Director, PE Talent & Operations — Hybrid & Growth

Bain & Company, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 222,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contributions

Premium medical/dental/vision

Generous paid time off

Life and long-term disability

Parental leave

Job summary

Bain & Company, a leading global consulting firm, seeks a seasoned people leader for the Private Equity Group (PEG) in the Bay Area. You will guide staffing, capacity planning and PEG operations, partnering with senior leaders to ensure the right talent and capabilities for client needs.

You'll drive staffing strategy, coach managers, and help shape PEG initiatives, while balancing business demands with professional development and a strong focus on engagement and results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in management, liberal arts or related field.
• At least 8 years of professional experience, including 2+ years in management roles.
• Experience in consulting, private equity or related field preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead staffing decisions for Associate Consultants, Consultants and Managers within the PEG structure, balancing client needs and development.
• Manage capacity and workforce planning to align staffing with office needs.
• Drive PEG priorities, operations and leadership communications.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Organization

Confidentiality

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management, Liberal Arts or related field

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Bain & Company, a leading global consulting firm, seeks a seasoned people leader for the Private Equity Group (PEG) in the Bay Area. You will guide staffing, capacity planning and PEG operations, partnering with senior leaders to ensure the right talent and capabilities for client needs.

You'll drive staffing strategy, coach managers, and help shape PEG initiatives, while balancing business demands with professional development and a strong focus on engagement and results.