Senior Manager: Strategy Advisory

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In a market that demands a critical balance between accelerating performance and protecting long-term value, Deloitte stands as the world’s leading professional services firm and a trusted strategic partner. We bring challenge, curiosity, and a provocative edge to every engagement - from high-stakes mergers and acquisitions to complex restructurings, valuations, and forensic investigations. By combining deep industry expertise with a global footprint, we empower our clients to navigate complexity, act decisively, and meet the rising demands for transparency. At Deloitte, we don't just follow conventional thinking; we unlock and preserve value in the moments that matter most.

Why you'll enjoy this new opportunity?

At Deloitte, our purpose is to make an impact that matters — for our clients, our people, and society. As a Strategy and Business Design Senior Manager, you will work closely with C-suite stakeholders to develop and implement transformative strategies, shape operating models, and drive business transformation initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex engagements, collaborate with a diverse group of experienced strategists and industry experts, and be part of a global community that shares best practices across industries. You will play a key role in delivering impactful solutions that shape the future of our clients’ businesses.

What are the main activities and tasks involved?

• Lead and independently manage engagements or major workstreams within large programmes, providing final review on deliverables

• Support and manage project teams, ensuring workloads are balanced and conducting regular project retrospectives

• Execute rigorous analysis to build evidence supporting strategy development and change, and develop informed recommendations

• Lead engagements from scoping through delivery, working closely with Deloitte Partners and internal teams to address clients’ strategic challenges

• Manage day-to-day client relationships, shaping strategic hypotheses and recommendations, and acting as a trusted advisor

• Plan and manage moderately complex projects on time and within budget, including billing, quality control, risk management, and team planning

• Take a leadership role in business development, identifying opportunities for broader offerings and contributing to sales materials and pursuit processes

• Mentor and coach junior colleagues to develop their technical and soft skills and support their career growth

• Build personal brand and subject matter expertise by proactively developing skills, seeking feedback, and sharing insights with colleagues

Skills and qualifications required:

• Extensive experience leading strategy development, operating model design, or business transformation, ideally with exposure to M&A consulting or corporate strategy delivery

• Proven stakeholder and team management skills, with experience delivering business-critical outcomes under time pressure

• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and creativity in addressing client challenges

• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to generate actionable insights and recommendations

• Ability to simplify complex ideas and communicate key messages clearly and concisely.

• Solid understanding of constructing and evidencing strategic arguments, structuring analysis, and understanding market dynamics

• Postgraduate or professional qualification (e.g., MBA or equivalent) is advantageous

• Strong financial analysis and modelling skills are beneficial

• Flexibility to travel as required

Who will I be reporting to and what is their leadership style?

You will report to the  Partner of the Strategy and Business Design team, a leader known for their collaborative and empowering approach. They focus on fostering innovation, professional development, and delivering exceptional client impact. Their leadership style encourages open communication, accountability, and continuous learning.

Where will I be working and what is the working model?

This role is based in our Dublin office, with a flexible hybrid working model that supports a balance between office presence and remote working to enhance productivity and wellbeing. You may also be required to travel to client sites as necessary. For more information on our working arrangements, please visit our Deloitte Works webpage.

If you meet most of the criteria above, we encourage you to apply. Deloitte is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure that any reasonable accommodations are implemented throughout the recruitment and selection process.

What we offer

Your reward at Deloitte is competitive, purpose driven and designed to support your growth. It is more than salary. We invest in your personal and professional development, empower your work life balance and offer benefits that support you at every stage of life. These include health and wellbeing supports, pension and savings options, training and coaching and enhanced leave options.