Company Description
Be part of a global consulting powerhouse, partnering with clients on their most critical strategic transformations.
We are Wavestone. Energetic, solution-driven experts who focus as much on people as on performance and growth. We are an ambitious firm with a worldwide reach and an ever-expanding portfolio of clients, topics, and projects. Hand in hand, we share a deep desire to make a positive impact.
Are you a true team player, living strong values? Are you a passionate learner, aiming to grow every day? Are you a driven go-getter, tackling challenges head-on? Then we could be the right fit for you. Join Wavestone and thrive in an environment that’s empowering, collaborative, and full of opportunities to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s solutions.
Wavestone European Policy Services have been serving European Institutions and international organisations for more than a decade. Our team brings deep expertise in impact assessments and evaluations, policy analysis and advice, monitoring, and assessment frameworks, as well as business & technology consulting across different sectors.
Our European Policy Services offer is expanding significantly driven by market demand for consulting advice and support in the specialist areas of digital transformation and emerging technologies supporting the European institutions. This is an outstanding opportunity for talented professionals to provide consulting services through projects and studies to the European Institutions in Luxembourg and Brussels.
Job Description
Wavestone is currently seeking for a Manager to join the European Policy Services in our Luxembourg practice and be part of our exciting growth plans for 2024.
As a valued member of our team, you will play a key role in the development of our practice and contribute to projects and studies mandated by the European Commission (e.g., DG CNECT, DG HOME, DG TAXUD, DG GROW, DG DIGIT among others) as well as other European Institutions (e.g. EIB, ENISA, eu-LISA). As a manager you will be given the opportunity to further develop your leadership skills by leading projects and studies, developing client relationship and seek for new business opportunities, coaching a team of talented consultants, and actively participating in the development of the practice. We are particularly looking for candidates interested in the use of technology as an enabler for governments and industry to better serve the needs of citizens and industry to foster economic growth.
A career as Manager for the European Policy Services will offer you the opportunity to work on evaluations, impact assessments, cost-benefit analysis, technical feasibility, and other type of policy studies in different sectors. This is also an opportunity to shape the European Policy Services offer and to leverage on your existing experience and network in specific policy domains. The Managers are required to:
Foster the expansion and enhancement of European Policy Services by applying your technical expertise and experience in public sector consulting.
Activate your established network to gather information on emerging business prospects and develop new business.
Contribute to the timely and high-quality execution of client projects by assuming responsibility and efficiently guiding teamwork while coordinating internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
You have a relevant degree in Political Sciences, European Studies, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or an equivalent field.
You have more than 8-years of professional experience preferably in policy research or business/IT consulting.
You have a solid understanding of the functioning of EU institutions, key issues, EU policy-making processes, and EU procurement procedures.
You have proven professional expertise in successfully delivering projects (e.g. technical feasibility studies, evaluations, impact assessments, market research, cost-benefit analysis, strategic advisory) on domains such as for example emerging technologies, data-related policies, digital transformation of the public and private sector, justice and home affairs, taxation and customs, industry, and SMEs.
You have proven professional experience in managing teams including senior experts.
You have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, partners, and clients across various levels.
You must be an advanced user of MS Office tools, especially on MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English - knowledge of French or another European language is considered an asset.
A project management certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2, CSM, ACP) is considered an asset.
Additional Information
Wavestone's success is built upon the commitment and reciprocal trust of its consultants to make a difference for its clients. We can offer a unique consultancy experience in a flexible environment, including flexitime and telework arrangements. We promote a dynamic, progressive atmosphere and encourage creative, independent thinking. In return, we offer a stimulating environment characterised by ongoing growth opportunities and a competitive package. Apply now to join our team!
