting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Technical fluency

Job description

Responsibilities

• Engagement Leadership: Lead high-impact technical consulting engagements from scoping to delivery. Own daily client interactions, manage senior stakeholder alignment, and facilitate key sessions (SteerCos, workshops). Ensure structured delivery, clarity of scope, and confidence in team outcomes. Set the rhythm and tone for internal and external communications.
• Delivery Framing and Execution: Translate client goals into structured plans, roadmaps, and clear deliverables. Identify risks early and proactively course-correct in collaboration with Principals. Guide the team through ambiguity, maintaining pace and alignment. Ensure deliverables reflect client intent and technical feasibility.
• Team and Model Shaping: Define team structures and delivery models suited to each engagement. Collaborate with functional specialists (engineering, data, product, design) to ensure balanced delivery. Establish documentation standards, rituals, and tooling to drive momentum. Support and mentor junior consultants and delivery team members.
• Technical Fluency: Confidently discuss systems architecture, APIs, data models, and AI use cases. Work closely with engineering and product leads to shape delivery scope. Translate between business needs and technical trade-offs. Ground technical decisions in client priorities and delivery goals.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years in consulting or technical product delivery
• Experience at McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or Big 4 preferred
• Track record of leading digital or data engagements from vision to execution
• Strong delivery instincts and ability to manage complexity under pressure
• Technically fluent; confident engaging with engineers, data scientists, and product teams
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in sectors like fintech, healthtech, logistics, or AI-driven products is a bonus

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