Job Title: Strategic Development Manager
Description:
The Global Practices Operations Team plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm's strategic direction across its 20 industry and functional business units. As a Strategic Development Manager, you will drive strategic planning, operational enhancements, and financial oversight. This position offers broad exposure to cross–Practice Area operations, placing you at the center of high-impact initiatives that shape the organization's global strategy.
Responsibilities:
* Partner with the strategic development team to define, refine and report on key operational and financial metrics to guide strategic planning, investment and sustainability efforts
* Use data-driven insights to improve performance tracking and operational efficiency; develop high-quality dashboards to support ongoing business updates
* Apply analytical methodologies to generate actionable insights for Practice Areas and senior leadership; deliver ad-hoc analysis in support of strategic initiatives
* Develop tools to automate and improve operational workflows for Practice Areas, including leveraging AI, driving efficiency and scalability
* Partner with PA Finance to ensure financial processes are aligned, accurate, and efficient
* Support project and PA teams by training them on advanced analytics tools, workflow automation, and best practices
You'll Thrive If:
* You thrive at the intersection of strategy, operations, and analytics within a global, matrixed organization.
* You bring a proactive mindset, adaptability, and a strong sense of ownership to every project.
* You excel in analytical solutioning and have hands-on experience across the entire analytics lifecycle.
We're Looking For:
* Bachelor's or master's degree in business mathematics, economics, statistics, data science, or a related field
* 4–7 years of experience in consulting, strategy & operations, business intelligence or data & analytics
* Proven ability to multi-task and operate effectively in a matrixed, high-paced environment
* Experience in financial modeling, budgeting, and strategic planning
* Strong proficiency in data cleansing, transformation, and modeling using Python or R
* Proficiency in building, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated workflows using Microsoft Power Automate or similar tools
You'll Work With:
* The PA Chief Operating Officer
* Practice Area Leaders
* Global Practice Management (Senior/Executive) Directors
* Other senior business unit leaders across the firm