Engagement Manager

ppAs an Engagement Manager, you take ownership of day-to-day project delivery, manage small teams and work closely with clients across commercial due diligence, value creation and MA strategy projects. You turn analysis into action, ensuring recommendations translate into results. This role is ideal for consultants who want to grow into Principal, learning how to deliver excellence, leadership and commercial ownership along the way. /ppYou lead engagements, manage client relationships and coach interns and freelance consultants. You bring structure, analytical depth and an entrepreneurial mindset that challenges both clients and colleagues to raise the bar. /ph3Responsibilities /h3h31. Deliver measurable client impact (70%) /h3ulliTake full ownership of end-to-end project management in commercial due diligence, value creation or MA strategy. /liliAct as a strategic sparring partner for clients, building long-term relationships based on trust and insight. /liliEnsure all project deliverables meet the highest standards of analytical depth and strategic clarity. /liliLead high-stakes client meetings and workshops to drive alignment and decision-making. /li /ulh32. Develop KooKoo Strategy's way of working (20%) /h3ulliIdentify and quantify new value creation opportunities during active engagements. /liliSupport firm growth by leading proposal writing, project scoping and commercial client communication. /liliContribute to the continuous improvement of KooKoo Strategy's proprietary methodologies, templates and digital toolkits. /li /ulh33. Grow people and culture (10%) /h3ulliCoach and mentor interns and freelance consultants on projects, with structured, direct performance feedback. /liliContribute to firm-building activities, including recruitment, knowledge sharing and internal capability development. /liliFoster a collaborative, high-performing team culture that values diverse perspectives. /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3ulliMaster's degree in Business, Finance or a related field. /lili5 to 7 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years at a leading strategy consulting firm. /liliA proven track record in commercial due diligence, value creation or MA strategy. /liliStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with highly structured verbal and written communication. /liliFluent in English; Dutch or French proficiency is a strong plus. /liliEntrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership and commercial acumen. /liliExcellent stakeholder management, able to influence at C-suite level. /liliCollaborative team player who thrives on learning and continuous improvement. /li /ulh3Why KooKoo Strategy /h3ulliA high-impact leadership role with full ownership of strategic engagements. /liliDirect partnership with the firm's founders and senior decision-makers at client organizations. /liliA clear growth path toward Principal, with a focus on leadership and commercial development. /liliA dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where your contributions directly shape the firm's growth. /liliCompetitive salary and performance-based incentives. /li /ulh3Values /h3ulliClient-first: placing client impact at the center of every decision /liliOpenness: encouraging diverse perspectives and challenging assumptions /liliTransparency: maintaining clarity and honesty in our way of work /liliPragmatic results-driven: ensuring insights lead to tangible, strategic outcomes /li /ul /p