Associate / Engagement Manager - Performance Transformation

About the role

Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm, is recruiting an Associate / Engagement Manager for its Performance Transformation team in Melbourne. Engagement Managers lead client projects and aspects of the client relationship and commercial process alongside Partners, helping clients overcome challenges and implement strategies that transform their organisations. The role suits motivated professionals with relevant prior experience.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership of client projects and the commercial process, sharing responsibility for the success of specific engagements with Partners.
• Lead and manage complex programmes to meet agreed goals on time, using Oliver Wyman best practice and the firm's technical competence.
• Guide and influence clients as trusted advisors, and build business by identifying new and expanded opportunities.
• Develop others, build a followership and act as a role model for firm values and a strong personal brand.
• Oversee joint teams as they develop hypotheses, engage stakeholders, run analytics and turn insights into deliverables.
• Support Partners in project execution through project management, work planning, workflow management and coaching of junior team members.

Required profile

• Preference for candidates with 4+ years of experience in strategy and management consulting, business transformation design and delivery, with a strong share in consulting or professional services at a top-tier firm.
• Experience in the Energy & Resources industry, particularly mining and metals and/or power, utilities and renewables.
• Strong business and commercial acumen, problem-solving and mature judgement.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring and management of small teams, and strong project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, facilitation and presentation skills, and willingness to travel occasionally, including internationally.
• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and complete a criminal and bankruptcy check before starting.

What we offer

• 25 days of vacation and 26 weeks of paid paternal leave.
• Discounted health insurance and flexible, hybrid work arrangements.
• Comprehensive training, employee assistance programs and well-being programs such as discounted gym memberships.
• Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities.