Engagement Leader - Management Consulting

Role Requirements

The Engagement Leader at Apex Advisory must hold proven experience in project and / or client account management, with the ability to work as part of a busy team and lead multiple engagements simultaneously. Candidates should possess excellent stakeholder management skills and have a strong background in management consulting services, likely in the GCC.

The role requires regular travel and remote work from client offices when required.

Role Responsibilities

The Engagement Leader is a key member of the Apex Advisory client servicing team and is responsible for leading, directing and monitoring the planning and implementation of large scale, complex projects, while building a collaborative environment with both internal and external stakeholders.

Typical responsibilities include :

• Build and maintain productive relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Become familiar with the client\'s business environment to lead projects effectively
• Ownership of and leadership for key client projects ensuring delivery of the highest quality deliverables and ensuring timely and efficient project operations
• Coordinating with relevant stakeholders, both inside and outside the organisation
• Ensuring the scope and schedule of projects are achievable within the given time and budget
• Take ownership for and providedirection and leadership on solving consulting issues associated with a project with the project management team, clients, and other interested parties
• Applying theoretical, managerial, and technical skills to fulfil identified objectives and deliverables
• Implementing a solid project management strategy for task interdependence
• Managing project risks, contingency and mitigation plans
• Maintaining high team performance and productivity
• Being present in client offices as required to deal with any issues in real-time
• Presenting key project updates to client stakeholders and agency partners
• Creating and managing project plans and reports for numerous agency projects
• Conduct and coordinate the project site visits as required
• Liaising directly with the client to update on project deliverables
• Leading client and stakeholder meetings on project specifics
• Setting up and managing administrative procedures
• Updating company CRM system
• Presenting to the APEX Management Team
• Coordinating and executing research tasks
• Ensuring all information is captured and project databases are updated in a timely manner
• Managing the Project Team to provide ongoing support
• Overseeing / reviewing and approving the production of client materials e.g. presentations, letters, and memos
• Overseeing / reviewing and approving the client’s reports, including status updates, agendas, and meeting minutes / summaries
• Leading the Client meeting from the APEX Team and reviewing, approving, and sharing the Minutes with the Client
• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating senior team members on progress
• Keeping abreast of industry and daily news reports to stay on top of current affairs and client sector news
• Contribute to practice development initiatives and sector programs
• Provide technical knowledge, coaching and development to junior team members

Role Requirements

Demonstrate evidence of the following skills and experience which are critical to the role :

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