Intermediate Consultant- Strategy and Operations Consulting

Shape the Future of Industrial Projects with Group-IPS At Group-IPS , we combine consulting insight with engineering and project management excellence. For over three decades, we have partnered with global industrial leaders to redefine operations, accelerate transformation, and bring large-scale investments to life. We combine the analytical rigor of a consulting firm with the hands-on execution of an EPCM leader —a unique blend that allows us to advise on strategy, build business cases, and then drive projects all the way through engineering, architecture, and implementation. With presence in more than 10 countries and an entrepreneurial culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning thrive, Group-IPS offers the challenge, exposure, and impact of top-tier consulting with the tangible results of real-world project delivery Requirements As a Consultant in our Madrid office, you will help clients navigate strategic and operational challenges , while also guiding the execution of large-scale industrial projects . This is a hybrid role—part strategy consultant , part project manager —designed for professionals who want to see their advice put into practice . Key responsibilities include: Strategic Consulting & Business Analysis Lead diagnostic assessments of client operations, mapping AS-IS processes and identifying improvement opportunities. Develop business cases and strategic roadmaps for areas such as supply chain, sustainability, and digitalization. Advise C-level stakeholders on operational efficiency, organizational transformation, and investment decisions. Project & Program Management Translate strategy into action by managing projects from concept through execution. Drive PMO design, performance optimization, and transformation programs with measurable outcomes. Act as the key interface with client stakeholders, ensuring projects align with strategic objectives. Industrial & Technical Advisory Contribute to Masterplan and Feasibility analysis, process optimization, and manufacturing/supply chain efficiency projects. Work hand-in-hand with our engineering and architecture experts to ensure solutions are innovative, feasible, and sustainable . Who You Are We are looking for a strategic advisor with strong project leadership skills , ideally with experience in a top consulting firm or industrial transformation projects . Requirements: Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field . 3-6 years’ experience in consulting (strategy, operations, transformation, or sustainability), ideally in an international setting. Demonstrated expertise in project management within industrial, infrastructure, or large-scale investment projects. People leadership and mentoring experience is a must. Track record in client-facing consulting roles , with exposure to senior stakeholders (C-level preferred). Fluent in English and Spanish ; French or German is an asset. Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint (Power BI a plus). Open to mobility for national and international assignments. Benefits A true consulting role: Beyond engineering and project delivery, you’ll shape client strategy, design transformation roadmaps, and deliver measurable impact. International consulting exposure: Work with leading industrial clients across Europe and beyond. Impact-driven culture: Combine the prestige of consulting with the satisfaction of seeing projects materialize. Career growth: Accelerate your path in a fast-growing company that values initiative and performance. Entrepreneurial spirit: Join a young, collaborative, and innovative environment with flat hierarchies. Continuous learning: Structured training and mentoring to support your growth as both a consultant and project leader.