Expert Senior Manager, Tech Insights Group

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Tech Insights Group (TIG) at Bain & Company is a rapidly growing global team of world-class consultants and technologists. We work with leading Private Equity (PE) investors and their tech-enabled portfolio companies to act as technical advisors in investment processes. We conduct product and technology due diligence engagements and value creation assignments, leveraging our extensive expertise in software and understanding of commercial environments specific to tech-enabled businesses.

Joining Technology Insights Group (TIG) is an exciting opportunity to build a new and critical capability at Bain. You will work closely with the global Tech leadership and the regional private equity (PE) teams. At Bain, you will leverage your technology and consulting experience in actively contributing to projects, assessing key aspects of leading software companies for PE investors.

Responsibilities In Detail

• Join TIG leadership in building and scaling a new practice and participate as a key thought partner on our growth and strategy.
• Be a critical factor in winning projects, shaping proposals & approach, and convincing clients in a pitch.
• Provide primary thought leadership, ensure that we have insightful answers, and deliver impactful work product for our clients.
• Develop long-term client advocates who want to work with you and with Bain.
• Work hand-in-hand with Partners and teams on case operations and account planning.
• Lead and drive technology due diligence and value creation assignments on behalf of PE investors targeting software businesses.
• Conduct hypothesis-led problem solving, communicate complex ideas, and approach problems strategically.
• Effectively develop and communicate recommendations and insights to the project team, PE investors, and technology leaders.
• Structure and manage day-to-day activities of a team; assist and guide the team in performing a multitude of activities.
• Contribute to and lead on the assessment of product positioning and roadmap completeness and viability.
• Enhance Bain’s Tech Insights brand through external reputation-building and marketing efforts.

About You

The Expert Senior Manager, Technology Insights Group role requires passion for transformation, an entrepreneurial spirit, empathy, and technical aptitude.

• 7 years in a software or technology related position or industry; Technical diligence experience preferred.
• Ability to rapidly absorb and interpret technical information.
• Inquisitive mindset and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional agility.
• Desire to join a rapidly growing startup within a leading strategy consulting firm.
• Proven track record developing and coaching junior team members.
• Undergraduate/Master’s degree from a top tier university in a relevant field.

This role requires a minimum of three days per week working together in person, either at a client location or at your Bain home office. Travel is required.

Throughout your career at Bain you will participate in world class formal and informal training programmes in order to ensure you continuously develop your skills.