Oliver Wyman – Associate and Engagement Manager – Government and Public Institutions – Abu Dhabi

Who We Are

Oliver 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. Over 7000 professionals help clients optimize their business improve their operations and risk profile and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wymans thought leadership is evident in our agenda-setting books white papers research reports and articles in the business press. Our clients are the CEOs and executive teams of the top Global 1000 companies. Visit our website for more details about Oliver Wyman: .

Practice Overview

Oliver Wyman is one of the market leaders in GCC public sector strategy consulting. Our Abu Dhabi office is looking to appoint consultants to support its continued expansion in the government and public sector a strategic priority for the firm. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a successful team early in its development. Consultants are given the opportunity for rapid professional growth to participate in entrepreneurial work and to share in the success of the team.Our teams are organized around several different specializations: Economic & social development investment promotion and strategies governance fiscal & monetary policies human capital tourism culture & entertainment amongst others.

The Role and Responsibilities

Experienced professionals bring the know-how to make lasting changes 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.

ASSOCIATE: Break down complex problems into discrete tasks identifying the key aspects of a problem and directing the focus of junior consultants to those elements. You will effectively plan and execute analysis as well as identify the core issues in complex analyses in order to be able to craft suitable recommendations. Youll work side by side with clients and your project team members to move projects forward and manage small teams to get the work done. Clients and colleagues look to Associates for unique insight into the subject area which they have chosen.

ENGAGEMENT MANAGERS are the on-scene leaders who run our projects day to day. You will lead your team through an efficient and effective problem-solving process from initial hypothesis collection to convergence on a solution. You will ensure that recommendations are practical sensible relevant and cohesive. Its a role that demands thought leadership at the strategic level and command of all the technical and operational details of execution. You will need great communication skills and the ability to forge strong relationships.

Your Attributes and Experience

Clients hire Oliver Wyman for specialized expertise. The ideal candidate will have most of the following:

• A degree from a top academic program

• At least 5-7 years of relevant experience ideally with a top-tier strategy consulting firm (or similar organization).

• Experience in leading projects in the governmental/ public sector institutions ideally in the GCC region

• A track record of leading and managing teams and clients and delivering against tight deadlines in fast paced and demanding environments

• A strong background in strategic problem solving with demonstrable analytical skills

• Outstanding communication skills; comfort in presenting to senior executives both internally and to clients

• A strong can-do attitude willingness to take the initiative curiosity and desire to learn

• Arabic language is a plus

• Willingness to travel