Managing Director, Corporate Strategy & Research

Pay PhilosophyThe typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. The full salary range reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

DescriptionThis role will be based in our Boston, MA headquarters office working a hybrid schedule.
Advance Your Career at Liberty Mutual Insurance - A Fortune 100 Company About the Team
The Corporate Strategy & Research (CS&R) group is an award-winning ~40-person enterprise strategy and internal strategy consulting team within Liberty Mutual Insurance, a Fortune 100 company with 45,000 employees in 900 offices worldwide. The group serves as trusted strategic advisers to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team and drives transformational change by taking an enterprise-wide, customer-centric perspective.
Established in 1972, CS&R has an outstanding track record of developing future leaders and serving as a top talent feeder to the organization by creating an environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, professional development, and personal fulfillment. This is a great opportunity for an energetic individual to join a vibrant, high-performance and tight-knit team environment that will be front and center in driving change across the enterprise.
The Details
We're in search of intellectually curious, creative, and driven individuals with proven experience applying the management consulting toolkit in leading energetic and high-impact project consulting teams. As a Managing Director, you will lead tight-knit consulting teams that will collectively advise Liberty Mutual's senior executives in making key strategic decisions. You will intake, scope, design, and lead projects end-to-end, typically in the areas of strategy development, growth strategy, organizational design & operating model, innovation, or business transformation.
Through your project work, you will develop key relationships with senior leaders and executives across the organization. You will also serve on the CS&R Leadership Team and will be responsible for leading one of the key initiatives that enable CS&R's continued success such as recruiting, talent development, and management of our alumni network. You will also be instrumental in fulfilling a key aspect of CS&R's mission as a top feeder of strategic talent for Liberty Mutual, by coaching, mentoring, and championing the careers of your ~4 direct reports.
Your responsibilities will include: Intaking strategic challenges faced by your internal clients (Liberty Mutual senior executives) and harnessing your project team to translate into actionable, strategic recommendations to address those issues.Overseeing the development of project proposals, work plans, primary and secondary research, and qualitative and quantitative analysis.Crafting compelling storylines that clearly articulate findings, insights, and recommendations.Building and owning relationships with key client stakeholders as a trusted advisor.Directing and galvanizing team and client stakeholders towards consensus points and gaining buy-in.Communicating with senior leadership to influence and drive the organization to action.Managing and mentoring Associate Consultants, Senior Associate Consultants, and Senior Managers, including serving as the line manager for ~4 direct reports.Utilizing adept mentoring, coaching, and influencing skills to inspire others and build alignment with key stakeholders across the organization.Owning business development relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to source new CS&R projects.Leading CS&R initiatives such as recruiting, talent development, feedback & performance, or alumni engagement.Your compensation will include: Base salary plus an annual short-term incentive bonus target: 25%.QualificationsCandidates should, at a minimum, possess the following: MBA with a demonstrated record of success or equivalent business and analytical background.10+ years of work experience preferred, including 5+ years of post-MBA experience.Top-tier strategy consulting experience, with rapid career progression and client/team managerial experience required.Strong critical thinking skills with ability to elevate thinking and apply judgment to how components fit into the broader picture.Ability to leverage experience and analysis to gain support and influence others.Strong quantitative, analytical, and written and oral communication skills.Strong leadership skills and ability to work independently and to guide and coach a team.Ability to manage multiple priorities, including project work and department responsibilities.Significant experience presenting, influencing, and managing relationships with executive stakeholders.Insurance or financial services industry experience a plus (not required).The role is located in Boston, MA only; working in a hybrid model (weekly blend of 3-4 days in-office and 1-2 days working from home).Additional qualifications include: Motivated by high impact, high visibility work.Independently navigate and decipher an ambiguous environment.Demonstrated strong, inspirational leadership abilities and care about professionally developing those around you.Excited about contributing to a dynamic and high-performing team culture.About Us**This position may have in-office requirements depending on candidate location.**

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