Project Leader, Bain Capability Network (TMT)

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WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You’ll join the Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Center of Expertise within the Bain Capability Network (BCN)  team in Mexico City. Your initial focus will be on the TMT industry, working closely with senior managers and partners on intellectual property (IP) development and case delivery.

You’ll also be an extension of our broader TMT Center of Expertise based in India, which supports work across Telecommunications, Cable and Satellite, Media, Semiconductors, Hardware, Cloud Service Providers, and IT Services.

Working alongside Bain’s TMT practice and case teams across the Americas, you’ll collaborate with Directors, Managers, Project Leads, Associates, and Analysts to solve complex client challenges, develop industry perspectives, and create innovative solutions.

WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM

As a Project Leader, TMT, you’ll lead projects and teams while helping strengthen our TMT capabilities in the Americas.

You’ll combine industry knowledge, analytical problem solving, and people leadership to translate complex business questions into actionable research and insights. You’ll own high-quality delivery while building strong relationships with Bain case teams and developing the capabilities of your team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead and manage projects and teams, taking ownership of solutions, delivery, and outcomes
• Understand client context and business challenges and translate them into actionable research questions
• Drive timely, high-quality delivery of TMT-focused cases, intellectual property, and solutions
• Build strong relationships with Americas case teams through clear communication, insight generation, and consistent delivery
• Partner with local and Center of Expertise leadership to establish effective team structures, collaboration norms, and delivery cadence
• Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing team with a focus on long-term capability building and retention
• Provide day-to-day coaching to Project Leads and Associates on work planning, problem solving, hypothesis generation, and consulting skills
• Deliver performance reviews and build trust-based relationships across the team
• Model Bain’s culture and leadership behaviors in your day-to-day work

ABOUT YOU

• You have a strong academic record at the undergraduate or postgraduate level
• You have 5–8 years of relevant experience with an undergraduate degree, or 3–5 years with a postgraduate degree, preferably in research or consulting roles within the TMT domain
• You have experience in one or more of the following:
  • Strategy or management consulting across technology, software, media, telecommunications, or hardware
  • Strategy, market intelligence, financial analysis, or other analytically focused work
  • Market research within a TMT sector
• You have excellent analytical skills and hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• You have a track record of solving complex problems and delivering meaningful results in dynamic environments
• You’re comfortable navigating ambiguity, taking ownership, and translating open-ended challenges into clear, actionable solutions
• You communicate confidently and succinctly with senior stakeholders and partners
• You bring an inclusive, collaborative leadership style and can coach and motivate high-performing teams
• You’re comfortable working across multiple data sources and assessing their relevance and credibility, with high standards for accuracy and client-ready output
• You bring a proactive, can-do attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves when needed
• You’re able to work from our Mexico City office four days per week
• Experience working with or coaching cross-regional teams, developing intellectual property or thought leadership, or using tools such as Python, SQL, Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, or Qlik is a plus.