Company: Oliver WymanDescription:Government and Public Institutions (GPI) - Defense and Security - Principal - DubaiWHO WE AREOliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in 70 cities across 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. The firm has more than 6,000 professionals around the world who work with clients to optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies [NYSE: MMC]. For more information, visit www.oliverwyman.com. Follow Oliver Wyman on Twitter @OliverWyman.The Firms capabilities and intellectual capital are enhanced by our deep industry expertise, geographic range, analytical rigor, and hands-on, collaborative approach. Our professionals see what others dont, challenge conventional thinking, and consistently deliver innovative, customized solutions. We also work side by side with senior executives to accelerate execution through a blend of behavioral and management approaches. As a result, we have a tangible impact on clients top and bottom lines. Our clients are the CEOs and executive teams of the Global 100 companies.Practice OverviewOliver Wymans GPI Practice distinguishes itself by the value it creates for clients. We bring deep industry knowledge and state-of-the-art problem-solving capabilities and tools tailored to the needs of our clients.Our team helps companies within the Energy sector address strategic and operational challenges through proven, results-oriented approaches: we assist our clients to examine and pursue new market, product/service and acquisition opportunities; develop strategies and plans to address market shifts and regulatory challenges; increase customer satisfaction, loyalty and earnings; and optimize operations and organizational effectiveness. Our expertise is based on deep industry experience across hundreds of engagements for leading Oil & Gas, utilities, chemicals and metal & mining clients across Middle East, Europe and North America, creating sustainable shareholder value.The Role And ResponsibilitiesExperienced professionals bring us the know-how to make lasting change for our clients and our company. We are not typical management consultants. We provide industry- and discipline-specific knowledge and expertise, which amplifies our impact and helps us shape the future for our clients. Oliver Wyman is a diverse, entrepreneurial, non-competitive partnership of individuals who like to pursue new opportunities or build a unique franchise doing what they do best in a collegial, fun environment.PRINCIPALS are experts in particular content areas and provide day-to-day leadership of complex client projects and aspects of the client relationship and commercial process, teaming with Partners. They ensure on-time delivery that meets or exceeds agreed upon goals, leveraging Oliver Wyman best practice, their own expertise and the firms technical competence. They become trusted advisors to senior clients, with the ability to guide and influence their thinking, and to be viewed as experts in particular content areas.Oliver Wyman Principals are seen as Partners of the future and, as such, are fully engaged in building business through identifying new and expanded opportunities; they create exciting and additive intellectual capital through thought leadership and are knowledgeable on a broad range of adjacent topics. Principals develop others and build a strong personal brand both within and outside the firm.We welcome applicants with a proven track record of excellence. Successful applicants typically have extensive subject expertise, as well as previous experience in managing projects with tight deadlines, excel within a team environment, and establish and maintain strong business relationships within a consulting environment. Key responsibilities:
Leading teams of consultants in complex analysis and problem-solving including problem structuring, analytical techniques, synthesis, and client implications
Ability to manage and oversee multiple projects and teams simultaneously
Ability to develop trusted relationships with clients, support business development and sales, and create knowledge playbooks on a specific industry or function
Supporting partners project execution through excellent case management: work planning, managing workflow, upward management, and coaching/developing team members
Managing client relationships and networks, presenting to board audiences, and working day to day with clients
Effective and impactful communication of issues and solutions, in formal and informal settings, through written and verbal communication
Your Attributes And ExperienceClients hire Oliver Wyman for specialized expertise, the ideal candidate will have most of the following:
At least 8-10 years of relevant experience, ideally with a top-tier strategy consulting firm (or similar organization).
In-depth knowledge of topics specifically within the GPI industry - with a particular focus on Defense & Security.
Track record of leading and managing teams and clients, and delivering against tight deadlines in fast paced and demanding environments
Ability to apply depth of content knowledge for thought leadership in project execution
Outstanding communication skills; comfort in presenting to senior executives, both internally and among clients
A strong background in strategic problem solving with demonstrable analytical skills.
Have an aptitude for analytical work, like sniffing out clues in massive data sets or hunting down the key issues in a hugely complex challenge.
Know how to take the initiative, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills and put the ones youve already got to good use
An undergraduate or advanced degree from a top academic program.
Willingness to travel.
OUR VALUES & CULTUREWhy work at Oliver Wyman?Working as part of our global, entrepreneurial company, you will do meaningful work from day one.We are looking for individuals who challenge the norm, and constantly strive to build something new for the firm and the world around us. At Oliver Wyman, there's no "one size fits all" - we hire exceptional people and help them thrive through a built-in support network, flexible career paths, and no artificial barriers to advancement.We have a collaborative, supportive and impactful team environment - we want you to bring your authentic self and enjoy working alongside diverse and down-to-earth colleagues who do serious work, but don\'t take themselves too seriously.Our Oliver Wyman ValuesWe create breakthroughs to achieve the amazingBe braveWe stand behind our beliefs while exploring what drives them. We stand up for what is right and persevere through difficulty. We venture into the unknown, staying open to our greatest possibilities.Lead with heartWe build relationships with clients and colleagues that last, grounded in transparency, authenticity, and trust. We love what we do and have fun while we do it. And we combine this passion with rigor and skill to drive sustainable performance.Strive for breakthroughsWe bring deep expertise and profound curiosity to the pursuit of ambitious ideas and uncommon insights. We ask bigger questions, seek diverse perspectives, and challenge ourselves to find the most powerful and sustainable solutions.Work as oneWe succeed as a unified team of colleagues and clients, achieving together what separately would be beyond our reach. We care for and develop one another. We learn from differences, overcome divisions, and celebrate our shared achievements.Own our impactWe act as entrepreneurs and stewards of the firm. We own the journey, acting with integrity at every step. And we own our impact, holding ourselves to the highest standards to deliver stronger results for our clients, better opportunities for each other and lasting change for society