[KSA] Senior Consultant

Sia is a specialist Management Consulting firm born in Paris, France in 1999 and has grown into a global firm with over 3,000 employees and annual revenue exceeding $500m. Our culture is strongly oriented towards high-quality expertise and delivering excellent results and outcomes for our clients, which include a wide range of multinational companies. Testament to its success, Sia has shown double-digit growth every year since inception.

Sia is a pioneer of Consulting 4.0, putting us at the forefront of the technology revolution, deploying augmented Consultants capable of leveraging emerging digital technology to enhance and improve their cognitive reasoning, analysis and planning. Supported by Augmented & Artificial Intelligence, Automation and Data Science we empower our clients to make the right decisions at the right time for the right reasons.

With our consultants representing 41 different nationalities, we are a highly diverse team spread across 48 offices in 19 countries. However, using innovative technologies such as our own in-house apps, social networks, and digital tools, we provide a truly integrated global service.

Sia is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being. Our diversity and inclusion networks (local and global) contribute to a pipeline of initiatives to enhance employee quality of life and foster a caring environment to work in.

Employees are encouraged to contribute to these initiatives and drive positive change in the organisation across 5 pillars: Women@Sia, Multi-Ethnic, Well-being, and Environment.

In the Middle East, Sia provides expert advisory services on strategy & execution, innovation, operational performance & cost reduction, cyber & data security, efficient organisation, transformation & change management, HR performance, and IT performance. In addition to these services, Sia Institute, Sia Partners’ world-class international training arm, provides a wide range of learning programs and workshops with modules successfully delivered across various locations and sectors, particularly in the Middle East.

Why join the Sia Village?

Excellence | Entrepreneurship | Innovation | Teamwork | Care & Support | Employee Wellbeing

These are the six core values that guide all our actions. As an expression of our values, our Sia Village concept describes our commitment to fostering a sense of community within and among our offices. We believe that knowledge sharing is the key, not only to innovation, but to the growth and development of our people.

Our Senior Consultant play pivotal roles in supporting the delivery of project engagements, service delivery, and targeted initiatives within our Middle East team. They engage in designated focus areas, ensuring diligent monitoring and successful execution of projects that align with agreed outcomes.

Operating across various sectors including transport, energy, banking & insurance, and the public sector, the Middle East team addresses challenges in innovation and business transformation. Guided by experienced managers, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team, engaging in a wide range of missions:

• Project Delivery and Management:

  • Contribute to various work streams within complex projects, ensuring regular progress updates and strategic alignment with client goals.

  • Conduct high-level analyses and develop comprehensive action plans.

  • Lead meetings effectively to drive strategic decision-making.

  • Oversee multiple project workstreams, ensuring they align with broader strategic objectives and deliver on key performance indicators.

• Business Development:

  • Proactively identify, track, and qualify new business opportunities.

  • Independently draft significant sections of business proposals, contributing to the team’s growth objectives.

  • Play a significant role in proposal development and the qualification of new business opportunities, expanding our market reach.

• Client and Team Management:

  • Supervise and mentor junior team members, ensuring their ongoing professional development and significant contribution to project deliverables.

  • Coach others in the effective use of consulting tools and methodologies to enhance project outcomes and client satisfaction.

  • Support clients in achieving sustainable performance and improvements, applying tailored solutions to complex business challenges.

  • Manage project teams comprehensively, fostering team development while exemplifying and promoting core company values.

• Sector Expertise and Thought Leadership:

  • Possess a deep understanding of industry landscapes, business concepts, and key stakeholders, which informs strategy and execution.

  • Contribute to the internal life of the firm through various initiatives:

    • Developing or enhancing our offerings through training sessions and working groups.

    • Contributing to our publication policy through articles, studies, and press releases.

    • Expanding new business activities by responding to tenders and drafting commercial proposals.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a top-tier university in Engineering, Business Administration, Innovation, or related fields.
• 5-7 years of consulting experience, with a demonstrated track record of client engagement, project management and strategy management.
• Advanced proficiency in Strategy and/or business transformation topics and project management.
• Enhanced interpersonal skills, capable of fostering client relationships and collaborating effectively with diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the capability to inspire and influence the decisions of executives and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, capable of leading analytical projects and interpreting complex data sets. Ability to extract insights and implications from data sets collections.
• PMP certification is highly desirable
• Business proficiency level in English and Arabic (reading, writing, typing) is a must.

Joining Sia means integrating into a globally recognized firm that fosters personal growth through our unique Sia Village concept, which promotes a community-driven culture reinforced by values of Excellence, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Teamwork, Care & Support, and Employee Wellbeing, ensuring a fulfilling career path.

What a career at Sia offer you?

• Competitive compensation: an competitive salary and benefits package, benchmarked against the market to ensure the most competitive offers.
• Entrepreneurial spirit: Join us on an entrepreneurial journey that not only fosters innovation but also empowers you to drive your own success. Dive into a culture where your ideas shape the future.
• Tailored career advocacy program: Receive dedicated support designed to help you achieve your professional aspirations. Our program pairs you with mentors who provide actionable feedback, ensuring continuous progress and success in your career path.
• Continuous growth: Engage with ongoing opportunities for learning and development, particularly in new and emerging topics. Stay ahead of the curve by continually advancing your knowledge and skills.

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Sia, we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients, building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact.

We are guided by the pursuit of understanding and take pride in being able to provide meaningful solutions to our clients’ unique challenges. We bring our whole selves to work and strive to listen, observe, understand and be understood.

To learn more about our mission, values, and business sectors, please visit our website.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.