Strategy Consulting Project Lead

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The BCC is now known as BCN (Bain Capability Network) with its nodes across various geographies. ECD plays a critical role as it adds value to Bain's case teams globally by supporting them with analytics and research solutions across all industries, specific domains for corporate cases, client development, private equity diligence, and Bain intellectual property.
This is a full-time hybrid role based in Mexico City, where you'll join the Advanced Manufacturing Services (AMS) Center of Expertise (CoE) within BCN's Expert Client Delivery vertical. Your initial focus will be on the Automotive industry, collaborating closely with senior managers and partners on case delivery and intellectual property (IP) development.
In this role, you'll work in teams comprising a mix of Managers, Project Leads, Associates, Analysts, and work alongside Bain Automotive practice and case teams across the Americas to solve complex client challenges, shape industry perspectives, and co-create innovative solutions and products.
Serve as the project lead managing one project/ team in Mexico for AMS CoE, responsible for both delivery and team leadership while also supporting hands‐on execution when needed
Understand client context, situation and business problem – translate into actionable research problems and ensure timely, high-quality delivery to clients through effective team/ project management
Help your manager with operations including defining team setup, collaboration norms and delivery cadence in partnership with local and CoE leadership
Provide day‐to‐day coaching on work‐planning, problem solving, hypothesis generation and consulting toolkit to the Project Leads and Associates
Deliver performance reviews and build connect with the team members through a trust‐based relationship at all levels
Act as a role model and brand ambassador of the Bain culture
Able to work in a hybrid set‐up, with 4 days per week on‐site (Bain office in Polanco area) or at a client location
~6–8 years of relevant experience for undergraduates or 4–6 years for post‐graduates, ideally in business research or strategy consulting across Automotive ecosystem of OEMs and Suppliers.
~ Proficient in written and spoken English (C1–C2 level), with the ability to confidently lead discussions, deliver presentations, and manage senior internal and external stakeholders.
~ Strong data analytics capabilities are required, including hands‐on experience with Excel and tools such as Tableau, Python, or Alteryx, with the ability to translate analysis into clear, client-ready PowerPoint deliverables.
~ Collaborative leaders with proven team management experience who coach and motivate high‐performing teams, lead by example, and contribute independently when project needs require; cross‐regional team experience is a plus.
~ Comfort working with multiple data sources and assessing relevance and credibility with high standards for data accuracy, slide quality, and client-readiness.
~ This position requires regional travel away from your home office/primary working location. Travel frequency and destinations will vary based on project needs.

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