Senior Consulting Roles (Manager to Principal)

ppJob type: Full Timebr/Seniority level: 7–15+ years /p h3Who we are looking for /h3 ul liWe are looking for senior consulting professionals with a strong track record in Operations Excellence, Supply Chain, Industrial performance improvement, Business Transformation, and/or Industry-specific expertise. Ideal candidates bring 7–15+ years of experience in management consulting or in operations leadership roles within industrial companies. You have a proven ability to lead complex projects, manage teams, interact effectively with senior client stakeholders and contribute to business development. We look for professionals able to combine thought leadership, structured problem solving, and entrepreneurial drive, eager to shape the growth of EFESO Italy. This role is ideal for candidates who want to take an active part in client leadership, practice development, and company growth, contributing to EFESO’s mission: accelerating industrial performance worldwide. /li /ul h3What we expect you to do /h3 ul liIn line with the expectations for Manager, Senior Manager, Senior Expert, Expert Director, and Principal roles, your responsibilities will include: br/Client Project Leadershipbr/Lead medium-to-large projects or multiple workstreams ensuring on-time, on-budget and high-quality delivery.br/Manage and develop high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, coaching and professional growth.br/Build strong relationships with client stakeholders at operational and leadership level.br/Translate analytical insights into strategic recommendations and actionable roadmaps.br/Thought Leadership Expertisebr/Act as a subject matter expert in one or more domains (Lean/TPM/OpEx, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Digital Operations, SOP, etc.).br/Develop innovative methodologies, frameworks, and tools within your area of expertise.br/Contribute to publications, white papers, conferences, internal knowledge sharing initiatives.br/Business Developmentbr/Detect, shape and drive sales opportunities with existing and new clients.br/Support or lead proposal preparation, including scoping, pricing and solution design.br/Contribute to EFESO’s market visibility via thought leadership and networking initiatives.br/Firm Building Culturebr/Actively support recruiting, onboarding and development of colleagues.br/Contribute to the EFESO One-Firm culture, leadership initiatives, internal capability building, and practice development.br/Embody EFESO values: Professionalism, Collaboration, Work in Tandem, Engagement, Work-Life Balance. /li /ul h3Something more about you /h3 ul liMaster’s degree in:br/Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Management, Chemical, etc.)br/Business Administration, Economicsbr/Supply Chain or Operations-related disciplinesbr/MBA or postgraduate specialization is a strong plus. /li /ul h3Experience /h3 ul liMinimum 7–15+ years of experience in:br/Management consulting, orbr/Operational leadership roles in industrial companiesbr/Proven track record in:br/Leading full projects and teamsbr/Managing client relationships at senior levelbr/Delivering measurable valuebr/Driving business development (from supporting to leading, depending on seniority level)br/Expertise in at least one EFESO capability (Operations Excellence, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Digital Transformation, etc.). /li /ul h3Basic skills /h3 ul liAdvanced knowledge of Operations Excellence, Lean/TPM methodologies, industrial and supply‑chain processes.br/Strong problem solving: structured, hypothesis-driven, “80/20” mindset.br/Solid analytical capabilities, including financial modeling and performance analysis.br/Strong facilitation and workshop management skills.br/Ability to lead discussions with senior stakeholders and steer decision‑making. /li /ul h3IT skills /h3 ul liExcellent command of MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).br/Proficiency with analytics tools: Power BI, Tableau, Qlik (plus).br/Knowledge of Python, SQL, Minitab, or simulation tools is a plus.br/Familiarity with digital/Industry 4.0 solutions is an additional asset. /li /ul h3Personal skills /h3 ul liProven leadership and team management capabilities.br/Strategic thinking and business acumen.br/High degree of autonomy and accountability.br/Excellent communication and storytelling skills (incl. C‑level presentations).br/Entrepreneurial mindset and client‑oriented approach.br/Resilience, adaptability, and ability to manage multiple priorities.br/High level of integrity, collaboration and commitment to EFESO’s values. /li /ul h3Certifications /h3 ul liEnglish proficiency (C1 or above — IELTS 7.0 or equivalent).br/Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification appreciated.br/PMP or similar project management certifications considered a plus.br/Additional languages are a plus. /li /ul pDriving license Yes /p h3What we have to offer /h3 ul liA global consulting environment combining entrepreneurial spirit and long‑term client partnerships.br/The opportunity to work closely with top industrial clients and C‑level executives.br/A clear career progression path aligned with EFESO’s global Career Model.br/Continuous development through:br/Leadership programsbr/Expert skill academiesbr/Global training and e‑learning platformbr/Mentoring and coachingbr/Access to EFESO’s international network of 1000+ consultants.br/A collaborative culture built on tandem‑working, respect. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr