BD Strategy & Operations Leader

Bain & Company, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Bain & Company's Senior Manager, Business Development leads cross-partnership initiatives and BD operations from a hybrid Chicago office, partnering with senior Bain leaders to drive strategic investments and an effective partnership pipeline. You’ll own budgeting, team rhythm, hiring support, and cross-Bain coordination while delivering high-impact results in a fast-paced consulting environment.

The role requires at least 5 years of experience, strong communication and leadership skills, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience.
• Strong strategic and analytical toolkit.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate in ambiguous situations.
• Flexibility to accommodate varying demands.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic cross-partnership projects and coordinate investments across partnerships.
• Drive cross-partnership operations with senior Bain stakeholders and external partners.
• Manage team rhythm of business, budgeting, and talent initiatives.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and cross-team collaboration across BD.
• Model leadership and influence decision-making across the organization.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Project management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Ambiguity handling

Flexibility

Job description

Bain & Company's Senior Manager, Business Development leads cross-partnership initiatives and BD operations from a hybrid Chicago office, partnering with senior Bain leaders to drive strategic investments and an effective partnership pipeline. You’ll own budgeting, team rhythm, hiring support, and cross-Bain coordination while delivering high-impact results in a fast-paced consulting environment.

The role requires at least 5 years of experience, strong communication and leadership skills, and