Programme/Transformation Director - London
£80k to £110k base + bonus + excellent benefits
In summary, at least the first six months, the role will be based between our consulting client’s head office in London and the consulting clients customer office in Amsterdam (majority).
We are looking for a strong, hands on, Project Director/ Manager with experience related to cost transformation, change management or outsourcing. Individuals with good Programme Transformation experience is desirable. The role will lead a large consulting project looking at Cost Transformation for a big Dutch retail client. At this level the successful candidate will also be involved in internal initiatives looking to develop new business and junior employees.
If you are interested in applying, please email rakesh@consultingpoint.co.uk your latest word version CV and covering letter to include current salary, desired salary and summary of skills and achievements in Project Management in the cost transformation, change management or outsourcing arena.
Detailed Job Description
The Senior Manager/Director is responsible for leading major projects. These projects typically involve the proactive identification and delivery of major cost reductions and performance improvements for clients. Achieving such transformation requires the highest levels of change management skill, including challenging, inspiring and leading both the consulting team and client executives and staff. Typically the key client contacts will be at Board level (COO, CFO or CEO) and the clients are FTSE 100 or equivalent companies. Often the projects will be wide in scope and may encompass several divisions and functions within the organisation. Increasingly our projects have an international aspect. Typically the project team size will be from 6 to 20 consultants, including a mix of levels and grades from Analyst to Manager.
The Senior Manager/Director is also responsible for developing additional sales and business opportunities with existing and potential clients against agreed targets
Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for leading one or more major client projects, managing client satisfaction and ensuring effective stakeholder management at all levels including Board level within the client.
• Responsible for overall financial and business management of major projects, including project revenue and profitability
• Leading and inspiring team members at all levels both within the client and in the team, ensuring excellent team performance and delivery of results
• Also responsible for specific business development actions – identifying opportunities with existing and potential clients and achieving sales in line with agreed targets.
The Individual
Successful candidates will have demonstrated excellence in their careers to date. They will possess outstanding leadership and teamworking skills. They will have the ability to articulate complex, innovative ideas in a persuasive manner to both internal colleagues and external clients. They will have exceptional ability to lead successful projects, influence client stakeholders at all levels and deliver results.
Skills Required
• Candidates are likely to be a recognised leader in their industry and organisation
• A strong track record in leading challenging company projects, which resulted in a major reduction in cost and/or improvements in efficiency (either in a consultancy or industry project role).
• A demonstrated track record of producing work of the highest high quality
• Experience in working with senior stakeholders at executive level and developing successful relationships in a major project and change environment
• Strong numeric, analytical, verbal and reasoning skills with the ability to develop creative solutions and solve problems
• Outstanding presentation and communications skills
• Proven experience of managing challenging situations and resolving debates and disputes
• Commercially astute with the ability to identify opportunities to develop new business
Qualifications and Experience Required:
Essential
Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience in one of the following areas:
Either
• Previous consulting experience at a senior management level in a top-tier consulting firm, or
• Senior Management experience in a blue chip organisation in a role which includes leading one or more major change projects and delivering exceptional results
• Candidates must have achieved the following education qualifications:
o A minimum 2.1 degree (or equivalent international qualification) in an appropriate subject from a top UK or international university.
Desirable
• Preference will be given to candidates with additional professional qualifications (e.g. ACCA, MCIPS) and/or MBA from a top Business School.
• As travel is a requirement for the role, preference will be given to candidates who are able to travel freely within the EU.
NB: Consulting Point is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
