\n Company: Oliver Wyman

Description:

WHO WE ARE

8works are a specialist co-creation capability who operate at the forefront of accelerating business transformation through co-creative, design thinking methods. The diverse team has grown to around 40 professionals based in London, New York, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin and Dubai. We work across sectors and geographies for some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s biggest brands. We bring a refreshing, open and human approach to work in order to design, activate and embed people-led change. We use highly immersive, creative and collaborative methods to design elegant solutions to complex challenges; aligning key stakeholders to shared outcomes, whilst dramatically compressing time to results.

WHAT YOU WILL DO AS A MANAGING DESIGNER

This role is an outstanding opportunity for a talented practitioner with a track record in the methods and application of design thinking, co-creation and acceleration.

The successful candidate will manage large, complex design events and lead small-to-medium sized engagements and teams. As an integral part of shaping a growing capability, the candidate will embody the firm\xe2\x80\x99s purpose of creating \xe2\x80\x98breakthroughs to achieve the amazing\xe2\x80\x99 whilst managing engagements in a dynamic and fast-moving environment where innovation is cherished.

The role will require plugging into the broader Oliver Wyman business in order to successfully deliver the value proposition and capabilities of a high-end strategy firm.

A Managing Designer leads the project and commercial management of multiple engagements whilst winning the trust of clients by delivering flawlessly, on time and on budget.

As an unflappable, determined and a great relationship builder, you own day-to-day communications with the client and keep the team energized, aligned and coordinated.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Just as every client project is different, so we recognize and value the diversity of backgrounds and skillsets for successful candidates. We are seeking high-caliber individuals who want to join our winning team. Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Direct and practical work history in a large consulting firm environment
• Extensive application of design thinking/innovation/acceleration methodology in the course of managing large client facing engagements
• Evidence of high impact design and facilitation within large group processes

Outside of the technical, design and facilitation skills outlined above, the following describe the critical attributes to bring:

• Willingness to learn and apply collaborative and outcome focused methodology to transformation programs and business design
• Works closely with our strategy consultants and clients to enable a smooth and mutual problem-solving approach, also confidently acts as the interface between clients and Oliver Wyman strategy consultants
• 100% deliverer - shows strong commitment to make it happen
• Thrives within a team environment and demonstrates an \'all for one and one for all\' mentality
• Thrives on the edge of her/his/their comfort zone, often seeking opportunities to push herself/himself/their self
• Challenges convention - demonstrates evidence of asking \'why?\' and \'is there a different or better way of doing this?\xe2\x80\x99.
• Highly adept and efficient skills in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word

WHY WORK AT OLIVER WYMAN ?

Working as part of our global, entrepreneurial company, you will do meaningful work from day one. We are looking for individuals who challenge the norm, and constantly strive to build something new for the firm and the world around us.

At Oliver Wyman, there\'s no "one size fits all" - we hire exceptional people and help them thrive through a built-in support network, flexible career paths, and no artificial barriers to advancement.

We have a collaborative, supportive and impactful team environment - we want you to bring your authentic self and enjoy working alongside diverse and down-to-earth colleagues who do serious work, but don\'t take themselves too seriously.

Our Oliver Wyman Values

We create breakthroughs to achieve the amazing

Be brave

We stand behind our beliefs while exploring what drives them. We stand up for what is right and persevere through difficulty. We venture into the unknown, staying open to our greatest possibilities.

Lead with heart

We build relationships with clients and colleagues that last, grounded in transparency, authenticity, and trust. We love what we do and have fun while we do it. And we combine this passion with rigor and skill to drive sustainable performance.

Strive for breakthroughs

We bring deep expertise and profound curiosity to the pursuit of ambitious ideas and uncommon insights. We ask bigger questions, seek diverse perspectives, and challenge ourselves to find the most powerful and sustainable solutions.

Work as one

We succeed as a unified team of colleagues and clients, achieving together what separately would be beyond our reach. We care for and develop one another. We learn from differences, overcome divisions, and celebrate our shared achievements.

Own our impact

We act as entrepreneurs and stewards of the firm. We own the journey, acting with integrity at every step. And we own our impact, holding ourselves to the highest standards to deliver stronger results for our clients, better opportunities for each other and lasting change for society.

You can find out more about our values

Balanced lives

We value people whose lives balance work and non-work activities because we believe they are both more interesting colleagues and are able to make better contributions to the Firm. We push ourselves hard to deliver excellence, but we also work to extract the maximum benefit from the flexibility of a project-based business. We provide the ability to take career breaks for personal or family reasons. We fundamentally value each other\xe2\x80\x99s time and are sensitive to how it is used. We are an output not input-based culture, have respect for people\xe2\x80\x99s personal decisions, and believe that one\'s workload must be sustainable. We seek balance for ourselves and our colleagues.

ABOUT OLIVER WYMAN

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in more than 70 cities across 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. The firm has more than 6,000 professionals around the world who work with clients to optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh McLennan [NYSE: MMC]. For more information, visit . Follow Oliver Wyman on Twitter @OliverWyman.

HOW TO APPLY

If you like what you\xe2\x80\x99ve read, we\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear from you.

If you\xe2\x80\x99d like to learn more about the firm during your application process, please visit

Oliver Wyman is an equal opportunity employer.

Our commitment to diversity is genuine, deep and growing. We\xe2\x80\x99re not perfect yet, but we\xe2\x80\x99re working hard right now to make our teams balanced, representative and diverse.\n \n \n \n \n \n

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