Associate (Focus: Public Sector)

About us

To us, innovation is not coincidental. Instead, it is the result of taking the right measures. Based in Düsseldorf, IMP³ROVE is Kearney’s competence center for projects in innovation management, sustainability, digitization and related topics. Through our holistic offering of consulting services, we are uniquely positioned to support both public and private sector clients in driving innovative solutions, guiding them from strategy development to implementation. Learn more about us.

Your tasks

• As an Associate, you will be involved in every phase of a consulting project – from research prior to proposal writing to final implementation of the project at the client’s site.
• You’ll join a project team right out of the gate and work closely (on-site if necessary) with the client.
• You will collect and analyze data, conduct studies, develop proposals and lead workstreams.
• You have the opportunity to get involved beyond your project work, for example by collaborating on studies or assisting in the recruiting process.
• You are part of our national and international public sector projects on innovation, digitalization and sustainability. For example, we work with the European Commission and various ministries, as well as leading foundations and innovation agencies.

Your profile

• You have a PhD degree or you have completed your master’s degree with excellent results at a university and have already gained two years of relevant professional experience (full-time) in consulting, the public sector or industry.
• You have a high affinity towards the topics of innovation management, digitalization and sustainability.
• You have already gained initial international experience.
• You have provable excellent analytical skills as well as structured thinking and find creative ways to solve problems.
• Your interpersonal skills are particularly strong and are reflected in your collaboration with different stakeholders, intercultural competence, your creativity and your team spirit.
• You have excellent oral and written communication skills and speak fluent German. In addition, we expect excellent English skills.
• Your goal is to develop yourself further and continuously expand your expertise.

Our offer

• We support you in taking the next step in your development. In our varied projects, we offer you a steep learning curve and provide you with a mentor as a personal coach.
• We are a young, dynamically growing unit of Kearney and offer you an entrepreneurial environment in which you can contribute your ideas.
• Our evaluation process at the end of a project gives you the opportunity to rank your performance and develop yourself further.
• We offer you individual opportunities to pursue private goals (e.g. travel, Ph.D., sabbatical).
• Over the course of your career at Kearney I IMP³ROVE, you will build a professional network that you benefit from as you move forward.
• We put emphasis on equal opportunities and non-discrimination. You should feel comfortable and secure in your work, and be assured that all your facets are respected and valued by your colleagues.
• You work in different teams, also directly with our management, project partners and customers.
• You pursue own projects with regard to new opportunities for the IMP³ROVE team.

Your advantages @Kearney | IMP³ROVE

You will receive a competitive package of benefits (e.g. corporate benefits, flexible working and individual opportunities for your personal and professional interests) and have the chance to help develop a young and growing unit.

Application

We are looking forward to receiving your compelling application, including cover letter, CV and all relevant certificates:

Thamara Weiershaus Rodriguez
career@improve-innovation.com
+49 1752659305