Global Practice Management Senior Director - TMT at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in Dallas, TX

Who We Are

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Practice Area

The Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) practice works with companies across the digital device, software, IT services, TV, publishing, information services, entertainment and telecom sectors to make sense of the unrelenting velocity of technological and consumer change they face. We partner with clients to transform their industries, define winning business models, shape their value proposition and go-to-market approach, enhance their operational competitiveness, and create sustained advantage.

What You'll Do

As the Global Practice Management Senior Director (GPMSD), you will partner with the Global Practice Area Leader (PAL) and the TMT PA Leadership Team to define and deliver the Practice's strategic agenda. You will turn vision into execution-driving initiatives, shaping robust processes, and ensuring strong operational performance across regions, sectors, and key business priorities.

You will act as the Practice's "COO", overseeing its three Regions; its three Sector businesses- including products, content and go-to-market; Vantage (Knowledge) - including IP/Assets/Tools; internal and external Marketing and Communications, People and Affiliation; and Finance/Commercial Excellence/ Planning.

The GPMSD is a core member of the global PA Leadership team and in charge of PA infrastructure, operating model and ensuring world class operations that deliver fast, reliable and high-quality strategic support to our internal stakeholders and external partners.

As a senior leader, you will be responsible for a global team of 80+ staff across PA Management, Operations, and Knowledge. You will also contribute to firm-wide priorities through your participation in cross-practice communities, supporting collaboration and alignment beyond the TMT PA.

You're Good At:

Setting a Strategic Vision and Driving to Outcomes

Serve as a strategic thought partner to PA Leadership, helping define and execute the long-term vision
Lead annual PA planning including communicating and winning support from the wider organisation
Facilitate high-impact strategic discussions, and ensure alignment across Regions, Sectors, and Functions
Oversee deep dives and analyses to inform key decisions using business and competitive insights
Evolve run-the-business and go-to-market approaches in collaboration with Regional PALs and Sector Leaders
Identify and mobilize growth opportunities, outlining investment cases and tracking execution
Monitor business performance, flag risks, and recommend leadership interventions to stay on track
Manage overall PA budgets and investments, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities
Support PAL with special initiatives (e.g. keynotes, firmwide leadership engagements)
Rapidly coordinate teams in response to external shifts to stay ahead with clients

Shaping and Accelerating Thought Leadership, IP, and Product Agenda

Shape the Practice's IP strategy, driving the development of new content, products, tools, and databases
Foster collaboration with internal (e.g. BHI, Functional PAs, BCG.X) and external thought leaders
Oversee investment governance, ensuring high ROI and alignment with strategic goals
Partner with the Vantage (Knowledge) team to enhance methodology capture and innovate in tools and data
Drive internal dissemination of content and offers across MDPs and consulting teams
Evaluate and pursue strategic partnerships (e.g. academic or corporate collaborations)

Building Our Brand and External Seat at the Table (SATT)

Collaborate with Marketing and Sector Leaders to shape Marketing strategy and deliver compelling external content, publications, PR, and
events
Oversee the Practice's presence at key global events (e.g. Mobile World Congress) and evolve our positioning
Track ROI on external investments to refine brand strategy and optimize impact
Explore innovative branding tactics and strategic collaborations to expand reach

Defining and Delivering on Our People Agenda

Align people strategy with commercial goals, supporting PA and broader BCG planning
Oversee global, regional, and topic meeting planning and content development
Lead engagement efforts across the PA, innovating around communications and connectivity
Collaborate with Commercial Excellence leaders to equip teams with cutting-edge methodologies and tools
Champion the TMT Purpose across all initiatives and drive its continued relevance
Oversee TMT Academy and develop trainings that upskill teams across all levels
Drive alumni engagement through councils and events, in partnership with BCG regional teams
Align people strategy with commercial goals, supporting PA and broader BCG planning
Oversee global, regional, and topic meeting planning and content development
Lead engagement efforts across the PA, innovating around communications and connectivity
Collaborate with Commercial Excellence leaders to equip teams with cutting-edge methodologies and tools
Champion the TMT Purpose across all initiatives and drive its continued relevance
Oversee TMT Academy and develop trainings that upskill teams across all levels
Drive alumni engagement through councils and events, in partnership with BCG regional teams

Setting and Delivering Against the Vision for PA Teams

Define the vision, culture, and performance goals for PA Management and Operations, and Vantage teams
Lead and coach direct reports, oversee talent pipeline, and guide hiring and team structure
Participate in key management processes (e.g. performance reviews, Career Development Committees)
Partner with Global Knowledge Business Senior Director to shape the future of the Vantage team

Representing TMT Across the BCG PA Community

Act as a primary interface with global BCG functions (Finance, HR, Legal, Marketing, etc.)
Participate in GPMSD forums and firmwide discussions on PA leadership priorities
Represent the Practice in cross-PA initiatives, sub-teams, and strategic projects
Communicate PAL group outcomes to relevant internal stakeholders

What You'll Bring

Senior consulting skills preferred, 12+ years of relevant experience
MBA or similar Masters degree preferred
Significant BCG experience preferred, ideally in the consulting staff (equivalent to Partner or senior Principal)
Significant line management experience
Experience leading large global/virtual teams
Deep understanding of the core Tech, Media and Technology Sectors
We are looking for someone who is bold and aspirational, Willing to challenge and drive, while staying close to the detail necessary
Proficient in PowerPoint, Word and Excel; familiar with collaboration tools (Slack, Trello, MS Teams etc)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Who You'll Work With

TMT Management Team, Leadership Team, TMT Management and Operations team (reporting into you), Knowledge Team (reporting into you), ECTers and senior stakeholders in the BCG practices, regions and functions.

The TMT Practice Area is shaping the future. Tech will be a pivotal part of the growth of BCG and this is a fantastic way to be a part of that growth.

Additional info

Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below.

The base salary range for this role is $198,000.00 - $256,666.67.

This is an estimated range, however, specific base salaries within the range depend on various factors such as experience and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high-end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness.

In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a bonus of up to 45% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 10%.

Senior Directors are also eligible for a Firm Performance Bonus.

All of our plans provide best in class coverage:

Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs
Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits
Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually
Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan
Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 20 vacation days per year (earned at 1.66 days per month)
Paid sick time on an as needed basis

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