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About the Division

Innovation, transformation and leadership occur in many ways. At Deloitte Consulting, our ability to help solve clients’ most complex issues is distinct. We deliver strategy and implementation, from a business and technology view, to help lead in the markets where our client's compete.

Our global network of Strategy professionals draws on the strength of Deloitte’s full suite of professional services and industry experience to focus solutions on the real issues affecting businesses today.

Our professionals need to have the acumen to handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, balancing long term projects with the urgency of immediate operational demands. We are committed to establishing and empowering the firm by establishing an environment of continuous learning and enriching career opportunities.

What impact will you make?

Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you’ll find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

How you will grow

At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs at Deloitte University, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

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Are you a game changer?  Do you believe in adding advantage at every level in everything you do?  You may be one of us.

Deloitte Consulting is growing, with a focus on developing our already powerful teams.  We are looking for smart, accountable, innovative professionals with deep industry experience and insights to join the world’s #1 Consulting firm.

Deloitte Consulting is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Strategy Leader with a growth focused background that could include organic and/or inorganic growth to support existing and develop new clients for the Strategy practice. The professional required will need to exhibit strong entrepreneurial traits, as well as an understanding of the shifts and trends in the way company's create value.

The ideal person will thrive working in an integrated, inter-disciplinary team made up of tax, legal, corporate finance, consulting, etc., skill sets across the broader Deloitte business. Although an industry-agnostic role, exposure to consumer goods, telecommunications and media industries will be preferred. This leader will also need the gravitas and track record to be trusted in the market whilst also having the commercial savvy to negotiate alternate fee arrangements as and when required.

Main Purpose of Job

To be part of the Monitor Deloitte Strategy team, delivering services to clients on delegated engagements/projects, with a specific focus. Supporting high-performing people and teams to make an impact that matters and deliver exceptional client service. Support existing clients and develop new clients for the Strategy practice.

Your role as a leader

At Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters. In addition to living our purpose, Managers across our organization:

·         Develop high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities

·         Deliver exceptional client service; maximize results and drive high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders

·         Influence clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people

·         Understand key objectives for clients and Deloitte; align people to objectives and set priorities and direction

Qualifications & Experience

Required

·         Completed university graduate degree

·         10-15 years of top-tier management consulting or other professional services experience and roles, including functional practice management and strategy consulting or corporate strategy.

·         Over five years of business development experience and a track record working at senior level is critical, ideally focused on growth strategy solutions-based practice growth.

Preferred

·         An advanced degree in Business is preferred but not essential

Key Competencies required:

Leadership / Behavioural Capabilities

·         Living our Purpose - Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make

·         Influence - Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people

·         Performance drive - Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders

·         Strategic direction - Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction

·         Talent development - Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities

Specialised Capabilities

•     Mature Domain Expertise – Ability to apply deep, specialized expertise in a particular product/domain to solve complex business issues

Cross-Consulting Capabilities

•     Delivery Excellence - Ability to plan and execute a project to deliver a superior client experience

·         Knows the Business and Sector - Ability to comprehend how the client’s business works and keep up-to-date on industry/sector trends and leading practices

·         Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving - Ability to identify and solve problems objectively using analysis, experience and judgment

·         Financial Acumen - Ability to incorporate financial information when evaluating business opportunities and making recommendations

·         Executive Presence - Ability to develop relationships, establish credibility with and instill confidence in clients

·          Global Mindset - Ability to leverage cross-geography insights and practitioners to enhance client service delivery

·         Business-Technology Acumen - Ability to articulate how technology enables and differentiates the business and communicate this effectively to clients

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.