Strategic Development Director

Strategic Development Director - Global Practice Areas

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Locations: Madrid | Lisbon

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. Founded in 1963 as the pioneer in business strategy, BCG helps 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, using a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and all levels of the client organization to generate results that allow our clients to thrive.

What You'll Do

As a Strategic Development Director – Global Practice Areas, you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering strategic priorities across BCG’s Global Industry and Functional Practice Areas (PAs). Reporting to the Strategic Development Senior Director – Global Practice Areas, you will lead key initiatives focused on enhancing PA performance, driving revenue- and cost‑optimization programs, and aligning investment strategies with organizational objectives. You will also take on people‑management responsibilities, overseeing a high‑performing team of strategic project managers, mentoring and guiding them to deliver impactful results while fostering professional growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

- Designing and leading cross‑PA initiatives, focusing on cost‑optimization programs and strategic resource allocation.

- Leading and managing a team of strategic project managers, setting clear goals, providing regular feedback, and fostering a collaborative, high‑performing team culture.

- Managing end‑to‑end projects from planning through execution, including senior stakeholder alignment and communication.

- Providing thought partnership to senior leaders, facilitating alignment on BCG’s “Change‑the‑Business” agenda, and driving decision‑making processes.

- Collaborating with global teams, including regional offices and practice leadership, on the execution of key project deliverables.

- Working with global leadership to translate high‑level strategic ideas into actionable plans.

- Conducting regular competitive intelligence and strategic analysis, with support from PA and Finance teams, to track progress and support business development activities.

You’re Good At

- People management: Leading, mentoring, and empowering teams of project managers to achieve exceptional results.

- Project management: Leading complex strategic initiatives, particularly in cost management, managing multiple parallel workstreams with independent judgment and prioritization.

- Strategic problem‑solving: Addressing complex, ambiguous business challenges with a structured, data‑driven approach.

- Executive communication: Delivering clear, action‑oriented recommendations and effectively engaging with senior stakeholders (e.g., PALs, GPMDs, MDPs).

- Collaborating across a matrix environment: Cultivating strong relationships with global teams and driving alignment across diverse teams.

- Managing competing priorities: Delivering high‑quality outcomes under tight timelines while juggling multiple workstreams.

What You'll Bring

- 10‑12 years of relevant experience in strategy or management consulting, with expertise in project management, people management, and cost‑optimization programs.

- Proven experience leading and mentoring teams of strategic project managers.

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or a business‑related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.

- Ability to team effectively with others across seniority levels, functions, and cultural backgrounds.

- Strong business sense and interest in business development, with an ability to envision a path and to drive it forward.

- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence senior executives.

Who You'll Work With

You will report to the Strategic Development Senior Director – Global Practice Areas and work closely with BCG’s Global PA Executive Leadership Team. You will also collaborate with Functional and Industry leadership teams, finance, and regional teams to drive initiatives and align on firm‑wide priorities. Additionally, you will lead and manage a team of strategic project managers, supporting their development and success.

Additional Information

Boston Consulting Group is a global management consulting firm dedicated to inspiring and enabling transformative change. We work across industries and functions to solve our clients’ most critical challenges, delivering lasting impact and fostering innovation. Our collaborative, multi‑disciplinary teams bring diverse expertise and perspectives to spark meaningful change for businesses, governments, and society at large.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

Employment Details

Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Business Development and Sales
Industries: Business Consulting and Services

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