Managing Consultant (Director) - Consumer & Manufactur…

As a Senior Consultant in PA’s Operations & Improvement team, you will lead complex operational engagements that improve efficiency, resilience, and value across client value chains. You’ll balance delivery leadership with shaping client roadmaps and developing long-term relationships. The role combines hands-on transformation with strategic advisory to drive measurable benefits. You’ll work with cross-functional teams on end-to-end improvements and contribute to thought leadership within the function.

• Competitive compensation package
• Performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits
• Access to tools and training programmes
• Flexible working patterns

• Lead delivery of complex operational improvement engagements with measurable benefits and high client satisfaction
• Act as trusted adviser to senior client stakeholders on operational excellence, cost optimization, supply chain performance, and process improvement
• Diagnose current operational performance, identify opportunities, and design data-driven initiatives
• Define and deliver end-to-end improvements across operating models, processes, systems, and ways of working
• Own and grow key client accounts by identifying follow-on opportunities and shaping roadmaps
• Support business development activities including opportunity identification, proposal development, and client presentations
• Contribute to thought leadership and capability development within the team
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to junior team members

• Bachelor's or Master's degree
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in operations, operational excellence, process improvement, supply chain, manufacturing, or related consulting/industry role
• Proven track record leading and delivering complex operational or transformation initiatives with benefit realization
• Strong understanding of performance improvement, cost optimization, and value-chain analysis
• Excellent analytical skills translating data into insights and recommendations
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills
• Experience leading teams and developing others
• Experience supporting or leading business development and account growth, including proposals and client relationships
• Fluency in Dutch and English
• Willingness to travel for client engagements
• Drive for personal development and team success

• Stakeholder management
• Communication and influencing at senior levels
• Mentorship and team collaboration
• Operational excellence
• Cost optimization
• Supply chain performance