Location: Becket,MA, USA
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is a temporary (6 month) mat leave coverage, from mid-Sept 2023 to mid-March 2024
BCG's Public Sector practice work with governments to create long-lasting, positive impact for citizens and society. We do this by drawing on BCG's unmatched functional expertise, combined with our team's deep experience working with and for public sector organizations all over the world. The Public Sector practice area is organized into six sectors / topics:
* Defense & Security (D&S)
* Economic Development, Government Finances, and Center of Government (EFC)
* Education, Employment, and Welfare (EEW)
* Health Care Systems (HCS)
* Transportation, Cities, & Infrastructure (TCI)
* Center for Digital Government (CDG)
As a Global Knowledge Business Director (GKBD) within BCG's Public Sector Practice Area, you will lead the Practice Area's knowledge business by developing and driving the strategy and execution of the portfolio of knowledge assets and services. Alongside setting the direction for the Practice Area's Knowledge agenda, you will also be responsible and accountable for the Practice Area's Knowledge Team and its performance, including economics (client billability, P&L), customer satisfaction, and team satisfaction KPIs. As part of this, you will be the global leader of a growing team of 50+ FTEs located in 15+ offices around the world; you will inspire and motivate the entire team, as well as directly line manage and mentor a team of senior Knowledge Team members (8 FTEs) who collectively manage the practice's KT.
As GKBD you will sit on the global Knowledge Team Leadership team also be responsible for providing input on and activating strategies set by the senior Expertise & Knowledge PAL. You will work closely with both PA leadership and global KT leadership to drive the adoption of GenAI, encourage the innovation of new and expanded knowledge offerings (IP, tools, benchmarks, etc.), and implement other key strategic initiatives as identified.
BCG pioneered strategy consulting more than 50 years ago, and we continue to innovate and redefine the industry. We offer multiple career paths for the world's best talent to have a real impact on business and society. As part of our team, you will benefit from the breadth and diversity of what we are doing today and where we are headed next. We count on your authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity. In return we are committed to supporting you in discovering the most fulfilling career journey possible-and unlocking your potential to advance the world. Knowledge@BCG consists of the Knowledge Team (KT), Data & Research Services (DRS) and Knowledge & Collaboration Solution (KCS). KT is a group of experts within respective fields or areas providing industry, functional and geographic expertise to consulting teams. KT members are aligned to Practice Areas, sometimes serving as members of case or project teams. KT offers insight into a topic or function derived from BCG's knowledge base and case/project experience. The members of our DRS team work alongside consulting team colleagues to bring advanced research capabilities to support projects and clients. KCS team is a cross-functional team equipping BCGers with internal and external knowledge resources and digital collaboration tools, enabling them to work smarter and with increased productivity
* Pr1+ equivalent BCG consulting experience
* Bachelor's Degree required (advanced degree preferred)
* Fluency in English
* Public Sector experience preferred
* International experience preferred
* Strong strategic mindset with a forward-thinking and entrepreneurial approach
* Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders while working in a global collaborative team environment
* Strong leadership skills, including coaching and developing individuals in a complex, matrixed organization
* Proven track record of implementation and project management success of strategic initiatives
* Positive, constructive team-player mentality
Our knowledge and research specialists collaborate with global colleagues across BCG to bring expertise and capabilities to the service of our clients. Our team is made up of a diverse pool of knowledge and research positions that allow us to pursue exciting, innovative research careers.