Manager, Integrated Insights

GERSON LEHRMAN GROUP SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore is seeking an Integrated Insights Manager to support various industrials and TMT clients in strategic topics. This role includes project management, client stakeholder engagement, and custom project solutions targeted towards the Japanese market. Ideal candidates have 5-8 years of consulting experience, superior Japanese communication skills, and a proactive mindset towards business growth.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm or market research provider in Japan.
• Superior written and oral communication skills in Japanese.
• Solid consulting skills in problem framing, storytelling, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from start to finish with each engagement team.
• Connect with Japanese client stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Develop customized project solutions for Japanese clients.

Skills

Problem framing

Slide-making

Storytelling

Client communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Commercial negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

GLG Integrated Insights leverages the world's leading platform for professional learning and expertise to deliver comprehensive answers for complex business challenges. We combine the execution rigor and problem-solving of top-tier management consultants with deep insights from leading industry professionals to staff bespoke client engagement teams. These engagement teams leverage GLG capabilities and are supported by an internal GLG team for thought-partnership, quality oversight and scope management. Our unique approach provides streamlined, but customizable project support to deliver in-depth actionable insights into client questions.

We are seeking an Integrated Insights Manager to join the team. You will be supporting a range of industrials and TMT clients on a number of strategic topics, including but not limited to market mapping, competitive analysis, voice-of-customer, due diligence, and growth strategy engagements. We are looking for strategy consultants who possess a strong fundamental consulting toolkit with an appetite to accelerate their development on business development and product management.

Responsibilities

• Dual role supporting all aspects of project scoping, development and closing, manage projects from start to finish and work hand-in-hand with each engagement team and client to ensure top quality level of service / deliverables.
• Connect with Japanese client stakeholders (C-level) throughout project execution together with the core engagement team.
• Develop customized project solutions to meet goals and objectives for Japanese clients.
• Support the engagement team with GLG infrastructure, project plans, market research, pitch materials preparation, client presentations and project delivery, report writing when necessary.
• Support to develop and grow the Integrated Insights business in Japan with a very close collaboration with internal Business Units at GLG Japan.
• Exposure to a broad range of functional responsibilities, including product development, sales, marketing, and operations.
• Regular exposure to the regional GLG senior management team and the broader organization.
• Demonstrate close collaboration and partnership with cross-functional teams (business development, client solutions, legal & compliance) to support Japanese clients.
• The position will report to the Integrated Insights APAC Lead who will provide a close mentoring environment to rapidly accelerate career development.
• Lead internal and external Integrated Insights business development initiatives and contribute to growing GLG Integrated Insights business in Japan.
• Support internal education and training for relevant functions in Japan.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm and / or market research provider (both qualitative / quantitative) in Japan.
• Solid core consulting skills, including problem framing, slide-making, storytelling, client communication, stakeholder management, project management etc.
• Superior written and oral communication skills in the Japanese business context is mandatory as this role covers Japan market and liaises with Japanese counterpart.
• Solid computer skills, i.e., Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Excel etc.
• Pro-active and entrepreneurial mindset to join a growth consulting team.
• Successful track record working in a matrix team environment.
• Act with the highest integrity and professionalism in all their endeavors.
• Think creatively and focus on opportunities for business growth and exhibit attention to detail.
• Strong skill set with commercial negotiations with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate the ability and initiative to handle increasing responsibility over time.
• Minimum bachelor's degree, Masters or MBA is preferred.