Global Knowledge Business Director - Public Sector (Secondment)

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Job description

WHAT YOU'LL DO
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.
YOU'RE GOOD AT

• 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

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

• Pr1+ equivalent BCG consulting experience
• Bachelor's Degree required (advanced degree preferred)
• Fluency in English
• Public Sector experience preferred
• International experience preferred

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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a temporary (6 month) mat leave coverage, from mid-Sept 2024 to mid-March 2025

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)

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