Consultant or Project Leader, Aerospace & Defense
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) · Paris, Île-de-France, France
- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Paris, Île-de-France, France
Job highlights
- Lead consulting projects in Aerospace & Defense.
- Develop client relationships and drive growth.
- Provide intellectual leadership and strategic insights.
- Manage project teams and deliver impactful solutions.
- Contribute to firm's intellectual capital and innovation.
About the role
About Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.
To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.
Practice Area: Industrial Goods
BCG’s Industrial Goods practice serves four broad industrial segments: Automotive & Mobility, Engineered Products & Infrastructure, Materials & Process Industries, and Transportation & Logistics. We help companies in these sectors think beyond the limits of their traditional business models, choose where and how they should add value, and reorganize to defend themselves against new threats and explore new opportunities.
What You'll Do
As a Project Leader Within BCG's Industrial Goods Practice, You Will Be a Core Member Of Our Practice Working Alongside Some Of The World's Top Minds In Industry. You Will Help Companies From a Variety Of Industrial Goods Branches Through Decisive Changes. On a Day-to-day Basis, This Will Translate In:
- Supporting the growth of our Industrial goods practice through case execution, client development, and intellectual property & product creation.
- Executing or providing expertise on projects within the industrial goods branches for our key clients in Aerospace & Defense industries in Paris.
- Working jointly with BCG and client project teams, bringing expertise to the team and to the client on site.
- Leading project workstreams and a small team of consultants.
- Providing intellectual leadership for the project teams by generating key ideas and conceptual frameworks to guide research and analysis.
- Contributing to the creation of BCG's intellectual capital on different topics within the material and process industries: innovation, publications, toolkits, benchmarks, templates, processes as well as position papers, studies, and insights from case experience.
What You'll Bring
- At least 7 years of experience working in diverse projects in the Aerospace & Defense area and a track record of team leadership and related achievements.
- Deep knowledge and understanding of at least one of the following industries: Aerospace & Defense industries (Military services, International Defense organizations...).
- Experience in Tech/Digital/AI in industrial goods projects is appreciated.
- Experience actively managing multiple client and stakeholder relationships and networking within the client organization to understand their needs and help influence the client agenda.
- Interpersonal skills to partner with executive management teams as they implement a new vision and passion for enabling leaders to drive change within organizations.
- Collaborative team player with a positive attitude, high ethical standards, and experience in international work.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and English, in addition to a strong presence and leadership skills.
Additional Info
When you Join BCG's Paris office, you will work for the strategy consulting leader in France and one of the Boston Consulting Group's most prominent offices. It is also one of the largest offices in our network with a team of 500+ consultants, out of which there are about 50 partners and managing directors.
Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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Key skills/competency
- Aerospace & Defense Consulting
- Project Leadership
- Client Development
- Intellectual Property Creation
- Industry Expertise
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Leadership
- Digital Transformation
- Strategic Planning
- Change Management
Skills & topics
- Consulting
- Project Leader
- Aerospace
- Defense
- Strategy
- Business Development
- Client Management
- Team Leadership
- Industrial Goods
- BCG
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 7+ years of Aerospace & Defense project experience, team leadership, and client management skills.
- Showcase industry knowledge: Emphasize your deep understanding of military services or international defense organizations.
- Demonstrate leadership: Provide examples of managing client relationships and influencing agendas in past roles.
- Highlight communication skills: Stress your fluency in French and English and your ability to partner with executives.
- Prepare for case interviews: Practice structuring complex problems and developing strategic solutions relevant to the aerospace and defense sector.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What specific experience is required for the Aerospace & Defense Consultant Project Leader role at BCG Paris?
- For the Aerospace & Defense Consultant Project Leader position at BCG Paris, you'll need at least 7 years of experience in diverse projects within the Aerospace & Defense sector. This includes a proven track record of team leadership and a deep understanding of industries like Military services or International Defense organizations. Experience with Tech/Digital/AI in industrial goods projects is also highly valued.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Project Leader in BCG's Industrial Goods Practice?
- As a Project Leader in BCG's Industrial Goods Practice, you will execute projects for key clients in the Aerospace & Defense industries, working on-site with client teams. You'll lead project workstreams, provide intellectual leadership by generating key ideas, and contribute to BCG's intellectual capital through publications and case insights. Client development and supporting practice growth are also crucial aspects of the role.
- Does BCG Paris require fluency in specific languages for the Project Leader role?
- Yes, for the Aerospace & Defense Consultant Project Leader role at BCG Paris, excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English are essential. This is crucial for effective collaboration with client teams and stakeholders, as well as contributing to BCG's international work.
- What kind of client work can I expect as an Aerospace & Defense Consultant Project Leader at BCG?
- You can expect to work on decisive changes for companies within the industrial goods branches, specifically focusing on key clients in the Aerospace & Defense sectors. This involves supporting client growth, providing expertise on-site, and partnering with executive management teams to implement new visions and drive change.
- How does BCG foster collaboration and learning for its consultants in Paris?
- BCG Paris, one of the firm's most prominent offices with over 500 consultants, fosters a uniquely collaborative model. Project Leaders work alongside top minds, learn from experienced partners and managing directors, and contribute to the creation of intellectual capital through various initiatives like publications and toolkits.
- What opportunities are there for professional development in this role?
- This role offers significant professional development by working on high-impact projects with leading companies in the Aerospace & Defense sector. You'll gain extensive experience in client development, intellectual property creation, and strategic problem-solving, while being mentored by industry leaders within BCG's global network.