Associate and Engagement Manager, Government and Public Institutions

Associate and Engagement Manager, Government and Public Institutions at Oliver Wyman

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting, boasting offices in 70 cities across 30 countries. We combine deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. Our team of over 7,000 professionals assists clients in optimizing their businesses, improving operations and risk profiles, and accelerating organizational performance to capitalize on attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman is renowned for its thought leadership, publishing agenda-setting books, white papers, research reports, and articles in the business press. Our clientele includes CEOs and executive teams from the top Global 1,000 companies. For more details, visit www.oliverwyman.com.

Practice Overview

Oliver Wyman is a market leader in GCC public sector strategy consulting. Our Abu Dhabi office is actively seeking consultants to support its ongoing expansion in the government and public sector, a strategic priority for the firm. This presents an exciting opportunity to join a successful team at an early stage of its development. Consultants are offered rapid professional growth, opportunities to engage in entrepreneurial work, and a share in the team's success. Our teams are structured around various specializations, including Economic & social development, investment promotion and strategies, governance, fiscal & monetary policies, human capital, tourism, culture & entertainment, among others.

The Role And Responsibilities

Experienced professionals at Oliver Wyman bring the expertise to drive lasting changes for our clients and the company. We are distinct from typical 'management' consultants; we provide industry- and discipline-specific knowledge that amplifies our impact and helps shape the future for our clients. Oliver Wyman fosters a diverse, entrepreneurial, non-competitive partnership of individuals who are encouraged to pursue new opportunities or build unique franchises in a collegial and enjoyable environment.

Associate:

• Break down complex problems into discrete tasks, identifying key aspects and directing junior consultants' focus.
• Effectively plan and execute analysis, identifying core issues to craft suitable recommendations.
• Work closely with clients and project team members to advance projects and manage small teams.
• Clients and colleagues will look to Associates for unique insight into chosen subject areas.

Engagement Manager:

• Act as the on-scene leader, managing projects day-to-day.
• Lead teams through efficient problem-solving processes, from initial hypothesis to solution convergence.
• Ensure recommendations are practical, sensible, relevant, and cohesive.
• The role demands strategic thought leadership and command of technical and operational execution details.
• Requires strong communication skills and the ability to forge robust relationships.

Your Attributes And Experience

Clients choose Oliver Wyman for specialized expertise. The ideal candidate will possess most of the following qualifications:

• A degree from a top academic program.
• At least 5-7 years of relevant experience, preferably with a top-tier strategy consulting firm or a similar organization.
• Demonstrated experience in leading projects within governmental/public sector institutions, ideally within the GCC region.
• A proven track record of leading and managing teams and clients, consistently delivering against tight deadlines in fast-paced and demanding environments.
• A strong foundation in strategic problem-solving complemented by demonstrable analytical skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, with comfort in presenting to senior executives, both internally and to clients.
• A strong can-do attitude, initiative, curiosity, and a desire to learn.
• Arabic language proficiency is a plus.
• Willingness to travel.

Our Values & Culture

Working at Oliver Wyman means engaging in meaningful work from day one within a global, entrepreneurial company. We seek individuals who challenge norms and constantly strive to build something new for the firm and the world. At Oliver Wyman, there is no 'one size fits all'; we hire exceptional people and support their growth through a built-in network, flexible career paths, and no artificial barriers to advancement. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive, and impactful team environment where authenticity is valued, and colleagues enjoy working alongside diverse and down-to-earth individuals who take their work seriously but not themselves.

Our Oliver Wyman Values:

• We create breakthroughs to achieve the amazing: Be brave, lead with heart, strive for breakthroughs, work as one, and own our impact.
• Be brave: Stand behind beliefs, explore drivers, stand up for what is right, persevere, and venture into the unknown.
• Lead with heart: Build lasting relationships grounded in transparency, authenticity, and trust. Combine passion with rigor for sustainable performance.
• Strive for breakthroughs: Apply deep expertise and profound curiosity to ambitious ideas and uncommon insights, asking bigger questions and seeking diverse perspectives for powerful solutions.
• Work as one: Succeed as a unified team of colleagues and clients, learning from differences and celebrating shared achievements.
• Own our impact: Act as entrepreneurs and stewards, owning the journey with integrity and delivering stronger results for clients and lasting change for society.

Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance, capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With over $24 billion in annual revenue and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build confidence through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment, aiming to attract and retain the best people irrespective of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, offering the flexibility of remote work alongside the benefits of in-office collaboration and professional development. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one 'anchor day' per week for full team in-person collaboration.

Key skills/competency

• Strategy Consulting
• Public Sector Expertise
• Government Institutions
• Project Management
• Team Leadership
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Client Relationship Management
• Strategic Planning
• Communication Skills
• GCC Region Knowledge