Strategy & Program Lead (ex-MBB)

Strategy & Program Lead (ex-MBB)

MBB - McKinsey, BCG (Boston Consulting Group) and Bain & Company

Role: Strategy & Program Lead

Duration: 1 6 months, with potential extension

Location: Remote / Sunnyvale, CA(Remote candidates from Bay Area)

Start: ASAP

Role Overview

Client's Networking s Strategy & Business Development team is looking for an experienced former management consultant to support high-priority strategic initiatives. The candidate should be able to operate like a top-tier Engagement Manager structuring ambiguous problems, driving strategic workstreams, managing stakeholders, and delivering executive-ready outputs.

Key Responsibilities

Set up and run strategic projects end-to-end, including scope, workplans, governance, and stakeholder alignment.

Structure ambiguous business problems into clear hypotheses, analyses, and recommendations.

Drive engagement cadence, timelines, workstreams, and cross-functional contributors.

Develop and quality-control executive-ready presentations, storylines, and briefing materials.

Provide program management across multiple parallel initiatives.

Act as a thought partner to Strategy & Business Development leadership.

Must-Have Qualifications

3 4+ years of experience at McKinsey, Bain, or BCG.

At least 1 year as an Engagement Manager / Project Leader / Case Team Leader or equivalent.

Proven experience independently setting up and driving strategic projects/programs.

Strong problem structuring, analytical, and executive communication skills.

Working knowledge of the technology sector.

Currently operating as an independent contractor.

Strongly Preferred

Experience in networking / networking equipment, including enterprise, data center, campus, wireless, or service-provider environments.

Exposure to corporate strategy, M&A, partnerships, or business development.

Experience working with senior executives and cross-functional leadership teams.