Manager - Management Consulting

DB E.C.O. North America (with “E.C.O.” representing “Engineering, Consulting and Operations") offers specialized rail and transit consultancy services to public agencies, passenger and freight railroads. DB E.C.O. North America is part of the DB E.C.O. Group and leverages Deutsche Bahn’s global expertise to advance mobility and rail transportation across the U.S. and Canada. Their cross-disciplinary team collaborates closely with clients to innovate their portfolios and elevate business performance. With a focus on sustainability, safety, and operational excellence, they strive to enhance the customer experience, increase rail usage, and “Transform The Future Of Mobility.” 

Location: Irvine, CA (in-office position)

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate one or multiple concurrent management consulting projects and teams – ensure on-time, on-budget completion and adherence to scope and quality resulting in the highest level of client satisfaction.
• Lead teams and drive the successful delivery of strategic consulting projects in the railway and transit sector including O&M, stations, revenue generation, and customer experience.
• Follow management consulting industry best practices in planning and executing projects, and interacting with teams, clients, internal stakeholders, and partners.
• Stay aware of company goals and strategies to ensure projects align with business priorities.
• Help our clients to improve their business and organizational performance and to develop and implement new business strategies.
• Contribute to development of bids / proposals, including cost estimates and project plans.
• Perform business technology research and quantitative analyses, conduct/coordinate studies and lead workshops.  
• Leverage the knowledge and expertise of Deutsche Bahn’s railway subject matter experts in consulting projects where applicable.
• Facilitate and encourage collaboration across departments to ensure projects are completed successfully.
• Delegate work to team members based on skills and expertise and mentor and coach junior team members.

Requirements:

• MBA, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in any discipline, having demonstrated academic excellence and the capacity to passionately engage with and excel in specific industries or topics. 
• 5 + years of experience in management consulting.
• Experience managing and developing direct reports.
• Outstanding analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills and an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset; ability to work independently; aptitude to quickly grasp new concepts and effectively produce results.   
• Passion for tackling complex challenges in mobility and railway transportation sector.  
• Experience in the rail and transit sector and a good understanding of O&M practices is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with strong interpersonal skills.  
• Occasional domestic / international travel may be required.  

Working Conditions and Travel:

This is a full-time, in-office position based in Irvine, CA. Occasional overnight travel by land and air.

Physical Requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to work at a computer workstation for periods up to 4 hours at a time
• Ability to speak on the telephone for a total of up to 3 hours per day
• Ability to sit for up to 3 hours without breaks at meetings
• Ability to walk and stand for up to 4 hours without breaks at program site visits and meetings

We offer an annual gross salary between $150,000 and $180,000 + bonus (USD) for full-time employment, depending on professional qualifications and experience.

Quick overview of our U.S. Health & Wellness Benefits:

• Medical Insurance: Multiple options - Low to High Deductible plans
• Dental & Vision
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life & AD&