Role : (Manager level - Associate Director level - Director level)
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Contract Type: Full-time | On-site

Role Overview

We are seeking highly motivated Strategy & Transformation Consultants across Manager, Associate Director, and Director levels to lead and deliver high-impact engagements for our clients.

In this role, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to design strategies, drive large-scale transformation programs, and deliver measurable results across sectors.

Depending on seniority, you will lead workstreams, manage client relationships, oversee teams, and shape strategic initiatives that influence organizational and sectoral outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Advisory & Problem Solving

• Lead the development of strategic insights and recommendations through rigorous analysis, market research, and stakeholder engagement.

• Structure complex business problems into clear frameworks and actionable solutions.

• Design strategies and transformation roadmaps that support organizational growth, efficiency, and innovation.

Client Engagement & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with senior client stakeholders including executives, government leaders, and board members.

• Facilitate workshops, strategic discussions, and decision-making sessions.

• Build trusted relationships and act as a strategic advisor to clients.

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead project workstreams and ensure delivery of high-quality outputs within timelines.

• Manage multidisciplinary consulting teams and mentor junior consultants.

• Oversee project governance, risk management, and client communication.

Business Development & Thought Leadership

• Contribute to proposal development and support business development efforts.

• Identify opportunities to expand engagements and deepen client relationships.

• Support development of intellectual capital, methodologies, and sector insights.

Team Development

• Mentor and develop junior consultants through coaching and structured feedback.

• Contribute to the growth of the firm’s consulting capability and culture.

Qualifications

Experience

• Manager: ~6–8 years of relevant experience in strategy consulting.

• Associate Director: ~8–12 years of relevant experience in strategy consulting with strong client leadership experience

• Director: 12+ years of relevant experience in strategy consulting, leading complex consulting engagements and managing senior client relationships

Background

Candidates typically come from leading consulting firms such as:

• Top Tier global Strategy consulting firms.

• Leading advisory firms or industry strategy roles.

Core Skills

• Structured problem solving and analytical thinking

• Strategic planning and transformation program design

• Client relationship management and stakeholder engagement

• Team leadership and project management

• Strong communication and executive presentation skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university required

• MBA or advanced degree from a leading institution is preferred

Why Join Contango

• Work on high-impact transformation programs across the region

• Partner with senior government and industry leaders

• Be part of a fast-growing consulting firm shaping the future of advisory in the Middle East

• Opportunity to lead, innovate, and build new capabilities

Disclaimer:

This job posting is not open to recruitment agencies. Any candidate profile submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered as being received directly from an applicant. Contango reserves the rights to contact the candidate directly, without incurring any obligations or liabilities for payment of any fees to the recruitment agency.