[QATAR] Senior Consultant/ Associate Manager

Company Description

Sia Partners is a next-generation consulting firm focused on delivering superior value and tangible results to clients as they navigate the digital revolution. Our global footprint and expertise in more than 40 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients' businesses worldwide. We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy, and Data Science. As the pioneer of Consulting 4.0, we integrate AI into our solutions.

Sia Partners comprises of 3000+ consultants with diverse expertise, and operates from 51 offices worldwide across Asia, North Africa, North America, and Australia, in addition to Europe and the United Kingdom.

In the Middle East, Sia Partners provides expert advisory services on strategy & execution, innovation, operational performance & cost reduction, cyber & data security, efficient organisation, transformation & change management, HR performance, and IT performance. In addition to these services, Sia Institute, Sia Partners’ world-class international training arm, provides a wide range of learning programs and workshops with modules successfully delivered across various locations and sectors, particularly in the Middle East.

Along with a multinational team, the Partners leading the Middle East offices have a long record of accomplishments and expertise; and play an active role in the realization of the region’ vision in both Public and Private sectors.

Why join the Sia Village? 

Excellence | Entrepreneurship | Innovation | Teamwork | Care & Support | Employee Wellbeing

These are the six core values that guide all our actions. As an expression of our values, our Sia Village concept describes our commitment to fostering a sense of community within and among our offices. We believe that knowledge sharing is the key, not only to innovation, but to the growth and development of our people.

Job Description

Senior Consultant / Associate Manager will support and manage delivery of our project engagement, service delivery and defined projects as part of the Middle East team. They will be responsible for specific areas of focus and for monitoring progress and successful delivery against agreed outcomes. 

The activities and projects are wide ranging providing Senior Consultant / Associate Manager an opportunity to utilize a variety of skill sets to focus on specific areas of activity and grow the role to suit their own experiences and interests. 

Tasks may include but are not limited to: 

• Support and manage delivery of assigned innovation projects.
• Documenting full needs description and solution requirements.
• Active technology scouting and solution identification and validation. 
• Project due diligence research and documentation. 
• Communicate and facilitate collaboration across multiple stakeholders.
• Carry out other appropriate delegated duties as required. 

As part of a diverse and motivated team, you will be involved in a range of projects with our clients, covering topics such as: 

• Innovation strategy definition & implementation.
• Capabilities building projects using the latest methodologies on innovation, design thinking, innovation management, etc. 
• Project management: management of business projects with both internal stakeholders and third parties.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background (e.g. Engineering and/or Business) from a top-tier university. 
• 4-6 years experience in technology, research, innovation environments for the Senior Consultant role. 
• of 6-9 year solid management consulting experience for the Associate Manager role. 
• Experience of planning, managing and delivering innovation and technical-based projects. 
• Formal project delivery tracking using Gantt charts or similar. 
• Demonstrable experience of leading and completing complex technical innovation projects. 
• Experience in understanding technical discussions and documentation. 
• Knowledge of open Innovation Methodology, Intellectual Property and Technology Scouting. 
• Business proficiency in Arabic and English is a must.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Entrepreneurial journey.
• Career advocacy program that supports achieving professional development goals through guidance, and real-time feedback.
• Continuous learning & development opportunities.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are part of Sia Partners’ DNA. Thanks to our expertise in several sectors and our international growth, our teams include a variety of experiences and cultures. We’re confident that promoting DEIB creates an environment in which everyone can reach their full potential.

Our global network, DEIB@Sia Partners, brings together our people worldwide to facilitate local and global progress, focused on the following areas:

• Gender equality
• Race & Ethnicity
• Working Parents
• Disabilities

To learn more about our mission, values, and business sectors, please visit our website.

Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.