Strategic Projects Lead

NextStep; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading career platform in Greater London is seeking a Strategic Projects Lead to drive key initiatives from conception to execution. The role involves managing multiple strategic projects, building business cases, and leading teams to ensure successful outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a strong consulting background with 3–5 years of experience in strategic project delivery and must possess excellent analytical skills. This position offers an opportunity to transition into a strategic leadership role in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years delivering strategic projects or transformations.
• Experience in consulting with a strong analytical background.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders without formal authority.

Responsibilities

• Own multiple high-impact strategic projects.
• Work with leadership to define success metrics.
• Build business cases and financial models.
• Present project updates to the executive team.

Skills

Consulting experience (MBB, Big 4, boutique)

Strategic project delivery

Analytical skills

Influencing skills

Ability to simplify complex topics

Adaptability to shifting priorities

Job description

NextStep is a digital, AI‑first career platform dedicated to helping top‑performing consultants navigate career transitions. By leveraging a data‑driven approach, NextStep matches professionals with high‑fit opportunities while enabling companies to connect with exceptional talent. The platform is developed in collaboration with Consulting Comedy, the largest consulting‑focused community globally, boasting 1M+ subscribers.

On behalf of our partner network, we’re recruiting a Strategic Projects Lead in London.

Strategic Projects Lead - London

What you’ll be responsible for:

As Strategic Projects Lead, you’ll take the company’s most important initiatives from “good idea” to “actually happening.” You will:

• Own 3–5 make‑or‑break projects at any time, including launching new products, entering new markets, or restructuring operations
• Work directly with the CEO and leadership team to scope what success looks like and how to get there
• Pull together the right people from across the company and keep them focused on what matters
• Build the business case and financial models that justify why the project is worth doing
• Run project workstreams, track milestones, and adjust plans when reality hits
• Spot the issues that will derail the project in two months and solve them today
• Present progress and recommendations to the Board and executive team
• Turn one‑off projects into repeatable processes that the company can use again

You’ll be a strong match if you have:

• Previous experience in consulting (MBB, Big 4, or boutique firms)
• 3–5+ years delivering strategic projects, transformations, or new business initiatives
• Experience taking messy, ambiguous problems and turning them into clear action plans
• Strong analytical skills (you can build models, crunch data, and find the insight that matters)
• The ability to influence senior people without formal authority over them
• Great at explaining complex topics simply, whether in a deck or a conversation
• Comfortable when priorities shift and you need to figure things out as you go

If you’ve built your career in consulting and are ready to transition into strategic project leadership roles in industry, multiple companies in our network are likely looking for you.

How to apply:

• Step 1: Submit your application.
• Step 2: You’ll receive an invite to join the NextStep platform.
• Step 3: Complete your profile and get matched with the best‑fit companies and opportunities in our partner network.

Please note: By joining NextStep, we’ll match you with companies actively hiring for Strategic Projects Lead and similar roles that align with your expertise, industry preferences, and career goals.