Manager - BCG Vantage, Consumer & People and Organization

The Boston Consulting Group GmbH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,500 - 108,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero dollar health insurance premiums

Paid time off

Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Senior Analyst for their Chicago office. You will be part of a dynamic team providing insights in Organization Design and contributing to client solutions. Ideal candidates have 1-2 years of consulting experience or significant CPG/Retail background. The role offers a competitive salary range of $100,500 to $108,500, up to 16% bonus, and comprehensive benefits including zero health premiums and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of consulting experience in Organization Design or 2+ years in CPG/Retail industry.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages are a plus.
• Outstanding written and verbal skills for stakeholder interaction.

Responsibilities

• Work in a growing global team providing expertise and insights.
• Support commercialization efforts across proposals and workshops.
• Collaborate with global topic leads to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Consulting skills

Analytical capabilities

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational Design expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Analyst – BCG Vantage within BCG’s Consumer & People and Organization Practice Area you will work in a growing global team in a topic activation role, providing People and Organization expertise and insights while working together with case and proposal teams to deliver knowledge assets, analysis and expert advisory.

You’ll serve as a thought partner and content expert to case teams and topic/sector leaders, helping structure and solve complex organizational issues.

You will support commercialization efforts for the topic/sector, contributing analysis and insights to proposals, client workshops and marketing materials. Additionally, you will contribute to developing intellectual property and assets for the business and assist in onboarding and training junior colleagues based on your topic/sector expertise.

The candidate is expected to have knowledge in Organization Design & Operating Model and at least one or more of the following topics:

1. Organization Design & Operating Model: Designing organizations fit for the future (AI/digital, competitive, cost effective), enterprise agility, optimized support functions
2. Talent & Skills (upskilling, retention, talent strategy to build a future‑oriented workforce, executive coaching, tech/digital talent…)
3. Behavioral Science, Managing change in a transformation, Culture and Purpose
4. Functional Operating Models (Org structures within commercial functions like category management, next‑gen sales, marketing etc.)

YOU’RE GOOD AT

• Applying Org Design & Operating model expertise (plus Talent / Change / Functional Op Model) to proposals and sold projects, tailoring research and analytical approaches to diverse client contexts & organizational challenges in Consumer Products (CPG) & Retail industries
• Framing, structuring and sharing intellectual property in a clear and concise manner while codifying knowledge and maintaining topic assets grounded in real‑world experience
• Working autonomously with a strong entrepreneurial mindset; able to navigate and influence stakeholders in a global matrix organization
• Working creatively and analytically in a time‑limited, problem‑solving environment
• Maintaining a strong business‑building focus, identifying opportunities where Vantage can better support case teams
• Communicating with case teams and stakeholders in a credible, confident and professional manner
• Collaborating effectively in a virtual team environment, with proficiency in agile ways of working
• Codifying knowledge and maintaining assets, benchmarks and tools for the People & Organization topics in CPG and Retail sectors, tailored to varying client contexts
• Approaching work with a curious, creative and open mindset, and contributing innovative ideas
• Navigating complexity and ambiguity with resilience and clarity
• Applying consulting skills and approaches effectively to support case teams

What You’ll Bring

• 1‑2+ years of consulting experience in a relevant Organization Design & Operating Model role required; candidates with consulting experience preferred
• In lieu of consulting experience, 2+ years minimum CPG and/or Retail industry experience, with a strong focus on organization design and operating model strategy required; 3‑6+ years of CPG/Retail industry experience strongly preferred
• Proven track record in addressing complex operational challenges and driving measurable performance improvements, particularly in areas such as cost reduction, digital and GenAI capability building, and the enablement of skill‑based architectures within functional domains
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Fluency in English required; additional language skills are a plus
• Strong problem‑solving skills, including a hypothesis‑driven approach and advanced analytical capabilities
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with both internal and external stakeholders in a collaborative global team environment

Who You’ll Work With

As a Senior Analyst – BCG Vantage you will collaborate with global topic leads and colleagues across BCG to bring expertise and capabilities to the service of our internal and external clients. Our team is made up of a diverse pool of BCG Vantage positions that allow us to pursue exciting and innovative careers.

What We Offer

In the US, we have a compensation transparency approach. Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package.

• The base salary range for this role in Chicago is $100,500.00 – $108,500.00.

• In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a bonus of up to 16% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 5% and moves to 10% after 2 years.

Benefits

• Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
• Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs
• Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits
• Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually
• Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
• Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan
• Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)
• Paid sick time on an as needed basis

Equal Employment Opportunity

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

BCG is an E‑Verify Employer.