Job SpecificationPractice Groups: Private Capital/Industrials
Location: Boston, Washington DC, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Toronto
Role: Engagement Manager
The Role and ResponsibilitiesWe are not typical 9management consultants. We provide industry- and discipline-specific knowledge and expertise, which amplifies our impact and helps us shape the future for our clients.
The team are looking for experienced professionals who are already working in or are interested in focusing on the industrials industry, serving private equity clients.
Oliver Wyman is a diverse and entrepreneurial partnership of individuals who like to pursue new opportunities or build a unique franchise doing what they do best in a collegial, fun environment.
Clients hire Oliver Wyman for specialized expertise, the ideal candidate will have most of the following:
- Professional working experience with commercial due diligence in a management consulting firm.
- Individuals who have worked in industrials within Private Equity.
- Knowledge and in-depth experience with customer research techniques (interviews, surveys, focus groups, etc.).
- A strong background in strategic problem solving with demonstrable analytical skills.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in both formal and informal settings.
- Fluent in English.
- An undergraduate or advanced degree from a strong academic program.
- Know how to take the initiative, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills and put the ones youve already got to good use.
- Not just intelligence, but creativity too: youll be ready to come up with novel ideas to solve our clients biggest problems.
- Have an aptitude for analytical work, like sniffing out clues in massive data sets or hunting down the key issues in a hugely complex challenge.
- A willingness to work fluidly and respectfully with our incredibly talented team.
Engagement Managers
Engagement Managers lead client engagements from start to finish, taking ownership of project delivery, team management, and client relationships. They are responsible for structuring complex business problems, developing hypotheses, overseeing rigorous analyses, and translating findings into actionable strategic recommendations. Engagement Managers guide and develop consulting teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables while effectively managing project timelines, resources, and client expectations.
They serve as key points of contact for senior client stakeholders, including private equity investors and portfolio company leadership, building trusted relationships and providing strategic insights throughout the transaction lifecycle. Engagement Managers play a critical role in leading commercial due diligence and value creation engagements, identifying growth opportunities, assessing market dynamics and competitive positioning, and supporting investment decisions. They also contribute to business development efforts, mentor junior colleagues, and help drive the continued growth of Oliver Wymans Private Equity practice.
The applicable base salary range for this role is $225,000 to $240,000 USD.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.
