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WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Knowledge Expert within BCG’s People & Organization Practice (POP), you will collaborate and partner in a growing global team, providing functional expertise and insights in the field of Talent & Skills. You will work together with case and proposal teams to provide expert advisory, knowledge assets, and advanced analysis. You’ll serve as a thought partner and senior content expert to case teams and topic/sector leaders, helping structure and solve complex issues.
Additionally, as an Knowledge Expert you will drive the development of intellectual property and knowledge assets to support the Talent & Skills business, serving as an active contributor to commercialization efforts for the Talent & Skills topic, whilst working with business leaders to drive proposals & go-to-market efforts.
As an Knowledge Expert, you will line manage a team of 3+ junior colleagues, taking responsibility for their goal setting, ongoing feedback and career development support. You will play a “business builder” role by ensuring KT is part of PA growth platforms, allowing further growth (organic and inorganic) within own KT team.
YOU’RE GOOD AT
• Solving complex client problems through relevant analytical approaches and customized solutions in strategic people, talent and skill questions
• Managing a portfolio of projects in the Talent & Skills space, with strong awareness of business priorities and commercial impact
• Driving development and maintenance of Talent & Skills knowledge assets e.g. tools, topic materials, based on different client contexts
• Working collaboratively and effectively in a virtual group dynamic, with proficiency in agile ways of working
• Communicating with senior stakeholders, demonstrating the ability to engage your audience effectively
• Leading and coaching junior team members with a strong focus on feedback and apprenticeship
• Working in an ever changing and complex environment, and comfortable with ambiguity and navigating a fast-paced environment
YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)
• 8+ years consulting experience in top tier strategy consulting firm in relevant talent & HR topics; candidates with consulting experience preferred
• In lieu of consulting experience,10-12+ years of industry experience strongly preferred in similar focus areas, with demonstrated leadership role & responsibility for delivering output & impact
• Track record of collaborative team management of 3+ direct reports with strong leadership & coaching skills, with experience working in a matrix organization – and a passion for people development
• Bachelor’s Degree required (advanced degree preferred) with high academic achievement
• Deep expertise in end-to-end talent lifecycle with a specific focus on talent management, strategic workforce planning, job & skill taxonomy and architecture, skills assessment, and people analytics
• Fluency in English
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with and manage internal and external stakeholder while working in a global collaborative team environment
YOU’LL WORK WITH
As a Knowledge Expert, you will collaborate with global topic leads and colleagues across BCG to bring expertise and capabilities to the service of our internal and external clients. Our team is made up of a diverse pool of knowledge positions that allow us to pursue exciting, innovative knowledge careers.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Knowledge Team (KT) is a group of functional and/or industry experts leveraging deep domain knowledge to enable insight for case teams and clients. KT members are affiliated to BCG Practice Areas, plugged into the strategic agenda and building and deploying leading edge IP data tools/assets to deliver insight.
BCG’s Knowledge Team members are staffed on cases and help co-create insights with case teams and clients through expert perspectives on industry trends, delivery of proprietary data or tools in a particular function and complex research and analysis of market information. KT members also support the PA’s business development and proposals and help to organize and codify the knowledge that enables BCG to deliver superior business value for its clients.
Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, contributions to BCG’s Profit Sharing and Retirement Fund (PSRF), and a market leading benefits package described below.
Some local governments in the United States require job postings to include a reasonable estimate of base compensation. We expect your total annualized compensation to be approximately the following:
· In New York City the base salary is between $148,000- $165,050 (USD); placement within this range will vary based on experience and skill level
· In other locations, competitive pay is commensurate with the role and geography
· Annual discretionary performance bonus between 0-25%
· 5% Profit Sharing Retirement Fund (PSRF) contribution, increasing to 10% after two years of service. Contributions are vested immediately and there is no waiting period
All of our plans provide best in class coverage:
· Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
· Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs
· Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits
· Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually
· Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
· Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan
· Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
· Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)
· Paid sick time on an as needed basis
• Employees, spouses, and children are covered at no cost. Employees share in the cost of domestic partner coverage.
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