Senior Management Consultant

13th February, 2024

Established in 2005, CPM is an independently-owned advisory and project management consultancy delivering value across the entire project lifecycle to governments, asset owners and project owners in the infrastructure and building sectors.
  
Our reputation has been forged by employing quality people who deliver outstanding results by unlocking hidden value for our clients. We treat everyone with respect and dignity; within our teams, our client’s teams, project stakeholders and the wider community.
  
CPM is continuing our journey of growth and innovation. Our team of industry professionals now provide Strategic Advisory services to our clients led by a management consulting expert with international experience and with an MBB background.

The Role

Do you have an unstoppable curiosity and an electric enthusiasm required to create strategic plans for the future by rethinking value chains which leverage the latest trends and know-how?
  
Would you like to fearlessly approach complex problems and develop high value solutions working with a variety of clients, projects, and industries?
  
We are seeking to appoint a Senior Management Consultant to join our Strategic Advisory Team. As a strategic advisory professional at CPM, you will partner with a variety of new and existing clients in the public and private sectors within Queensland. You will also dedicate a part of your time in developing our strategic growth and scaling journey.
  
For our clients, you will provide strategic, operational and sustainability focused solutions for their complex problems. Further, as a member of a diverse and international team led by an ex-MBB consulting leader, you will gain valuable experience across industries and client organisational structures. At the same time, you will enjoy a great sense of work-life balance that prizes outcomes over processes.
  
You will have the autonomy to help shape the future of our Strategic Advisory service offering, lead clients and topics of your choice and work in a highly entrepreneurial organisation. You will enjoy a high degree of trust and support of the CPM Leadership Team and be respected for your efforts. In our collaborative and supportive work environment, you’ll receive the experience, training and coaching you need to progress your career.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Strategy development and implementation – Work with the Strategic Advisory Leader to develop strategic recommendations for public and private sector organisations
• Analysis and insights synthesis – Gather data from diverse sources and conduct quantitative and qualitative research to generate actionable insights using strong synthesis skills
• Stakeholder relationships – Work with Strategic Advisory Leader on establishing and nurturing client relationships across industries in Queensland
• Building the team capabilities – Develop content and thought leadership in chosen areas of focus to further strengthen CPM’s brand  

Key Strengths

• Core consulting skills –Able to do structuring, data gathering and analysis, synthesis, prioritisation and problem solving
• Communication and story-telling– Possess strong oral and written communication skills including storyboarding insights and recommendations into client-ready decks
• Entrepreneurial and self-driven– Able to set goals and work independently in a dynamic environment with evolving client needs

  You Bring (Experience + Qualification):

• Undergraduate degree with a strong academic record and ideally Masters / MBA
• 1-4 years of experience in Management Consulting, ideally with exposure to resources, health, education, engineering/infrastructure and/or government organisations
• Program management involving capital planning and delivery experience (advantageous)
• Solid functional knowledge such as strategy, business improvement, operations, supply chain, change management
• Proven know-how of the “consulting toolkit” and it’s application to business and operational processes through logical reasoning and solution ideation skills
• Ability to provide direction and coordination across the various aspects of highly complex consulting engagements
• Ability to be articulate and discuss strategic plans and ways forward with internal and external customers
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate/collaborate across functions and client domains
• Full rights to work in Australia
• Fluency in English

Why join CPM:

• Assignments with diverse clients offering exciting challenges
• Modern, flexible, fast-paced and international work environment
• Opportunity to work with ambitious, smart and experienced consulting professionals
• Dedicated support for your growth and development
• Entrepreneurial company offering autonomy and exciting learning opportunities
• It is preferred that this role is based in Brisbane or Ipswich on a full time and permanent basis. A hybrid option is available for discussion and consideration.

Please apply online or contact our Recruitment Team on 3281 1004 to discuss further.
  
Recruitment Process:
  
Successful applicants will be contacted and invited to interview subject to screening criteria. The process will also involve case interviews scenarios typical of management consulting roles.
  
NOTE:
  
Culture Amp has shared that research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised groups tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point listed, please do still get in touch. We'd love to chat and see if we can partner on the next chapter of your career.
  
CPM is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.