Talent Acquisition Senior Manager - MBA

Boston Consulting Group•Washington, DC

9d•$128,000 - $171,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The North America MBA Talent Acquisition Senior Manager leads the recruiting strategy for assigned MBA schools, partnering with Talent Acquisition leaders to attract, engage, and hire exceptional consulting talent. You will develop and execute campus strategies that strengthen BCG's presence, deliver hiring goals, and provide an exceptional candidate experience across the recruiting lifecycle. In this role, you will serve as the strategic advisor for your assigned MBA schools, building strong relationships with campus stakeholders, consulting leaders, and candidates while using market insights and recruiting data to continuously evolve your approach. You will influence recruiting decisions, drive candidate engagement strategies, and ensure BCG's brand is represented consistently on campus. You will lead and develop members of the MBA Talent Acquisition team while partnering closely with office recruiting teams and North America Talent Acquisition colleagues to deliver coordinated recruiting strategies. As a key member of the North America MBA Talent Acquisition team, you will contribute to broader recruiting initiatives, share leading practices, and help drive continuous improvement across the MBA recruiting function.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; MBA or other advanced degree strongly preferred
8+ years of relevant experience
Prior experience as a BCG Project Leader+ preferred (or similar position at a competitor), will also consider deep functional expertise in Talent Acquisition, including demonstrated impact leading large-scale programs, processes, or campus recruiting functions
Demonstrated ability to innovate, lead change initiatives, and build new capabilities
Experience engaging and partnering with senior executives across a complex, matrixed organization
Deep understanding of DEI best practices and demonstrated cultural and identity adeptness
Exceptional strategic thinker — able to set a vision, define a roadmap, and drive organizational alignment in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
Strong executive presence; credible and influential with senior stakeholders across both TA and the broader business
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; experienced at persuading, influencing, and aligning diverse audiences
Strong analytical skills with the ability to balance qualitative insight and big-picture strategy with quantitative rigor
Excellent organizational and process management skills; comfortable managing multiple workstreams and shifting priorities in a high-growth environment
Proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with collaborative tools such as Slack, Trello, and AI-enabled solutions

Responsibilities

Defining and executing the recruiting strategy for assigned MBA schools, partnering with Talent Acquisition and consulting leadership to translate hiring priorities into actionable plans.
Using data, market insights, and competitive intelligence to refine recruiting strategies, improve hiring outcomes, and strengthen BCG's position on campus.
Leading structured problem solving with internal and external stakeholders to address recruiting challenges and identify opportunities to improve candidate attraction and conversion.
Serving as the strategic lead for assigned MBA schools, building strong relationships with Career Services, faculty, alumni, and other campus partners to strengthen BCG's presence.
Partnering with consulting leadership, alumni, and recruiting ambassadors to deliver a consistent and authentic representation of BCG's culture, values, and career opportunities.
Building and sustaining an engaged network of BCG alumni and advocates to deepen candidate connections and campus influence.
Leading the candidate strategy for assigned MBA schools across the full recruiting lifecycle, serving as a trusted advisor from initial engagement through offer acceptance.
Developing tailored engagement strategies based on candidate interests and decision drivers, connecting candidates with the right consultants and leaders throughout the process.
Expanding candidate pipelines by engaging exceptional talent from a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.
Driving candidate engagement and cultivation strategies that improve offer acceptance and long-term relationships with future consultants.
Advising senior stakeholders on recruiting performance, market trends, and candidate insights to inform talent decisions.
Collaborating across Talent Acquisition and consulting leadership to ensure seamless execution of recruiting initiatives, candidate communications, and engagement activities.
Sharing leading practices and market intelligence while contributing to the evolution of North America MBA recruiting strategy.
Leading, coaching, and developing members of the MBA Talent Acquisition team while fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment.
Setting clear priorities and performance expectations to ensure consistent execution across recruiting activities for assigned MBA schools.
Leading recruiting workstreams and balancing strategic priorities with operational excellence during peak recruiting periods.
Leading execution of the recruiting strategy and annual calendar for assigned MBA schools, ensuring high-quality events and candidate experiences.
Designing and delivering recruiting programs that strengthen candidate relationships and support hiring goals.
Managing recruiting budgets and resources to maximize impact and align investments with business priorities.
Monitoring recruiting performance through data and key metrics to evaluate pipeline health, conversion, yield, and overall effectiveness at assigned MBA schools.
Using insights to identify trends, improve candidate experience, and enhance recruiting outcomes.
Driving continuous improvement through innovative recruiting practices, streamlined processes, and regular communication of progress, risks, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Benefits

Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package
Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs
Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits
Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually
Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan
Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)
Paid sick time on as needed basis