
Marsh & McLennan
Principal – Government and Public Institutions (Defense & Security)
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 09/04/2026
Job overview
Date posted
23/02/2026
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
09/04/2026
Job description
The Principal – Government and Public Institutions (Defense & Security) at Oliver Wyman leads complex consulting engagements across government and public sectors with a focus on defense and security. This role requires managing multiple projects and consulting teams simultaneously, applying deep industry and discipline-specific knowledge to provide strategy, operations, risk management, and organizational transformation solutions. Principals act as trusted advisors to senior clients, ensuring on-time delivery aligned with Oliver Wyman best practices, technical competence, and thought leadership. Responsibilities include overseeing project execution, developing knowledge playbooks, supporting business development and sales, coaching team members, and presenting findings to senior executives. Candidates must have experience leading teams, managing tight deadlines, delivering actionable recommendations, and maintaining strong client relationships. The position emphasizes analytical rigor, strategic problem solving, and application of specialized expertise in the GPI industry, particularly defense and security, across global contexts.
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 adherence to Oliver Wyman best practices
- Develop trusted relationships with clients, support business development and sales, and create knowledge playbooks on specific industry or functional areas
- Support partners in project execution through effective case management, work planning, managing workflow, upward management, and coaching/developing team members
- Manage client relationships and networks, present findings to board-level audiences, and work day-to-day with clients
- Communicate issues and solutions effectively in both written and verbal formats, across formal and informal settings
Experience & skills
- Have 8-10 years of relevant experience, ideally with a top-tier strategy consulting firm or similar organization
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of GPI industry topics with particular focus on Defense & Security
- Proven track record of leading and managing teams and clients while delivering against tight deadlines in fast-paced environments
- Apply depth of content knowledge to provide thought leadership and strategic project execution
- Exhibit strong strategic problem-solving and analytical skills
- Take initiative to seek opportunities for learning and applying expertise
- Hold an undergraduate or advanced degree from a top academic program
- Be willing to travel as required for client engagements