Project Leader – Automotive & Mobility Strategy

Bain & Company; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Bain & Company is seeking a senior professional to join the Advanced Manufacturing Services (AMS) Center of Expertise in Mexico City. You will lead projects for the AMS CoE, shaping IP development and delivering impactful analytics across the Automotive ecosystem.

The role involves collaboration with senior managers and partners, coaching teams, and managing client engagements. The position requires 6–8 years of experience for undergraduates or 4–6 years for post-graduates, excellent English,

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of relevant experience for undergraduates or 4–6 years for post-graduates in business research or strategy consulting across Automotive ecosystem.
• Hybrid work setup with 4 days on-site (Mexico City) or at a client location.
• Proficient in written and spoken English (C1–C2) and able to lead discussions, deliver presentations, and manage stakeholders.
• Strong data analytics capabilities with Excel/Tableau/Python/Alteryx and translating analysis into client-ready deliverables.
• Travel is required, with regional travel varying by project needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project lead managing one project/team in Mexico for AMS CoE, overseeing delivery and team leadership.
• Demonstrate leadership, ownership and a problem-solving mindset to create value.
• Translate client context into actionable research problems and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Develop relationships with Americas case teams and maintain consistent delivery.
• Recruit, coach, and build a high-performing team with a focus on capability development.
• Provide day-to-day coaching on work-planning, problem solving and consulting toolkit.
• Deliver performance reviews and maintain trust-based relationships at all levels.
• Act as a Bain culture ambassador and brand representative.

Skills

English proficiency

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Python

Alteryx

Job description

** Please submit your CV/resume in English to ensure your application is considered. **

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times.

Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change-makers define the future. We work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.

In 2004, the firm established its presence in the Indian market by opening the Bain Capability Center (BCC) in New Delhi. The BCC is now known as BCN ( Bain Capability Network ) with its nodes across various geographies. Expert Client Delivery (ECD) is an integral unit of BCN. ECD plays a critical role as it adds value to Bain's case teams globally by supporting them with analytics and research solutions across all industries, specific domains for corporate cases, client development, private equity diligence, and Bain intellectual property.

WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM

This is a full-time hybrid role based in Mexico City, where you’ll join the Advanced Manufacturing Services (AMS) Center of Expertise (CoE) within BCN’s Expert Client Delivery vertical. Your initial focus will be on the Automotive industry, collaborating closely with senior managers and partners on case delivery and intellectual property (IP) development.

While in Mexico, you’ll continue to be an extension of the broader AMS CoE based in India, which supports a wide range of domains including Automotive and Future of Mobility Strategy for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Suppliers, and other ecosystem players.

In this role, you’ll work in teams comprising a mix of Managers, Project Leads, Associates, Analysts, and work alongside Bain Automotive practice and case teams across the Americas to solve complex client challenges, shape industry perspectives, and co-create innovative solutions and products.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Serve as the project lead managing one project/ team in Mexico for AMS CoE, responsible for both delivery and team leadership while also supporting hands-on execution when needed
• Demonstrate effective leadership, solution ownership and an “at cause” approach to problem-solving and value creation
• Understand client context, situation and business problem – translate into actionable research problems and ensure timely, high-quality delivery to clients through effective team/ project management
• Develop strong working relationships with Americas case teams through sharp communication, insight generation, and consistent delivery
• Help your manager with operations including defining team setup, collaboration norms and delivery cadence in partnership with local and CoE leadership
• Drive delivery of Automotive-focused IP, cases, and solutions, in collaboration with Americas AMS leadership
• Recruit, coach, and build a high-performing team, with a focus on capability development and long-term retention
• Provide day-to-day coaching on work-planning, problem solving, hypothesis generation and consulting toolkit to the Project Leads and Associates
• Deliver performance reviews and build connect with the team members through a trust-based relationship at all levels
• Act as a role model and brand ambassador of the Bain culture

ABOUT YOU

• Able to work in a hybrid set-up, with 4 days per week on-site (Bain office in Polanco area) or at a client location
• 6–8 years of relevant experience for undergraduates or 4–6 years for post-graduates, ideally in business research or strategy consulting across Automotive ecosystem of OEMs and Suppliers.
• Proficient in written and spoken English (C1–C2 level), with the ability to confidently lead discussions, deliver presentations, and manage senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong data analytics capabilities are required, including hands-on experience with Excel and tools such as Tableau, Python, or Alteryx, with the ability to translate analysis into clear, client-ready PowerPoint deliverables.
• Proven high performers who take ownership, thrive in ambiguity, and solve complex problems to deliver clear, actionable solutions and meaningful impact in dynamic environments.
• Collaborative leaders with proven team management experience who coach and motivate high-performing teams, lead by example, and contribute independently when project needs require; cross-regional team experience is a plus.
• Comfort working with multiple data sources and assessing relevance and credibility with high standards for data accuracy, slide quality, and client-readiness.
• Individuals with exposure to developing IP, shaping POVs, or driving thought-leadership on open-ended cases is a plus.
• Travel is required. This position requires regional travel away from your home office/primary working location. Travel frequency and destinations will vary based on project needs.