Engagement Manager | Public Sector - Strategy Consulting | Dubai Based

Who We Are

FTI Delta is a global industry-specialized strategy consulting practice delivering end-to-end transformation. We collaborate closely with top-tier corporations, private investors, mid-market companies and government authorities to deliver tangible value throughout the entire strategy-to-execution journey. Our steady focus on generating value is deeply rooted in our culture. We give our clients the strategic foundation they need to make informed decisions in an ever-changing business landscape. We foster strong, long-term relationships through transparent communication and bottom-line focused advice. Our approach is driven by a deep understanding of the diverse industries we serve: Telecommunications, Technology and Media and the Public Sector.

Our teams have a unique combination of exceptional problem-solving professionals and seasoned industry experts, each possessing diverse expertise. Our more than 400 top-notch professionals come from more than 40 different nationalities and have studies in tier-1 universities across the world.

We are part of FTI Consulting, a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk, and resolve disputes.

For more information, visit www.ftidelta.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

About the Role

Based within our Strategy Consulting business line, an Engagement Manager manages the comprehensive end-to-end delivery of a project (scope, content leadership, relationships with project owner, team management) with limited supervision from a Principal or Managing Director

What You will do

• Define project scope and dynamically find solutions to unexpected situations.
• Manage the comprehensive end-to-end delivery of a project with limited supervision from a Principal and/ or Partner, identify key time scales for the different modules, and take responsibility for junior team members’ delivery.
• Manage and coach junior team members, delegating and overseeing tasks and modules
• Assist partners with BDV efforts through identifying leads and supporting throughout the selling process
• Develop key hypothesis and autonomously structure projects end-to-end identifying the key modules
• Independently structure and produce project documents end-to-end, providing holistic and valuable insights and recommendations
• Provide regular updates to the partner leading the project and manage the day to day relationship with the client
• Act as an expert in a range of telecom topics, leading the development of intellectual capital and coaching other team members on these topics.
• Defines project scope and is able to dynamically find solutions to unplanned situations.
• Capable of taking on Principal-level responsibility if a principal is absent.
• Work plan development: Develops core work plan and negotiates it with the client. Assigns resources, identifies key risks and defines solutions
• Status reporting: Raises flags to Partners before the project start. Fully trusted by seniors, from Principal to Partner; and c-level clients
• Commitment to delivery: Delivers high quality outputs within set deadlines

What We Are Looking For

Basic Qualifications:

• 5-6 years’ experience within a top tier management consultancy firm
• In depth knowledge and interest in the Public Sector
• An MBA from a leading global business school

Preferred Qualifications:

• Highly organized and structured, with excellent problem solving skills
• Flexible to accommodate frequent travel
• Builds good professional and personal relationships with client teams at senior management levels
• Quickly gains comfort with content areas which are unfamiliar and drives content leadership
• Team player and leader, who will act as a role model and mentor to junior consultants
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and add value
• Mature demeanour and positive attitude, as well as discretion and sensitivity when dealing with clients

Total Wellbeing

At FTI Consulting, our goal is to support the wellbeing - physical, emotional, and financial - of our employees and their families. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following:

• Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential

• Full package of benefits plans, including health, dental, vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance

• Generous paid time off and holidays

• Potential for flexible work arrangements

• Employee Wellness Platform

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work

• Professional Development and Certification Programs

• Smartphone and mobile plan

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 8,000 employees located in 33 countries, our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate, and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been named the #1 Professional Services Firm on Forbes List of America’s Best Employers and the best firm to work for by Consulting Magazine. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.