Manager- Global Strategy Group

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTIONBASIC INFORMATIONPosition TitleEnglishArabicManager Global Strategy GroupJob CodeGradeService GroupAdvisoryService LineManagement ConsultingReporting ToDirector Global Strategy GroupNo. of Direct ReportsTBDJOB PURPOSEA Manager within the Global Strategy Group drives the delivery of client engagements and in this role has day-to-day responsibility for the quality of project delivery to clients, both in the context of specific projects and the client's overall strategic direction. The Manager is responsible for acting as a key contact with senior level clients and delivering high quality work, for developing and capturing intellectual capital and for supporting new or expanded business opportunities. Internally, Managers have the dual task of providing guidance and coverage for more junior consultants as well as insight and leverage for Senior Directors and PartnersKEY RESPONSIBILITIESKey ResponsibilitiesClient ManagementManages one or more client strategic sourcing engagements of moderate complexity independently consulting with Partners/Directors as appropriate.Manages commercial aspects of any strategic sourcing engagement to achieve desired levels of Quality and profitability; including expected utilization and productivity targets.Develops and maintains external networks, including peers in other organizations, KPMG alumni, global contacts, social contacts and existing clients.Uses knowledge of KPMG s broad service offerings to actively generate new business opportunities.Contributes towards the development of case studies, proposals, deliverables or other valuable strategic sourcing engagement knowledge. Ensures such knowledge is recorded appropriately to enable access and use by others within the firm.Starts to specialize and contribute to a technical/practice area. Develops greater industry know ledge and continues to demonstrate credible know ledge of economic, political and market trends.Maintains an awareness of market trends, competitor activity and products/services.Quality ManagementExecutes strategic sourcing projects to a level that meet member firm s Quality standards within commercial context.Manages scope and delivers timely and quality deliverables.Communicates risk and issues early to Leaders as appropriate.Contribute towards creating innovative and repeatable solutions which strengthen business performance and differentiate KPMG from our competition.Anticipates current and future needs of the firm based on extensive research and deep understanding of client business/industry.Holds review (s) on completion of projects to identify lessons learned and enhance future quality and commercial planning.Works on CPD to maintain professional status/accreditation.People Management ResponsibilitiesIdentifies development needs of team and provides coaching, mentoring and stretch assignments to attract, develop and retain our most talented colleagues.Plans and seeks opportunities to allocate team members responsibilities that will enable them to learn new skills that align to their goals.Meets KPMG deadlines throughout the Performance Development cycle for self and team [if Performance Manager] including; seeking quality feedback, goal-setting, providing input into engagement/project reviews, cascading own goals and regular conversations with apraisees and team members, to a standard expected under Open Performance Development.Effectively supports and manages underperformance, in line with local guidance and policies.Takes action to ensure wellbeing matters are properly handled and resolved by and escalates as appropriate.Ensures team accurately charge time to Engagement codes to see true value of work delivered and to recognize individual/team effort.Builds constructive working relationships across different teams and countries. Shares internal networks with others to support an understanding the breadth of capabilities at KPMG.Shares knowledge with other KPMG colleagues/teams and contributes to the development of know ledge resources.Embraces Global People Survey (GPS) and/or wider people focused actions and initiatives which drive cultural improvement across their local team(s).Manages on boarding of new starters, including buddy responsibilities.Performs other responsibilities and tasks as directed by the Director In order to meet objectives.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLSQualificationsBachelor degree in Economics and/or Management, or any related discipline.Master degree in Economics and/or Management, or any related discipline.Years of ExperienceMinimum of 8 years of relevant experience with at least 3 - 4 years in a similar role.Nature of ExperienceStrategy consulting firm.Big 4.In-house strategy functions of leading multinational companies.Job SpecificSkillsBe able to demonstrate, draft, and deliver core consulting and problem solving skills including:- Effective story boarding and story-telling skills- Hypothesis development and validation- Questionnaire development, client engagement, and delivery to stakeholders including Ministers, CXOs, and senior civil servants- Natural presenter of ideas demonstrating and leading high impact presentations, workshops, and brainstorming sessionsBe able to grasp new areas of public sector issues rapidly with quick structuring of the broader conceptDevelop new policy for social, economic and geo-political issues associated with the region especially technology, economy, social and security, and industrial sectorsLead successful delivery of strategy development engagements with varied government and industrial stakeholders on the groundSupport the origination of high value added consulting opportunities and proposal efforts and converting these into projectsDevelop new insights into the public sector domain and issues based on engagements and knowledge acquisitionBe able to develop deep analytical frameworks and tools to support policy development and transformation making them institutionalSupport business development activities even outside of immediate industry/ content scopeTogether with local market office leaders managing a team of more junior consultantsSolid problem-solving ability to exhibit lateral thinkingStrong attention to detail, ability to prioritize and multi-taskGood written and verbal communication skillsProficiency in MS office suite, knowledge of Alteryx and Tableau is an added advantageBusiness Language SkillsFluent written and spoken English essential.Arabic Speaker is preferred.

Keyskills :
Global Strategy MS Office suite