Consultant jobs in United Arab Emirates

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As the staffing generalist for our Dubai office, you will play a crucial role in efficient resource allocation for client and internal projects, serving as a trusted advisor and offering solution‑oriented support to stakeholders. This role ensures optimal project staffing, aligns consultant capabilities with project needs, and contributes to both client satisfaction and consultant development.

Reporting directly to the Staffing Manager in Dubai, you will be given the freedom to be yourself along with recognition for what you bring to the table, allowing you to make a real impact and be a true Kearney Original.

The position cooperates with the global S&O and other local functions such as HR, Finance, Pex, and Talent.

• Lead effective staffing of all billable resources (incl. of management consultants, several specialist groups, and associated consultants) to billable and non‑billable activities to optimally balance client requirements, consultant staffing preferences and firm economics.
• Proactively monitor staffing pipelines and project demands to strategically align resources, optimizing utilization and satisfaction.
• Test effective implementation of staffing policies, process, and guidelines, and ensure their consistency.
• Use the application of the SAP staffing tool and other systems in the region, driving efficiencies and automation.
• Ensure proper usage of existing tools like CV and expert tracker.
• Ensure meaningful staffing opportunities for all resources by actively leveraging staffing priorities, discount programs, rotation, and practice alignment.

• Act as the primary interface for consultant queries regarding staffing plans, project details, and utilization issues.
• Increase visibility on staffing opportunities and drive employee awareness on effective staffing strategies.
• Regularly engage with consultants and project leaders to confirm availability, resolve timesheet discrepancies, and manage project transitions.
• Conduct new joiner staffing inductions and ensure proper onboarding, including sharing relevant resources.

• Maintain and refine staffing records in management systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency in consultant availability and project statuses.
• Support in the integration of staffing data into advanced analytic tools like PowerBI and SAP, promoting transparency and operational efficiency.

• Work hand‑in‑hand with the HR function to be an active supporting party in the full consultant talent development process.
• Actively support the performance cycle by providing input to talent reviews and defining and implementing action plans to drive employee development.
• Support implementation of talent development measures (e.g. rotations).

• In collaboration with HR and Operations, utilize capacity management tools and processes to optimally steer the number and mix of consultants to best serve the business needs in the long and short run.
• Support international counterparts to identify opportunities for import/export to meet client needs and balance resource availability.

• Actively prioritize tasks and initiatives, ensuring that high‑impact and complex issues are addressed promptly and effectively.
• Lead full cohorts and local workstreams, handling efficient staffing and operational tasks.
• Manage at least one Industry Practice.
• Prepare weekly staffing reports.
• Compile various analytical reports, including rotation reports, ad‑hoc utilization calculations, and weekly practice reports.
• Continuously ensure updating needed tracker to maintain accuracy of information within the function.

• Ensure continuous communication with other business functions, communicating insights and recommendations in a clear, impactful manner.
• Provide coaching to at least one team member on new processes and policies, day‑to‑day growth etc.

After nearly 100 years, we know this business is fundamentally about making connections—between facts, figures, insights, strategies, tools, technologies and above all, people. That’s why, we look for proactive, positive, and flexible individuals who are always unapologetically their unique selves.

We want to hear from you if you:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR or other relevant field, with 3+ years of experience required. MBA would be a plus.