WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Regional Practice Area Senior Manager for the EMESA (Europe, Middle East, South America) Energy Practice at BCG, you will act as a thought partner, supporting the regional Energy Practice Area leadership and Practice Area Global Practice Executive Director in setting the strategic agenda and defining implementation activities for the business while also providing ad hoc support for priority initiatives across the practice. You will work closely with PA leadership to drive coordination and development of the Energy PA business.
You will manage the creation of and facilitate the implementation of the people plan together with our global People Director, supporting regional Practice Area leaders on recruiting, staffing and pipeline topics. Other tasks include business analysis and planning, lead organization, internal communication and affiliation activities. In addition, you will manage the commercial plan and monitor the state of the business (e.g. lead flow, proposal pipeline and sold cases), reaching out to relevant Client Officers/Managing Directors.
You will provide inputs to the Practice's Marketing Partner and Marketing Manager to plan publications, newsletters, internal and external events for the regional Energy business; help develop a regional seat at the table strategy for the PA and plan activities; support regional PA's content on BCG.com and Perspectives and be the liaison to industry platforms and associations that the sector partners with.
Key Responsibilities: Strategy development, planning and operating model formalization for the practice: Together with Regional Leadership team – develop annual plan, set priorities.Strategy monitoring and assessment – guide implementation/tracking of progress, monitor competitive moves and performance, track changes in commercial conversions.Business development and execution support: Establish ongoing, early visibility on commercial pipeline using our pipeline tracking interface, working with senior practice area stakeholders.Maintain reporting for region on weekly, monthly basis – commercial and other key metrics and assessment.Act as a go-to-person/expert navigator for case teams with commercial/content needs (together with Sector Directors).Support regions' client prioritization and planning activities.Support Marketing, "Seat at the Table" and other business community activities as needed (together with Marketing team).Drive planning for regional meetings including Energy sessions at functional conferences in NAMR.Regularly take the pulse on people issues.YOU'RE GOOD AT Managing ambiguity with a high level of comfort.Self-starting with a strong work ethic, entrepreneurial drive to work autonomously and in a multinational team.Earning the respect of a very senior cohort, all Managing Directors, that are remotely located.Operating effectively in a matrix organization with the ability to prioritize and make decisions.Complex project management with the ability to multi-task and drive advanced strategic analysis.Working closely to develop and enhance people initiatives.Motivating others to deliver highest standards, providing direction, mentoring and coaching.YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) 8 - 10+ years of relevant experience; previous consulting and/or professional services experience a plus.Master's degree preferred.Role related certifications preferred.Ability to manage and drive area of accountabilities, contributing to higher level agenda setting.Strong interpersonal skills, credibility.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Advanced knowledge in Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.YOU'LL WORK WITH You will work closely with the Regional & Global Practice Area Leaders in the Energy Practice and their leadership teams when setting the strategic agenda and driving implementation. For additional tasks, you will collaborate with the Global Practice Area Executive Director, Practice Area Coordinators, Sector/Topic Managers, HR and Marketing within the PA.
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