Main Objective
As an Associate Director with Four Principles, you’ll have extensive consulting experience and work on management consulting projects, leading a team of consultants and analysts, helping our clients to solve challenges related to operations, implementation, business transformation, process and performance improvement using Lean Management principles.
Key Responsibilities
Add value to our clients by helping them address complex issues, deliver sustainable results and demonstrate real impact
Advise clients, design and implement Lean solutions that can help transform clients’ organisations
Take responsibility for leading projects and managing numerous team members, as well as developing junior team members through knowledge sharing and on-the-job coaching
Take accountability for the team on your projects, address performance issues promptly and take necessary action to ensure performance remains on track
Introduce change and manage clients’ expectations across the full hierarchy from top management to blue collar roles
Able to shift quickly from one complex situation to another when working on multifaceted projects
Able to align with project sponsors and cross-functional teams regarding outcomes, decisions, targets etc. across all levels within a client’s organization
Assist in client acquisitions and actively support senior managers/principals with business development
Participate in further developing Lean Management concepts, products and tools
Required Skills
5–6 years of experience in Management Consulting
Involvement in Lean Management implementation and/or experience in a related industry is a plus
Experience in implementing operational change
Knowledge and experience in Lean tools including but not limited to: process mapping, value stream mapping, Kanban, Kaizen, Jidoka, TPM is advantageous
Fluent command of English and native command of Arabic is required
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel)
Excellent time management, analytical, problem-solving, logical thinking skills
Strong entrepreneurial and team spirit
High level of commitment, perseverance, and ability to work under pressure and long hours
Professional demeanor when dealing with clients
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required
MBA / relevant post-graduate degree is an advantage
Skills Required
- 5-6 years of experience in Management Consulting
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- MBA or relevant postgraduate degree
- Fluent English and native Arabic
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel)
- Experience implementing operational change
- Involvement in Lean Management implementation or related industry experience
- Knowledge of Lean tools (process mapping, value stream mapping, Kanban, Kaizen, Jidoka, TPM)
- Excellent time management, analytical, problem-solving, and logical thinking skills
- Strong entrepreneurial and team spirit; professional client demeanor
- Ability to work under pressure and long hours; high commitment and perseverance
What We Do
Four Principles is a leading management consulting firm specializing in Lean management implementation and the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen, or continuous improvement. Operating primarily in the MENAT region and globally, the company helps clients across various industries, including retail, life sciences, and the public sector, to become more efficient and effective competitors by delivering sustainable Lean solutions that provide a demonstrable return on investment.
