Associate Director - Lean Management Consulting - KSA Nationals ONLY

fourprinciples; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Principles is seeking an Associate Director with extensive consulting experience to lead client projects in operations, Lean transformation, and performance improvement. You will guide teams and deliver measurable results for diverse clients.

You will mentor consultants, coordinate with sponsors and cross-functional teams, and support business development while maintaining the highest professional standards.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in management consulting.
• Proven experience with Lean management implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and mentor consultants and analysts.
• Advise clients and design Lean solutions for transformation.
• Oversee project performance and coach junior team members.
• Support business development and client acquisitions.
• Contribute to developing Lean concepts, products and tools.

Skills

Management Consulting

Lean Management

Operational Change

Microsoft Office

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Client Relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (advantage)

Tools

Lean tools (VSM, Kanban, Kaizen)

Job description

Main Objective

As an Associate Director with Four Principles, you'll have extensive consulting experience and work on management consulting projects, leading a team of consultants and analysts, helping our clients to solve challenges related to operations, implementation, business transformation, process and performance improvement using Lean Management principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Add value to our clients by helping them address complex issues, deliver sustainable results and demonstrate real impact
• Advise clients, design and implement Lean solutions that can help transform clients' organisations
• Take responsibility for leading projects and managing numerous team members, as well as developing junior team members through knowledge sharing and on-the-job coaching
• Take accountability for the team on your projects, address performance issues promptly and take necessary action to ensure performance remains on track
• Introduce change and manage clients' expectations across the full hierarchy from top management to blue collar roles
• Able to shift quickly from one complex situation to another when working on multifaceted projects
• Able to align with project sponsors and cross-functional teams regarding outcomes, decisions, targets etc. across all levels within a client's organization
• Assist in client acquisitions and actively support senior managers/principals with business development
• Participate in further developing Lean Management concepts, products and tools

Required Skills

• 5-6 years of experience in Management Consulting
• Involvement in Lean Management implementation and/or experience in a related industry is a plus
• Experience in implementing operational change
• Knowledge and experience in Lean tools including but not limited to: process mapping, value stream mapping, Kanban, Kaizen, Jidoka, TPM is advantageous
• Fluent command of English and native command of Arabic is required
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel)
• Excellent time management, analytical, problem-solving, logical thinking skills
• Strong entrepreneurial and team spirit
• High level of commitment, perseverance, and ability to work under pressure and long hours
• Professional demeanor when dealing with clients

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required
• MBA / relevant post-graduate degree is an advantage