UK Strategy & Transactions Manager

Arthur D. Little has been at the forefront of innovation since 1886. We are an acknowledged thought leader in linking strategy, innovation, and transformation in technology-intensive and converging industries. We navigate our clients through changing business ecosystems to uncover new growth opportunities. We enable our clients to build innovation capabilities and transform their organizations. Our consultants have strong practical industry experience combined with excellent knowledge of key trends and dynamics. Arthur D. Little is present in the most important business centers around the world.

Arthur D. Little has a strong global network with over 1,500 consultants in 50 offices, serving a blue-chip client base - listed and private corporates, PE, Infra and SWFs.

Responsibilities

The Role: ADL is currently looking to hire an experienced Manager (Project Manager) to support the development of capability and client base for the Strategy & Transactions Team within the UK. The individual will have a strong track record in successfully delivering projects in the areas of Strategy, CDD and Value Creation for clients based in the UK and internationally. As a manager, you will be hands‑on, work independently with a strong focus on project delivery whilst working closely with colleagues in the UK and international offices of ADL. An entrepreneurial mindset, intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest across industry sectors, background and experience in the Energy, Utilities & Resources sector is highly desirable.

What to Expect?

• Consultancy involves a high level of responsibility and pressure. There can be some stress as there will be tough targets and tight deadlines to meet.
• Work can be carried out at an international level, with many client organisations having offices overseas. This can provide opportunities for travel and work abroad and/or working across different time zones.
• Working with Corporates and the Private Equity, Infrastructure & Sovereign Wealth funds community on strategy, commercial due diligence and post-transaction (value creation) projects.
• Growth oriented organisation with entrepreneurial and driven Partner & Principal colleagues, focused on building a successful practice both in the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and supporting the delivery of often challenging & complex, yet interesting projects.
• Working under pressure within a team environment, with a hands‑on approach and commitment to achieving solutions.
• Demonstrating intellectual curiosity to understand complex problems and rationalise these into workable solutions.
• Being a role model – independently developing and producing high quality output (as required and applicable) against project objectives and tight deadlines.
• Motivating, guiding and managing junior team members to drive efficiency and optimal, pragmatic solutions for clients.
• Providing rigorous analysis from relevant and accurate datasets to drive fact‑based decision making.
• Demonstrating strong presentation and facilitation skills with an ability to succinctly and creatively present robust and evidence-based messages.
• Contributing to impactful thought leadership for use in business development, engagement delivery, as well as marketing to build ADL’s profile.

Experience:

• 5+ years experience and management of similar projects, in a strategy / management consulting environment.
• At least 2.1 Honours Degree, from a Russell Group or similar university.
• STEM, Economics background desirable, but not necessary.

Personal Attributes:

• Committed to the highest professional standards of quality, ethics and integrity.
• Intellectual curiosity, “Can-Do” attitude.
• Strong interest and desire to develop expertise in the Energy, Utilities & Resources sector.
• Highly motivated, energetic, entrepreneurial, hard‑working and creative.
• Team Player with excellent communication, facilitation, analytical skills.
• Ability to engage constructively with senior team members (Partner, Principal).
• Maturity, experience and confidence to manage consulting teams.
• Track record of delivering consulting projects with various team sizes and composition.
• Aptitude for client relationship building, and motivation for selling and business development.

Hiring Process and Applying:

Successful candidates will be invited to a multi‑stage interview process. The interview format will typically include the following steps: two interviews, a case study and couple of interviews with senior members of the team.

Additional Information:

Some UK, EU and Global travel should be expected. At ADL we embrace diversity and equality of opportunity.