Senior Manager, Talent Strategy & Operations

Overview

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Who you'll work with

Vector is Bain's global team of technologists, designers, engineers, and data scientists. We work at the intersection of business strategy and technology to deliver human-centered, data-powered solutions that drive real impact for our clients.

You'll join the Talent Strategy & Operations team within Vector, working closely with senior leadership, project sponsors, and cross-functional teams across the globe. This role is central to how Vector—as a key innovation engine for Bain—grows, shapes and deploys its team of over 600 technology experts.

You will be the operational and strategic lead for how Vector's expert capacity is prioritized and allocated on non-client-billable efforts, supporting innovation and transformation priorities across the entire firm.

Where you'll fit within the team

As a Senior Manager, Talent Strategy & Operations, you'll lead the strategy, execution, and optimization of how Vector builds its global expert team to meet the rapidly evolving world of technology and AI. This role interfaces regularly with leadership and will be a linchpin in driving operational clarity and prioritization for Vector's most strategic talent initiatives.

You'll help design the firm's talent deployment models, and lead our process for managing the large and growing demand from within Bain for expert talent to support capability development across the firm. You will oversee a consistent and transparent pipeline of active strategic investments across the firm, monitor performance across our investments, and ensure our resources are going to the highest ROI projects—all while resolving conflicts and tradeoffs in real time.

Technology innovation is critical to Bain's future, and you will be in the driver's seat determining where and how we deploy the teams to transform our firm.

What you'll do

Lead Strategic Capacity Management :

• Own the end-to-end strategy for allocating unbilled Vector expert capacity across firmwide strategic initiatives
• Develop frameworks and decision-making models to evaluate and prioritize competing resource requests
• Establish governance structures and facilitate alignment on investment priorities and tradeoffs
• Position the process to support the full spectrum of Bain's priorities—client investments, practice capability building, and internal technology builds

Run the End-to-End Investment Process :

Drive Stakeholder Alignment and Communication :

Create Operational Rigor and Insight :

Support Strategic Projects and People Analytics :

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U.S. compensation information

Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain's best in class benefits package (details listed below).

Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range to be included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows :

In Texas and Minneapolis; the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $169,125 - $184,500

In Massachusetts, Washington State, District of Columbia, Los Angeles; the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $185,125 - $202,000

In New York, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley; the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $201,125 - $219,500

In Chicago; the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $177,000 - $193,000

In Atlanta; the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $161,000 - $175,500

Placement within these ranges will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure / certifications, training and skill level

Annual discretionary performance bonus

This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation

4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start date

Bain & Company's comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family.

Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheck

Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays

Fully vested 401(k) company contribution

Paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance

Annual fitness reimbursements

Annual updates on compensation ranges and benefits are provided as part of the onboarding and annual reviews.

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