Senior Director, Consulting Programs

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WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

Under general direction of Office Head and Talent VP, serve as senior level leader on people / consulting and staffing programs and initiatives for the office. This role oversees and manages the Senior Manager and Manager Programs and provides support and direction to the other program manager(s) overseeing the Consultant programs.

WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM

This role drives and develops programs and processes to support key strategic business goals for the Chicago office and partners with senior leadership on various cross-office initiatives and projects.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Staffing :

• Partner with leadership team to understand staffing needs, including nature of assignments, staffing requirements, and oversee staffing of teams to projects based on understanding of client, office and individual needs.
• Oversee staffing decisions at the Senior Manager and Manager level, coordinating with AC and C / M Program Managers to staff balanced teams under team leads.
• Coordinate with local HR and the HR Operations Team on key people processes (e.g. BOSS, Trellis).
• Team with the Recruiting Lead on consultant onboarding in order to optimize start dates, effectively use information on new start backgrounds / strengths and ensure a smooth start at Bain.
• Coordinate with the Manager, Consulting Programs to oversee and maintain Staffing systems, reports, and provide regular updates to the Chicago Staffing and people leadership teams; develop and implement analytic tools to aid in management of Chicago’s consulting operations; work with Finance to provide insight and analysis into cost / revenue drivers.
• Partner with senior leadership team to make recommendations around decisions to best optimize trade‑offs between client service, utilization and retention.
• Advise HR Partner and Office Head on forward‑looking issues with meeting case portfolio needs and recommend solutions to meet any gaps identified.
• Support Talent VP and NA Staffing Officers in cross‑office / geo staffing processes.
• Lead capacity and headcount planning for the office at all levels across all timeframes (weekly, monthly, annually, 3‑year plan).
• Support program management strategy across all dimensions and classes.

Program / Class Management

Office Leadership / Operations

ABOUT YOU

U.S. Compensation Information

Base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution. In Chicago, IL the good‑faith, reasonable annualized full‑time salary range for this role is $220,500 – $270,500. This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation.

Bain & Company’s comprehensive benefits and wellness program includes fully vested 401(k) company contribution, paid life and long‑term disability insurance, annual fitness reimbursements, and generous paid time off including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays.

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