As a Knowledge Expert within BCG's People & Organization Practice (POP), you will collaborate and partner in a growing global team, providing functional expertise and insights in the field of Talent & Skills. You will work together with case and proposal teams to provide expert advisory, knowledge assets, and advanced analysis. You’ll serve as a thought partner and senior content expert to case teams and topic/sector leaders, helping structure and solve complex issues.
Additionally, as an Knowledge Expert you will drive the development of intellectual property and knowledge assets to support the Talent & Skills business, serving as an active contributor to commercialization efforts for the Talent & Skills topic, whilst working with business leaders to drive proposals & go-to-market efforts.
As an Knowledge Expert, you will line manage a team of 3+ junior colleagues, taking responsibility for their goal setting, ongoing feedback and career development support. You will play a "business builder" role by ensuring KT is part of PA growth platforms, allowing further growth (organic and inorganic) within own KT team.- Solving complex client problems through relevant analytical approaches and customized solutions in strategic people, talent and skill questions
- Managing a portfolio of projects in the Talent & Skills space, with strong awareness of business priorities and commercial impact
- Driving development and maintenance of Talent & Skills knowledge assets e.g. tools, topic materials, based on different client contexts
- Working collaboratively and effectively in a virtual group dynamic, with proficiency in agile ways of working
- Communicating with senior stakeholders, demonstrating the ability to engage your audience effectively
- Leading and coaching junior team members with a strong focus on feedback and apprenticeship
- Working in an ever changing and complex environment, and comfortable with ambiguity and navigating a fast-paced environment
- 8+ years consulting experience in top tier strategy consulting firm in relevant talent & HR topics; candidates with consulting experience preferred
- In lieu of consulting experience,10-12+ years of industry experience strongly preferred in similar focus areas, with demonstrated leadership role & responsibility for delivering output & impact
- Track record of collaborative team management of 3+ direct reports with strong leadership & coaching skills, with experience working in a matrix organization - and a passion for people development
- Bachelor's Degree required (advanced degree preferred) with high academic achievement
- Deep expertise in end-to-end talent lifecycle with a specific focus on talent management, strategic workforce planning, job & skill taxonomy and architecture, skills assessment, and people analytics
- Fluency in English
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with and manage internal and external stakeholder while working in a global collaborative team environment