Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.
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YOUR IMPACT
You will sell & consult to existing & new client teams as well as top managers at client organizations, and with your sound expertise, provide leadership and direction.
Within the firm, you'll play the role of an entrepreneur who reinvents Cognitive Strategists and opens up new opportunities for client impact. You'll be a mentor and an advisor to developing consultants, and as a member of Cognitive's global network, you will be responsible for integrating insights from internal and external specialists as well as developing world-class knowledge. When you join Cognitive Strategists, you are joining a firm whose culture is distinctive and inclusive. We will accelerate your development as a leader to create positive, enduring change in the world.
You be an important source of intellectual insight on a client project, framing business problems in a way that the team can then execute to drive impact and client value. Specifically, you'll be responsible for identifying and developing new client opportunities to advise companies on transformational change and capability building, leading confirmed engagements on day-to-day problem solving, team management, and client management, bringing in deep functional knowledge, expertise, and proprietary tools to every client situation, managing and developing strategic client relationships while ensuring the highest quality client work, and inspiring, leading and developing new consulting staff.
YOUR GROWTH
Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.
When you join us, you will have:
Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Advanced degree, preferably an MBA or Master’s degree in a relevant field | Associate Principal/Partner level (or equivalent title) experience at a tier-one consulting firm |
8+ years of work experience after graduate school, with a distinctive record of professional achievement and impact | Proven track record of developing new client relationships and generating business development opportunities that leads to successful client engagements |
Experience leading cross-functional teams and in-depth of knowledge/defined involvement in helping frame, design and execute solutions for challenging business situations | Team-orientation and collaborative approach; outstanding listening skills and the ability to manage through influence |
Proven thought leadership within his/her industry space including production, syndication/publication of marketable knowledge | Exceptional intellectual and analytical curiosity, a creative visionary who can manage innovation |
Sophisticated executive demeanor, comfortable functioning at the highest levels of client organizations; excellent presentation skills, including strong verbal and writing capabilities | Seasoned leader or director with strong entrepreneurial drive, who thrives on intellectual challenge and raises the bar in terms of client service delivery |
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization | Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively – both verbally and in writing – in English |
Willingness to travel | Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively – both verbally and in writing – in English |