Automotive Strategy Senior Consultant - EV & AI

Roland Berger GmbH; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Roland Berger seeks a Senior Consultant to join our Automotive Practice in Boston (also serving Chicago and Detroit). You’ll work with automakers, suppliers, mobility players, and tech firms on electrification, autonomous driving, AI-enabled strategies, and next-gen manufacturing.

You will analyze data, build models, and craft client-ready recommendations. Expect hands-on client work, cross-functional teamwork, and opportunities to mentor juniors in a fast-evolving market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• MBA or PhD/MA/MS in a relevant field is preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of relevant industry/consulting experience.
• Understanding of auto industry business models and dynamics.
• Strong analytical skills, both qualitative and quantitative.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market, financial, operational, and client data to identify insights and develop recommendations.
• Structure complex business problems into clear workstreams, hypotheses, and analyses.
• Build financial models, business cases, and quantitative analyses to support strategic decisions.
• Apply sound judgement in synthesizing research, interviews, market data, and client information into clear findings.
• Prepare compelling client presentations that communicate insights, implications, and recommendations.
• Support and participate in client meetings, interviews, and workshops.
• Develop realistic work plans with clear deliverables, timelines, and ownership.
• Build knowledge of automotive industry trends, business models, and competitive dynamics.
• Work effectively with project teams, clients, and colleagues across different levels, functions, and geographies.
• Contribute to internal initiatives such as business development, recruiting, training, and knowledge development.
• Develop more junior colleagues through fostering our culture.
• Use approved AI tools to support research, analysis, and deliverable development, while helping shape how AI is applied responsibly.

Skills

Consulting experience

Auto industry knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA/PhD

Job description

Roland Berger seeks a Senior Consultant to join our Automotive Practice in Boston (also serving Chicago and Detroit). You’ll work with automakers, suppliers, mobility players, and tech firms on electrification, autonomous driving, AI-enabled strategies, and next-gen manufacturing.

You will analyze data, build models, and craft client-ready recommendations. Expect hands-on client work, cross-functional teamwork, and opportunities to mentor juniors in a fast-evolving market.