Implementation Specialist - Australia

Implementation Specialist (Management Consultant)

Sydney, Australia (or any major AsiaPac airport hub - see location details below)

All work performed at client locations, extensive travel required

(Travel patterns vary by engagement - typically out Sunday evening, return Friday evening)

Company Overview

Our client is a global strategy consulting firm known for delivering measurable, high-impact transformations across diverse industries, including manufacturing, energy, transportation, infrastructure, and service operations. The firm partners directly with C-suite executives of major corporations, private equity-backed businesses, and privately held companies to drive rapid operational improvement.

The firm follows a proven methodology: conducting comprehensive operational assessments, designing improved processes and operating models, implementing changes directly in operational environments, and ensuring sustainable results through performance management systems. Since 1960, the firm has delivered measurable economic value through hands-on operational transformation, not system implementations or digital strategies.

The firm has a hands-on, results-driven culture and a reputation for excellence in execution.

Position Summary

Our client is seeking high-performing professionals to join the consulting firm's elite team of Implementation Specialists for major engagements across the AsiaPac region. This is an opportunity to contribute to high-stakes transformations while working closely with senior executives and operational teams. Successful candidates will be results-oriented, comfortable in fast-paced environments, and passionate about making a measurable impact on physical operations and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead operational transformation initiatives across functions from executive leadership to front-line operations on plant floors, warehouses, distribution centers, and operational facilities

Conduct detailed assessments of manufacturing operations, supply chain networks, procurement functions, or engineering processes to identify improvement opportunities

Design improved operating models, workflows, organizational structures, and performance management systems

Take ownership of a key workstream within a large-scale engagement, driving measurable outcomes such as improved throughput, reduced cycle times, enhanced labor productivity, or increased yield

Lead implementation activities directly in operational environments plant floors, warehouses, distribution centers, and operations command centers

Establish KPIs and performance management systems to track progress and ensure sustainable improvements

Coach and influence client teams to adopt new ways of working and build internal capability

Identify opportunities to extend client engagements and support business development efforts by uncovering additional transformation needs

Collaborate across industries and organizations in complex manufacturing, supply chain, and operational environments

Travel extensively to client sites across Australia and the AsiaPac region, with all expenses fully covered

What This Role Is NOT

This is not an IT consulting, digital transformation, or software implementation role. We work on physical operations—improving how plants run, how supply chain networks flow, how procurement functions operate, and how engineering processes deliver results.

Our consultants spend time on manufacturing floors, in distribution centers, at supplier sites, and in operational command centers—not in front of screens implementing software systems. While data and analytics inform our work, the focus is on changing how people work, how processes flow, and how operations perform.

Required Qualifications

2 to 8 years of proven success in a management consulting firm working on projects in support of operations excellence, product engineering, quality, supply chain, or procurement

Experience across the full consulting lifecycle: assessment/diagnostic phase, solution design, implementation/delivery, and business development or engagement extension

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline (engineering, operations management, supply chain, business, or related field)

Strong analytical and communication skills with ability to influence senior leaders and frontline teams

Ability to thrive in fast-paced, on-site client engagements in industrial environments

Must be authorized to work in Australia (or relevant AsiaPac country where based) without sponsorship

Able to obtain necessary travel documentation (passport, visas) for regional travel across AsiaPac

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working within operations-focused consulting or operational transformation environments (manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, engineering)

Familiarity with operational metrics such as OEE, cycle time, throughput, yield, labor productivity, inventory turns, or procurement savings

Exposure to international operations or global manufacturing footprints

Demonstrated leadership and client-facing experience with plant managers, operations directors, and functional leaders

Experience in heavy industries: manufacturing, energy, transportation, infrastructure, or industrial sectors

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience and local market)

Performance-based bonuses (for Implementation Specialist II and above)

Comprehensive benefits package including:

Health insurance

Superannuation/retirement savings plan (or local equivalent)

Life insurance and disability coverage

Annual leave and public holiday schedule

Career Growth Opportunities

This role offers transparent, merit-based career progression with a pathway from Implementation Specialist to Managing Partner. The firm is committed to developing future executive leaders through meaningful work, structured development programs, and mentorship.

As you progress, you'll gain increasing responsibility for client relationships, business development, and team leadership—ultimately managing entire engagements and P&L responsibility.

Location and Travel Requirements

Listed Location: Sydney, Australia is listed for posting purposes only

Actual Location: Candidates based near any major airport hub in Australia are eligible

Geographic Preference: Candidates based in Australia are preferred due to primary client location, though all qualified AsiaPac-based candidates that are authorized to work in Australia will be considered

Extensive travel to client sites is required (travel costs fully covered)

Candidates must be comfortable working on-site at client locations throughout Australia

Work is performed in operational environments: manufacturing plants, warehouses, distribution centers, supplier facilities, and operations centers

Base salary plus bonus and a comprehensive benefits program available.