Engagement Manager / Principal – Government & Media Consulting

About the role

Oliver Wyman is seeking an experienced Engagement Manager or Principal to lead project teams within the Government and Public Institutions practice, focusing on Creative Industries, Media and Video Gaming in the GCC region. The role involves driving strategic problem‑solving, delivering practical recommendations, and building trusted advisory relationships with senior government and industry leaders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead project teams day‑to‑day, managing hypothesis development, analysis, and solution convergence.
• Ensure recommendations are practical, relevant, and cohesive for government and media clients.
• Provide thought leadership at the strategic level while overseeing technical and operational execution details.
• Develop and nurture strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to senior executives.
• Identify new business opportunities, contribute to thought leadership, and help build the firm’s brand in the region.

Required profile

• 7‑10 years of experience at a top‑tier strategy consulting firm.
• Background in Media, Creative Industries or Video Gaming, with experience advising government entities on regulatory and sector development, preferably in the GCC.
• Strong analytical and strategic problem‑solving skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
• Undergraduate or advanced degree from a top academic program.
• Willingness to travel and fluency in English (Arabic a plus).