Manager - Lean Management

FP; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Principles is seeking a Manager with extensive consulting experience to lead a team of consultants and analysts. You will drive Lean initiatives, help clients transform operations, and deliver sustainable performance improvements across complex projects.

Required experience includes 4-5 years in management consulting, with strong Lean tool knowledge and bilingual English-Arabic capabilities. A Bachelor's degree is essential, MBA is a plus, and long hours are common in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• MBA or related postgraduate degree is an advantage.
• 4-5 years of management consulting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and manage a team of consultants and analysts.
• Design and implement Lean solutions to transform client organisations.
• Develop junior team members through coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Take accountability for project performance and address issues promptly.
• Introduce change and manage client expectations across hierarchy.
• Support business development and client acquisitions.
• Contribute to expanding Lean Management concepts and tools.

Skills

Management Consulting

Lean Management

Project Leadership

Change Management

Team Coaching

Client Relations

Time Management

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (advantage)

Tools

Process Mapping

Value Stream Mapping

Kanban

Kaizen

Jidoka

TPM

Job description

As a Manager 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’ organisation
• 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 tool

Required Skills

• 4-5 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