Description:
CONSULTING MANAGER (Transport | Infrastructure: Middle East & Africa) - Cape Town, Western Cape, SA
Highly Competitive Package on Offer!
Global Strategic Management Consulting Firm is currently recruiting within their team of Transport Consulting Specialists.
You are an energetic problem-solver, who is open-minded, with multi-perspective views on international development, particularly in transport-related topics
Further to this, you have a strong desire to contribute to making a significant positive impact in the world, with a belief in the power of a committed and diligent team to effect change. You are a productive team player who thrives in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment and who is capable of working independently to deliver tasks to the expected level of quality with minimal.
Main Purpose of the Role:
Although the role will be located within our Client's team of Transport Practice Specialists, one's work may cut across more than one practice area and may span several geographies.
The role will primarily centre around delivery, however, will also require you to provide significant support to various business development initiatives in the Middle East and Africa. For this reason one will be based at CT office but must be comfortable and prepared to spend considerable time travelling to and working on projects initiatives in the Middle East and Africa region.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
The position will entail working with a diverse range of clients, in both public and private sector, assisting them to solve their most pressing strategic, organisational, and operational challenges.
Understanding and defining client problems, and developing hypotheses and methodologies to identify solutions, working collaboratively with clients and stakeholders; Leading and/or coordinating quantitative and qualitative research and analysis to characterise, present, and motivate appropriate options; Leading and/or coordinating the development of high-quality project collateral and deliverables, including slide decks, reports, tools, models, and/or other appropriate forms; Leading and/or facilitating discussions, workshops, and similar with clients and stakeholders, virtually and in-person, to present findings, elaborate on recommendations, and iterate towards final solutions; Assist in providing on-going advice and support towards the successful implementation of the preferred solutions, and realisation of expected outcomes; Establish, cultivate, manage, and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, to understand their immediate and longer-term needs; Managing cross-functional