
Oliver Wyman
Principal, Government and Public Institutions (Defense and Security)
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 03/04/2026
Job overview
Date posted
17/02/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 30,000 - 40,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
03/04/2026
Job description
The Principal role within Oliver Wyman’s Government and Public Institutions (GPI) practice focuses on the Defense and Security sector, providing industry- and discipline-specific consulting expertise. The position involves leading complex client projects, delivering strategic and operational solutions, optimizing operations, risk management, and organizational performance, and providing thought leadership. The Principal serves as a trusted advisor to senior clients, manages multiple projects and teams simultaneously, creates knowledge playbooks, supports business development and sales, and contributes to the intellectual capital of the firm. The role requires deep expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation within Defense and Security, engaging clients in problem structuring, analytical techniques, synthesis, and actionable recommendations while ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead teams of consultants in complex analysis and problem-solving including problem structuring, analytical techniques, synthesis, and client implications
- Manage and oversee multiple projects and teams simultaneously, ensuring on-time delivery and quality standards
- Develop trusted relationships with clients, support business development and sales, and create knowledge playbooks on Defense and Security
- Support partners in project execution through work planning, managing workflow, upward management, and coaching/developing team members
- Manage client relationships and networks, presenting to board audiences and working day-to-day with clients
- Effectively communicate issues and solutions in formal and informal settings through written and verbal communication
Experience & skills
- At least 8–10 years of relevant experience, ideally with a top-tier strategy consulting firm or similar organization
- In-depth knowledge of topics within the GPI industry, specifically Defense and Security
- Proven track record of leading and managing teams and clients in fast-paced, demanding environments
- Ability to apply depth of content knowledge for thought leadership in project execution
- Outstanding communication skills with comfort presenting to senior executives internally and externally
- Strong background in strategic problem solving with demonstrable analytical skills
- Aptitude for analytical work including large data set analysis and identifying key issues
- Initiative to learn new skills and apply existing expertise effectively
- Undergraduate or advanced degree from a top academic program
- Willingness to travel as required