BCG - Boston Consulting Group
Consultant (Operation Practice)
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Who We Are
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 work closely with clients to embrace a transformational approach aimed at benefiting all stakeholders—empowering organizations to grow, build sustainable competitive advantage, and drive positive societal impact.
Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives that question the status quo and spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting, technology and design, and corporate and digital ventures. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, fueled by the goal of helping our clients thrive and enabling them to make the world a better place.
What You'll Do
ROLE PROFILE
Our Operations practice is BCG's largest functional practice area, and we are now growing in the Nordics! We are therefore seeking outstanding candidates to join our consulting team in Oslo. However, our client work is global and international, hence travel could be expected.
Ideal candidates have passion for and expertise in operational improvement topics such as Supply Chain, manufacturing and/or services or Procurement across one or multiple industries. Experience with topics like advanced analytics or Industry / Services 4.0 related to operational improvement is highly relevant. They have worked in professional services or at a leading multinational company as well as in international team environments, with senior audiences.
As a Consultant in our practice, you will use your operations knowledge and experience to lead large and complex components of our projects. You’ll work closely with clients to understand their issues, build strategies for change, win buy-in for your recommendations, and collaborate with fellow BCGers to transform clients’ potential into performance.
What You'll Bring (Experience & Qualifications)
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
• 4-7 years of experience from either professional services (consulting) or from industry at a leading multinational company
• Line and/or project management experience
• Master’s degree from leading University with outstanding academic achievement
KEY COMPETENCES
• Supply Chain
• Procurement
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Lean Services
• Digital / Industry 4.0 or advanced analytics in operations
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills – ideally with Big Data tools experience
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Strong presence & leadership skills
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Norwegian is a plus)
• Strong business sense
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Open to travel and work on client sites when necessary
• Flexible, curious and creative, open for new things and able to propose innovative ideas
• Self-driven, independent and autonomous judgment
• Collaborative team player with positive attitude, high ethical standards and experienced in international work
LOCATION
When you join BCG’s Oslo office, you will work for the strategy consulting leader in Norway and at one of The Boston Consulting Group's most prominent offices. Founded in 1996, BCG in Oslo serve regional and international companies operating within several industries. The BCG office in Oslo is located on Henrik Ibsens gate 4, just a stroll away from the Royal Palace.
We believe in the importance of creativity, analytical skills, and entrepreneurship, and we look for these talents in the people we hire. Equally important, however, is our belief in a culture of diversity and acceptance. We are like a tight-knit family, and we enjoy having fun together. As part of our local social impact work, to which BCG as a firm is dedicated, the Oslo office works with the Norwegian Refugee Council.
WE OFFER
• Attractive and performance-based compensation package with fixed and variable components
• Attractive insurance package and social security benefits
• Flexible Work & Work life balance
• 30 days of vacation
• Norwegian classes - should you not speak Norwegian
• BCG Bicycles
• Sports and activities e.g. squash tournament and football team
• Wide variety of social office events
• Social networks – Colorful@BCG, Pride@BCG, Women@BCG, Family@BCG
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