Senior Water Strategy & Transformation Consultant

Roland Berger; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Generous paid time off

Annual wellness benefit

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Roland Berger in Chicago is seeking a Senior Consultant to shape the water sector through strategy, transformation, and operational improvements. You will lead cross‑functional workstreams, engage with senior stakeholders, and drive value through rigorous analysis and client collaboration.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of consulting experience, strong water-sector exposure, and a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset. Equal opportunity employer with a strong rewards program.

Qualifications

• MBA or PhD/MA/MS preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of relevant industry/consulting experience.
• Understanding of various industry business models and key dynamics.
• Exposure to the water sector and transformation-focused projects.
• Strong analytical skills, qualitative and quantitative.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative, proactive, entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to think independently and take initiative in ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Lead workstreams across strategy and transformation engagements.
• Work directly with senior stakeholders across the water sector.
• Support operational improvement and value-creation initiatives.
• Contribute to practice growth, thought leadership, and team development.
• Lead day-to-day project delivery across water-sector engagements.
• Build strong client relationships and support senior stakeholder management.
• Deliver high-quality analysis, presentations, and recommendations.
• Coach and support junior team members.
• Contribute to business development and practice-building initiatives.

Skills

5+ years consulting experience

Water sector know-how

Strong analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Collaborative mindset

Independent thinker

Education

MBA or PhD/MA/MS in relevant field

Job description

Roland Berger in Chicago is seeking a Senior Consultant to shape the water sector through strategy, transformation, and operational improvements. You will lead cross‑functional workstreams, engage with senior stakeholders, and drive value through rigorous analysis and client collaboration.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of consulting experience, strong water-sector exposure, and a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset. Equal opportunity employer with a strong rewards program.