.WHAT YOU'LL DOBCG's Knowledge Team (KT) is a key pillar across BCG's circa twenty global Industry and Functional Practice businesses. KT is a billable, expertise-based, professional services organization. KT plays diverse roles ranging from being staffed in client case teams alongside consulting and other professional services staff, to developing and managing IP specific to functional topic or industry sector-based businesses.Topic Activation (TA) KT are responsible for developing and deploying content expertise, on specific industries, or functional topics. Highly specialized, they are responsible for creating and enriching BCG's expertise, intellectual property (IP), products and tools, and providing expertise to our consultants, on an ad-hoc basis, as well as through deeper engagements in client or internal projects.As a Topic Activation (TA) KT Talent Senior Manager you will work predominantly with TA KT Managers, supporting them with their leadership and team development needs. You will offer them 1:1 coaching, mentoring and thought partnership to enable them to be successful in the KT 'player coach' model. You will also help Managers assess and identify developmental needs with their team members and recommend actions to address those needs, teaming with other teams within BCG including KT Learning & Development and other parts of the People Management Team (PMT). You will also, on some occasions, team with KT Managers to provide direct developmental support and career advisory to their team members.Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:Provide development support to TA KT ManagersSupport TA KT Managers in their individual development; offering 1:1 coaching, mentoring and thought partnership related to their Leadership, commercial and team development objectivesWork with TA KT Managers in assessing the developmental needs of their team members, advising on KT competency gaps and skills to accelerate their career progressionAdvise TA KT Managers on skills gaps and learning needs, defining solutions with KT Managers, KT Learning & Development and other BCG capabilitiesProvide career growth support to TA KT Managers and staffBuild and maintain relationships with TA KT Managers (primarily) and staff (occasionally) to understand their background and career professional aspirationsAdvise on available learning resources, aligned with developmental needs and career trajectoryExplore and suggest other developmental actions such as case staffing, external exposure, networking, senior stakeholder engagement, etc.Coach and guide TA KT throughout their career lifecycle on options and opportunities (potential moves to Client Focus KT career path, or to other roles within BCG etc.); act as a trusted advisor to guide individuals to outcomes beneficial to the individual and the businessAdvise KT Managers on Career Development (CD) activitiesProvide guidance to TA KT Managers on Career Development activities e.G