Manager, Bcg Vantage

Locations : London | Madrid Who We Are

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What You'll Do

As a Manager – BCG Vantage, AI Cost Advantage on our Topic Activation path within BCG's AI Cost Advantage Offer , you will support the strategy and execution of the portfolio of knowledge assets, services, and expertise that make up the AI Cost Advantage business.

Working closely with the Director, AI Cost Advantage you will contribute to the design, build-out, and commercialization of proprietary cost knowledge assets, tools, and expertise (many GenAI-enabled) that span Cost's functional (e.G., People & Organization, Operations, Technology & Digital Advantage) and industry domains.

This includes applying product management practices, such as road-mapping, backlog prioritization, and translating business needs into specifications, to guide these tools and AI agents through their lifecycle from ideation through launch and iteration. You will also support end-user adoption of these products through training and change management.

You will engage directly with case teams and clients based on your individual cost expertise, translating firmwide knowledge and assets into pragmatic, tailored solutions and demonstrating differentiated impact and value-add on live engagements. As part of a growing team, you will play an active role in mentoring and developing junior team members and will support the Director in maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders across Cost and the Practice Areas that rely on cost expertise.

BCG's Cost business

BCG's Cost business sits at the intersection of BCG's global Cost topic and the functional (e.G., People & Organization;
Operations;
Technology & Digital Advantage) and industry domains (e.G., Consumer, Healthcare) that make up BCG's holistic cost offer. The team works in close coordination across Practice Areas on Cost, helping ensure knowledge, tools, and best practices are shared and applied consistently across the firm.

Examples of Cost assets you may work on

• Cost Diagnostic tools and taxonomy frameworks (proprietary P&L baselining and cost-bucket mapping solutions)
• Unified Benchmarking Database (proprietary functional and cross-functional cost benchmarking solution)
• Cost belief-audit and expert-review frameworks (structured tools for refining and sizing savings opportunities)
• Cross-functional cost lever libraries and playbooks spanning the firm's holistic cost taxonomy
• GenAI-enabled cost advantage agents and tools
• Additional Cost expert AI agents

YOU'RE GOOD AT

• Leading problem solving and solutioning for clients and driving towards pragmatic solutions tailored to the business context
• Leading development and commercialization of Cost expertise and digital/AI assets
• Engaging and communicating with senior stakeholders, demonstrating expert presence and credibilityLeading projects in a highly effective manner, mobilizing team to deliver on business priorities and commercial impactActing as a highly effective coach and mentor, guiding team members to achieve goals efficiently and effectivelyBalancing depth in a specific cost functional area (e.G., People/Org, Operations, IT/Tech) with a working knowledge of the broader cost portfolioWorking in an ever changing and complex environment, and comfortable with ambiguity and navigating a fast-paced environment

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years consulting experience relevant to cost transformation, cost take-out, or related topics required; candidates with consulting experience preferred
• In lieu of consulting experience, 4+ years minimum industry experience required; 6-10+ years of industryexperience strongly preferred
• Bachelor's Degree required (advanced degree preferred)
• Specialization in relevant cost topics, e.G., a specific functional area such as People & Organization, Operations, or Technology & Digital Advantage
• Experience in product management (e.G., road-mapping, backlog prioritizatio