Senior Director, Global Strategy and Operations
Employment type
Permanent Full-Time
Location(s)
Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Chicago | Dallas | Houston | Los Angeles | New York | San Francisco | Seattle + 1 offices
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Description & Requirements
This role is open to US Bain offices, with a strong preference for NYC, Boston, and Chicago offices.
WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the #1 ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have maintained a spot in the top four on Glassdoor’s list since its founding in 2009. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
Global Strategy and Operations, Office of the Worldwide Managing Partner (WMP) supports Bain’s global strategy and operations initiatives, including strategy development, review, and deployment; governance priorities and processes; strategic resourcing; and WMP events and communications. The team also coordinates with other departments across Bain, including Finance, Marketing, Commercial Operations, Talent, Technology Services, Regions, and Vector, to ensure alignment of key priorities.
WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM
The Senior Director, Strategy & Operations is the senior leader responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Bain Strategy Team, responsible for leading the execution of the firm's strategic planning activities and leading the delivery of high-priority strategic initiatives. Reporting to the Global Head of Strategy, the Senior Director ensures the team operates effectively, delivers high-quality strategic insights, and supports leadership in advancing Bain's strategic agenda.
The Senior Director partners closely with the Global Head of Strategy to lead the execution of key strategic planning activities and enterprise strategic initiatives. Working with the Global Head of Strategy to establish Bain’s strategic direction and overall strategy agenda, the Senior Director is responsible for leading the team’s execution, coordinating priority workstreams, and delivering strategic analyses and recommendations that support executive decision-making.
The role leads a team of permanent, rotational, and offshore strategy professionals, establishing priorities, allocating resources, developing talent, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
Reporting to the Global Head of Strategy within the Office of the Worldwide Managing Partner (WMP), the Senior Director works closely with WMP, members of the Global Operating Committee (GOC) and Board of Directors (BOD), Practice Leaders, and leaders across Finance, Talent, Commercial, Vector, Capabilities, and other global functions to support priority strategic initiatives across the firm.
The ideal candidate combines exceptional strategic thinking with excelling at structuring ambiguous problems, leading multidisciplinary teams, managing competing priorities, and influencing senior stakeholders in a highly collaborative environment.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Strategy Planning & Enterprise Initiatives (40%)
- Partner with the Global Head of Strategy in coordinating the firm's strategic planning process.
- Lead execution of key strategy planning workstreams, ensuring high-quality analysis, stakeholder engagement, and timely delivery.
- Synthesize market, financial, and organizational insights into strategic recommendations for executive leadership.
- Monitor industry trends and emerging opportunities to inform strategic planning.
- Develop presentations and support analyses for executive leadership discussions.
Strategic Projects & Business Analysis (30%)
- Lead complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives addressing high-priority business opportunities and challenges.
- Structure ambiguous business problems, develop hypotheses, and guide analytical work to produce actionable recommendations.
- Partner with subject matter experts and business leaders to evaluate strategic alternatives and support informed decision-making.
- Support implementation planning for selected strategic initiatives and monitor progress against key objectives.
Strategy Team Leadership & Operations (15%)
- Lead day-to-day operations of the Bain Strategy Team, including staffing, work planning, and resource allocation across permanent, rotational, and offshore team members.
- Develop team capabilities through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and professional development.
- Establish operating rhythms and processes that promote collaboration, quality, and efficient delivery.
- Foster an inclusive, high-performance team culture focused on continuous improvement.
Executive Stakeholder Management (15%)
- Build productive working relationships with senior leaders across the firm.
- Facilitate collaboration across functions to support strategic planning and execution.
- Prepare executive-level materials for leadership pre-wire and review, and build consensus before key meetings to ensure no surprises in leadership discussions.
- Support executive discussions by providing thoughtful analysis, strategic perspectives, and clear communication of recommendations.
- Navigate organizational priorities and stakeholder perspectives to advance strategic initiatives.
ABOUT YOU
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical capability, and business judgment.
- Ability to structure complex, ambiguous business problems and develop practical strategic recommendations.
- Strong project and portfolio management skills across multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Comfortable with ambiguity in workplan and resourcing.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across senior leadership groups.
- Executive presence with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
- Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Experience
- Bain experience as a Generalist Consulting Senior Manager or equivalent leadership experience in corporate strategy, strategic planning, corporate development, or management consulting. We welcome applications from Bain alumni.
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional strategic initiatives within complex, matrixed organizations.
- Experience partnering with senior executives on strategic planning, business analysis, or enterprise initiatives.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing professional teams.
Education
- Bachelor's degree required.
- MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
Recommended Years of Relevant Experience
- 10+ years preferred
U.S. COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain’s best in class benefits package (details listed below).
Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range to be included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows:
- In New York City, NY and San Francisco, CA, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $228,750 - $280,250; placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level
- In Boston, MA, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $210,500 - $258,000; placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level
- In Chicago, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $201,500 - 246,750; placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level
- In Texas state, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $192,250 – 235,000; placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level
- In Atlanta, GA the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $183,000 - $224,250; placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level
- In Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; Washington DC, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $210,500 - $258,000; placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level
- Annual discretionary performance bonus
- This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation
- 4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start date
Bain & Company's comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family.
- Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheck
- Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays
- Fully vested 401(k) company contribution
- Paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance
For all other locations, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is commensurate with competitive geographic market rates for this role and will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level.
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