Digital Project Leader/Principal, ERP

Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.

To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose.

We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

Practice Area Profile

What You'll Do

As a TDA Project Leader/Principal focused on ERP at BCG, you will lead a team of consultants and digital specialists to advise clients on their Enterprise Systems strategies, particularly emphasizing how next-generation ERP solutions can drive digital agendas and business transformation. From that base you will have the ability to expand to a range of topics, including, but not limited to the following:

• Transformation of the Technology Function and Technology Build: Redesigning technology functions to improve flexibility, efficiency, and Business-IT alignment.
• AI and Innovation: Driving transformational value through cutting-edge applications of AI and Machine Learning tools that are fully scaled into the business.
• New Ways of Working: Building ongoing organizational change capabilities, and helping clients transform into digital enterprises that continue to develop and innovate with speed, at scale.

As a TDA Project Leader/Principal, you'll primarily focus on digital topics while tackling broader challenges presented by our clients. You'll play a pivotal role at the forefront of client engagements, driving tangible value creation. At BCG, we hold ourselves to high standards, prioritizing actionable insights over mere presentations.

Our goal is to catalyze transformative change, shifting our clients' mindsets and enabling them to innovate and evolve their business practices.

In addition to overseeing comprehensive client programs, you'll mentor and empower your team to enhance their consulting and digital capabilities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. Collaborating closely with both BCG and client project leaders, you'll leverage your expertise to synthesize recommendations, challenge assumptions, and refine analyses as needed.

Furthermore, you'll contribute to BCG's thought leadership in the digital arena, shaping industry-leading perspectives and reinforcing our reputation as a digital pioneer.

What You'll Bring (Experience & Qualifications)

• Minimum 5 Years of Digital Experience: You should possess a solid background spanning at least five years in dynamic digital fields, including but not limited to ERP transformation programs, product management, technical architecture, data & analytics, and the delivery of cutting-edge technology enabled business transformations.
• 3-5 Years of Consulting Experience: Demonstrated expertise in a consulting environment, specifically with a focus on driving large-scale ERP and platform enabled transformations while consistently delivering exceptional client service. Core consulting skills are imperative for success in this role.
• Ideally Experience in Functional Process Areas: Ideally, you have hands-on experience in key functional process areas such as finance, supply chain, or order-to-cash, or a strong background in technical development/architecture.
• Experience Developing Business Cases: Proven track record in developing compelling business cases for large-scale technology-led transformations, showcasing your ability to drive strategic decision-making.
• Strong Analytical and Conceptual Thinking: Exceptional analytical skills combined with a keen capacity for conceptual thinking are essential for navigating complex challenges in this role.
• Ability to Synthesize Technical Complexities: Demonstrated proficiency in distilling intricate technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for C-level audiences.
• Adaptability to Hypothesis-Based Environments: Thrives in hypothesis-based environments, where inductive reasoning is the norm, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in problem-solving approaches.
• Deep Industry Alignment: Extensive experience aligned with at least one industry, ensuring an immediate fit with our business objectives and client needs.Strong Relationship Building and Leadership Skills: Proven track record of building credibility and fostering relationships with leaders, both technical and non-technical, to align strategies, inspire stakeholders, and drive successful outcomes.
• End-to-End Program Lifecycle Management: Demonstrated ability to manage the entire program lifecycle, from envisioning the program vision and roadmap to delivering exceptional customer experiences and managing stakeholder interactions.
• Advanced Quantitative Analysis and Strategic Thinking: Proficiency in advanced quantitative analysis coupled with a high capacity for strategic, end-to-end thinking, enabling you to drive impactful solutions.
• Excellent Communication and Persuasion Skills: Exceptional communication and persuasion skills are crucial for effectively conveying complex ideas and driving alignment across diverse stakeholders.
• Strong Academic Background: Preferred qualifications include a master's degree (MS or MBA) from a reputable institution, reflecting your commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Proven Client Engagement Management: Demonstrated ability to manage client engagements, nurture client relationships, and provide thought leadership to teams, ensuring the quality and success of engagements.
• Track Record of Building Strong Client Relationships: A solid history of cultivating and deepening relationships with clients in large organizations, coupled with the ability to identify growth opportunities and drive business expansion.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Strategic vision for corporate learning and development
• Ability to design end-to-end talent development solutions
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Tenacity and growth mindset

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

The companies that are winning the digital future are those that embrace digital diversity: diverse perspectives, diverse skills, and diverse capabilities. BCG’s digital teams reflect this diversity, combining digital-savvy business consultants and industry experts with a full spectrum of digital specialists.

As you collaborate with BCG Associates, Consultants, and Principals, you will increase your understanding of complex business problems from a wide range of perspectives and develop new skills.

At the same time, you’ll partner with senior clients, taking on the role of trusted advisor, and work at all levels of the client organization to find and execute value creation strategies that result in game changing outcomes for our clients.

Travel is anticipated and estimated at 20-40% in order to engage with teams and clients on an as needed basis.

What We Offer

At BCG, we care about our people, and offer best in class benefits to support you personally and professionally throughout your different life experiences including:

• An opportunity to work organically across disciplines and across BCG, we offer a unified and unrivaled opportunity that combines strategic thinking with hands-on applications.
• A unique experience to work alongside a team of passionate and driven problem-solvers with a mission to deliver innovative and valuable digital solutions in a supportive environment.

BCG pioneered strategy consulting more than 50 years ago, and we continue to innovate and redefine the industry. We offer multiple career paths for the world’s best talent to have a real impact on business and society. As part of our team, you will benefit from the breadth and diversity of what we are doing today and where we are headed next. We count on your authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity.

In return we are committed to supporting you in discovering the most fulfilling career journey possible—and unlocking your potential to advance the world.

FOR U.S. APPLICANTS

Boston Consulting Group ("BCG") is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The first year base compensation for this role is $225,400 in USD.

In addition to your base salary, you will also be eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus and BCG’s Profit Sharing and Retirement Fund (PSRF) contribution. BCG also provides a market leading benefits package described below.

At BCG, we are committed to offering a comprehensive benefit program that includes everything our employees and their families need to be well and live life to the fullest. We pay the full cost of medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees - and their eligible family members.* That’s zero dollars in premiums taken from employee paychecks. All our plans provide best in class coverage:

• Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
• $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs
• Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 (USD) in orthodontia benefits
• Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually
• Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
• Fully vested retirement contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not
• Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and annual office closure between Christmas and New Years
• Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
• Employees, spouses, and children are covered at no cost. Employees share in the cost of domestic partner coverage. To learn more about our employee benefit please check our Benefits page.