Engagement Leader - Management Consulting

ROLEREQUIREMENTS

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.

ROLERESPONSIBILITIES

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 high-quality deliverables and timely, efficient project operations
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders, both inside and outside the organization
• Ensure the scope and schedule of projects are achievable within the given time and budget
• Take ownership for and provide direction and leadership on solving consulting issues associated with a project with the project management team, clients, and other interested parties
• Apply theoretical, managerial, and technical skills to fulfill identified objectives and deliverables
• Implement a solid project management strategy for task interdependence
• Manage project risks, contingency, and mitigation plans
• Maintain high team performance and productivity
• Be present in client offices as required to deal with issues in real-time
• Present key project updates to client stakeholders and agency partners
• Create and manage project plans and reports for various agency projects
• Conduct and coordinate project site visits as required
• Liaise directly with the client to update on project deliverables
• Lead client and stakeholder meetings on project specifics
• Set up and manage administrative procedures
• Update the company CRM system
• Present to the Apex Management Team
• Coordinate and execute research tasks
• Ensure all information is captured and project databases are updated in a timely manner
• Manage the project team to provide ongoing support
• Oversee / review and approve the production of client materials, such as presentations, letters, and memos
• Oversee / review and approve the client’s reports, including status updates, agendas, and meeting minutes / summaries
• Lead the client meeting from the Apex team and review, approve, and share the minutes with the client
• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating senior team members on progress
• Keep 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

ROLEREQUIREMENTS

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

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