Manager (Munich / Düsseldorf) at OC&C Strategy Consultants
Job Description
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OC&C is a leading global strategy-consulting firm with 14 offices around the world. We work for senior executives, providing solutions to some of the most exciting strategic problems in consulting today. We work across sectors, but specialise in Retail, Consumer Goods, Tourism & Leisure, Media & Technology, and Private Equity.
We offer a differentiated proposition: A strong focus on strategy, less travel and more ownership in a fast-growing office with entrepreneurial mentality.
Due to growth, we are looking for Managers to join our team in Germany.
About The Candidate
Specifically, the Manager role involves:
•Leading strategy and diligence projects, from designing the approach to overseeing analysis to synthesising findings
•Leading OC&C project teams (typically 3-6 people on a project), including assisting team members to develop consulting skills; i.e. helping motivated and talented individuals to progress quickly
•Building strong working relationships with client contacts during projects, and beginning to build a personal network
•Supporting sector team efforts to reinforce OC&C’s position as leaders in strategy consultancy in our chosen areas
•Direct and manage the analysis, design, proposal, implementation and ongoing delivery of consulting projects, ensuring customer satisfaction and customer results
•Translate strategy and business needs into actionable recommendations
•Deliver against deadlines
•Assist in client pitches and help with developing client relationships
•Rapidly gain acceptance within the company and clients as a very strong, professional manager who can provide clear thought leadership
•Support the development of IP (in the form of publications, conference presentations, etc)
Personal Characteristics:
•Experience of managing workstreams and leading consulting teams
•Analytical clear thinker who can recognise critical issues and dedicate attention accordingly; a highly numerate individual, who is hypothesis and issue driven
•A pragmatic, enthusiastic and structured implementer with an ability to create and maintain pace whilst ensuring that energies are well focussed and channelled
•A true appreciation for rigour
•Commercially aware, able to recognise critical issues and dedicate attention accordingly
•Very strong communication skills required for internal and external communication
•Credible at Board level with the ability to relate well to clients and colleagues
•High business ethics: honesty, respect for the individual and culturally unbiased
•Down to earth, friendly and approachable
About The Company
At OC&C we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture in which people of all backgrounds can thrive. We encourage applications from all, regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, transgender status, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race or ethnic origin, and socioeconomic background. We also have a number of staff network groups which actively support the inclusion of all of our colleagues in the firm.