Associate Director, Strategy – Performance Consulting

The Role

As an Associate Director in the Strategy team, you will encourage, inspire and motivate the team, providing strong career development for all the people they work with, acting as a proactive coach and mentor. You will manage overall client engagements, actively driving growth and new revenue from existing clients and through new business lead generation/winning new tenders/briefs.

You will act as an expert in the practice offerings / approaches with the ability to provide direct advise to clients and colleagues per the same whilst building a strong network of relationships internally with colleagues across Teneo, and externally with relevant clients / stakeholders.

You will actively undertake thought leadership, consistently seeking new insights, knowledge and expertise, sharing these with clients and colleagues to create a knowledge sharing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Client Engagement

• Manages overall client engagements throughout project lifecycle and becomes the lead contact for many clients
• Acts as, and is, a trusted senior adviser, building strong and deep client relationships at all levels of the client’s organisation
• Undertakes effective programme and project management and planning providing clear and digestible updates, timelines and projections
• Is a strong team manager and has demonstrated the ability to oversee complex project by setting priorities and providing clear delegation and timelines
• Understands how and when to bring senior colleagues in to enhance work and keep them informed of potential issues
• Interprets clients needs anticipating issues or conflicts and proposing solutions to the team / client

Consulting

• Thought Leadership, undertaking research and analysis to problem solve, developing insights and providing recommendations
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills
• Has strong in person and online presentation skills and is a confident and clear presenter
• Is capable in building an approach and ideating on solutions working both individually and as part of a team to deliver project work
• Is a self starter who can drive own engagements and initiatives with minimal input

Support of the Performance Consulting Practice

• As a Talent Manager ensures appraisals and PDPs are completed and that development plans are regularly reviewed, identifying clear opportunities for personal growth and progression
• Makes a demonstrable effort to foster good working relationships with peers across the business and uses these relationships to grow the consulting practice
• Undertakes weekly and monthly status updates and spotlight presentations to the group and to the wider firm
• Focuses team on regularly reviewing learnings and continuous improvement

Business Development

• Is an ambassador for Teneo by confidently representing all parts of the business and expertise
• Finds opportunities to introduce the full range of Teneo services and expertise to existing clients and new contacts
• Proactively thinks of new ways to take our offer into the market and encourages peers and teams to do likewise
• Actively networks to identify new business opportunities and develop the consultancy’s reputation with potential clients and prospects
• Assists in the compiling, reviewing, editing and submission of tenders, letters of engagement, proposals and other key deliverables under the Business Development remit
• Makes demonstrable effort to foster good working relationships with peers in other areas of the firm and use these to create better understanding of different parts of the business and our wider offer

Skills and Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in Management Consulting/client facing experience
• Previous experience in Strategy work including but not limited to organisation & operating model design and implementation, strategic roadmaps and planning
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and ability to manage information with complete discretion and confidentiality
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team and resource management experience
• Previous experience in performance leadership & culture change
• Previous experience working with Senior Leadership Teams and the C-suite
• Skills in particular tools or software for researching, designing and completing analysis desirable
• Third – level qualification; Master’s degree desirable

What Can We Offer

At Teneo, we are deeply committed to supporting your professional development and advancing your career. We don’t just offer the opportunity to work with Ireland’s most influential organisations; we provide a comprehensive support system to ensure your career progression matches your ambition. Through our Talent Manager model, you’ll receive invaluable guidance from experienced professionals who have a wealth of knowledge to share. We also believe in empowering you to steer your own career trajectory, offering formal education resources in essential consultancy skillsets, ensuring you have the tools to excel in today’s dynamic business landscape.

What sets Teneo apart is our commitment to your growth and, as a global consultancy, the unrivalled opportunities we provide. Additionally, being part of our global network means you’ll have the chance to collaborate with offices worldwide, working with some of the world’s largest and most influential organisations. 

We have nurtured a culture that fosters professional development in a structured and stimulating atmosphere. We believe in supporting one another and our team at Teneo Ireland is composed of highly talented and committed individuals. The employee benefits on offer at Teneo Ireland include: 

Flexibility and time off

• Hybrid working and flexible working
• Remote working options available
• 25 days annual leave
• Early finish Fridays

Health and wellness

• Health insurance contribution
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Annual flu vaccine
• Benefit in Kind reimbursement for gym, fitness classes, sports clubs’ memberships

Financial

• Competitive base salary with annual salary reviews
• Fully subsidised life insurance via a group scheme
• PRSA contributions available via payroll

Travel

• Bike to Work
• TaxSaver scheme
• Overseas secondments available with the Teneo Global Mobility Plan
• Community and Personal Development

Learning and development opportunities

• Company CSR program
• Fully subsidised access to our online learning program
• Employee resource groups for underrepresented groups and their allies

About Teneo

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.

Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions, and organizations.

Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organizational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, ESG and DE&I.

The firm has more than 1,600 employees located in 40+ offices around the world.

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