Talent Development Senior Manager

Who We AreBoston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.What You'll DoAs a Talent Development Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the growth and success of both individuals and teams within across BCG Vantage. You will act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to senior business leaders, aligning talent development strategies with evolving business priorities. Through personalized 1:1 development support, you will support a diverse portfolio of BCG Vantage professionals, enabling them to be successful in their roles and careers. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to: Partnering with Business Leaders* Serve as a trusted Talent Partner to BCG Vantage PA leadership, understanding their people priorities and tailoring Talent Development offerings accordingly.* Act as a strategic thought partner to BCG Vantage Business Directors on both team-wide and individual Talent Development matters.* Identify and communicate developmental themes and patterns across teams, collaborating with leadership to design targeted initiatives.* Partner with broader BCG Vantage leadership and the People Team to identify cross-PA talent challenges and co-develop practical solutions.* Play a critical role in the BCG Vantage Career Development Committees (CDCs) and talent reviews, offering guidance on individual development actions.* Collaborate with BCG Vantage HR leadership to shape and contribute to the overall Talent Development strategy for Vantage. Providing Individual Development Support* Support a portfolio of BCG Vantage employees in a 1:1 advisory capacity, guiding their career growth and development.* Provide counselling and support on consulting skills, leadership development, commercial acumen, and team management in the ‘player-coach’ model.* Partner with BCG Vantage Managers to assess developmental needs, identify competency gaps, and suggest actions to accelerate team members’ growth.* Offer insights on interpreting feedback, translating it into actionable development plans for both individuals and their teams.* Collaborate with Managers, L&D, and other BCG teams to define solutions to address skill gaps and learning needs.* Recommend relevant learning resources aligned to individual development goals and career trajectory.* Propose additional development opportunities such as strategic case staffing, external exposure, cross-functional networking, or senior stakeholder engagement.* Provide career guidance throughout the employee lifecycle—including potential BCG Vantage career path changes or internal BCG moves—acting as a trusted advisor who aligns individual and business goals. Leading BCG Vantage Talent Initiatives* Collaborate with business leadership and the People Team to identify and lead talent and career development initiatives that span the BCG Vantage business.* Act as a subject matter expert in delivering strategic talent projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and employee needs. Collaboration Across the People Team* Partner with BCG Vantage HR, Learning & Development, New Ways of Working (NWOW), and Talent teams to address broader needs in learning, expertise building, and career growth.* When employee relations issues arise, liaise with Regional HR and BCG Vantage Managers to ensure effective resolution.You’re good at* Thriving in a fast-paced, intellectually demanding environment* Operating in a global and remote context* Being a proactive self-starter, with the ability to set your agenda while working effectively in concert with team members in different functions* Navigating a matrixed and highly collaborative organization* Building trust-based relationships across levels* Being empathetic, service-oriented, and credible as a talent expert* Exercising discretion and maintaining confidentiality* Interacting with senior audiences and presenting strategic, thoughtful solutions* Thinking creatively when exploring individual development solutionsWhat You'll Bring* 8–10+ years of relevant experience* An advanced degree (Master’s, MBA, JD, PhD, etc.) is preferred* A strong understanding of the consulting business is essential* Experience in delivering billable professional services, preferably in an expertise-based consulting team or organization* Strong interest and experience in leadership and professional development* Hands-on experience or training in coaching is highly desirable* Prior internal BCG experience in Consulting, Vantage or other client-facing roles is a strong plus* Fluency in English is requiredWho You'll Work With* Vantage Leadership* Vantage team members (all levels)* GBF HR colleaguesBoston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. (Click here )( for more information on E-Verify.