Manager - Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM)

About Squarcle / The Team

Squarcle is a growing strategy, operations and digital consultancy dedicated to driving the performance of our clients. We are people orientated and pride ourselves on our people-first culture. Unlike many consultancies, Squarcle is as equally dedicated to delivery as it is to design.

The supply chain strategy and operations department are responsible for the provision of expert supply chain strategy and operational advice to clients that function within a fast-moving global environment. “We optimise the performance of supply chains through the expertise of operations professionals, digitisation and data science”. Squarcle is committed to equality and diversity and our aim is to build and develop a diverse, dedicated, and high-performing team of subject matter experts to help our clients achieve supply chain and operational excellence.

Job Overview / Introduction

As our business grows, we need to inject the right balance of a) established industry expertise, b) energetic new perspectives and c) people with experience delivering consulting projects at the pace, scale and quality our clients expect.

As a Manager - Asset Lifecycle Management you will be a senior member of the Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) capability team which is responsible for the provision of expert asset lifecycle management advice to clients that function within a fast-moving global environment. The team is made up of subject matter experts that will contribute to projects to deliver the client mandate. Working together but often independently, each consultant will be expected to work onsite and remotely with the client on complex engagements.

Primary Roles And Responsibilities

• Engagement Management and Execution
• Lead consulting engagements from initiation to completion, ensuring successful project delivery and closure.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with the client, and the Engagement Director and team.
• Develop plans, allocate resources, and manage engagement teams to ensure timelines are adhered to and outputs are delivered within budget constraints.
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight to consultants, ensuring quality standards and processes of the client and Squarcle are followed.
• Analyse, assess, design and deliver through-life Asset Lifecycle Management and Integrated Logistic Support strategies.
• Develop innovative approaches to the provision of Integrated Support Solutions utilising data and data analytics.
• Capability Development
• Lead the development and implementation of learning programmes, frameworks, and tools that enhance individual and organisational capabilities.
• Conduct capability assessments and workforce analysis to identify current gaps and anticipate future skill requirements.
• Support the integration of capability development into annual planning, talent strategies, and performance frameworks.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, HR, and functional teams to promote capability initiatives.
• Business Development
• Identify and pursue follow on work and new business opportunities with existing and potential clients.
• Support the development of proposals, negotiate contracts, contribute to the sales, and bid processes.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape.
• Leverage your network to expand the client base.
• Maintain and develop relationships with key clients.
• Squarcle Management Responsibilities
• Support the internal staffing processes including performance management of assigned individuals.
• Encourage effective working in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture.
• Conduct performance reviews and annual appraisals for performance appraisees.
• Lead, coach and mentor team members.
• Monitor compliance of Squarcle policies and processes.
• Client Engagement and Relationship Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior clients, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Understand client business objectives, challenges, and industry trends.
• Collaborate with clients to identify areas for improvement and develop innovative solutions.
• Ensure high client satisfaction through effective communication and timely delivery of project milestones and deliverables.
• Team Leadership and Mentorship
• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of consultants.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants, assisting in their professional growth.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and identify training needs.
• Foster knowledge sharing and best practices within the consulting team.
• Thought Leadership and Industry Expertise
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives by publishing articles or speaking at industry conferences.
• Participate in professional development activities.

Secondary Roles And Responsibilities

• Assist with Squarcle recruitment and retention activities.
• Support the development of Squarcle policies and processes.

Essential KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 6+ years of professional experience working in a consulting environment.
• Track record of successful delivery of advisory or technology services.
• Strong programme delivery and management experience.
• Strong Integrated Logistic Support / Asset Lifecycle Management experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in ALM and supportability engineering.
• Experience utilising data analysis to develop evidence based, data driven support options and solutions.
• Extensive experience of managing a complex, decentralised matrix team.
• Experience of managing and influencing executive level internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work in multi-disciplinary environments.
• Advanced communication, presentation and IT skills.
• Flexibility to travel as needed to client site.

DESIRABLE

• Technical capability in one or more of: Procurement, Supply Chain, Enterprise Design, Data Analytics, System Integration.
• Working knowledge of Defence Standard 00-600.
• Industry experience in one or more of: Defence, Construction, Local Govt, NHS.

What we offer

• Generous leave package: 26 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance provided once you’ve completed your probation.
• £1,000 referral bonus for successful hires.
• Annual training week abroad.
• Funding for qualifications that benefit both you and the business.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Pension contributions are 3% employer and 5% employee.

Our working hours are 8:30 am – 5:30 pm (with an hour for lunch), Monday – Friday.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance.

We’re committed to creating a diverse environment. We embrace differences and hire based on merit, giving equal consideration to all applications, regardless of gender, background, and race.