Talent & Operations Lead

Support our people. Amplify our impact. 

• Do you want to contribute your expertise to a mission that truly matters? 

• Do you want to develop your professional skills through real-world responsibilities and cross-team collaboration? 

• Do you love to be a strategic partner moving a management consulting business forward? 

• Are you excited to work alongside sustainability experts and support them in delivering meaningful client impact? 

• Are you ready to join an international, purpose-driven team where curiosity, growth, and teamwork thrive? 

THE ROLE 

In this role as Talent & Operations Lead for Quantis US, you will sit at the intersection of support and business functions and in a unique position to drive the talent agenda and its successful implementation, supporting each Quantisian in our mission to accelerate sustainable change. 

You will be a strategic operations partner to the Managing Director (MD) leading Quantis US and ensure alignment between talent strategy, operational capacity, staffing efficiency and financial performance. 

You will report directly to the MD and functionally to the Global Talent & Operations Lead. Managing a team of 2 people, your key responsibilities will be as follows: 

• Partner with Consulting Leadership and the Managing Director to optimize revenue operations, project structures, staffing, and performance. 

• Monitor financial and operational KPIs (revenue, productivity, utilization, workload) and drive improvement actions to ensure business performance. 

• Lead workforce planning and talent initiatives in collaboration with Global teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and full HR/legal compliance. 

• Oversee recruitment, HR operations, staffing, and employee experience through effective team leadership. 

• Serve as a trusted advisor to team leads and employees, fostering a high-performing and supportive culture across several US hubs. 

WHY YOU’LL LOVE QUANTIS 

Quantis, a BCG company, is a leading sustainability consultancy tackling the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. For nearly two decades, our expert team has partnered with organizations across the globe to transform industries and shape an economy that thrives in harmony with nature. We guide companies from business as usual to business at its best by uniting the latest science with strategic insights, helping them reduce impacts, implement solutions, and operate within planetary boundaries.  

United by a common purpose, our 250+ professionals embody a unique, collaborative culture that we call the Quantis Spirit. We are innovative. We are impact-oriented. We are science-driven. We are Quantis. 

Learn more about Quantis and our mission. 

ARE YOU READY TO SHAPE OUR PEOPLE & OPERATING EXPERIENCE AND DRIVE IMPACT? 

• You are an experienced, purpose-driven Talent & Operations leader motivated to contribute to bridging sustainability and business value. 

• You bring 10+ years of operations experience in professional services; experience in strategy/management consulting is a plus. 

• You understand consulting business models and key performance levers (structured problem solving, delivery excellence, utilization, pipeline-to-capacity alignment) and are comfortable navigating associated competency frameworks and expectations. 

• You are financially fluent, with exposure to billability, forecasting, and profitability. 

• You are a trusted business partner who balances commercial priorities with employee needs, handles sensitive topics with discretion, and builds credibility quickly. 

• You align people strategy with business objectives and lead impactful talent initiatives. 

• You combine strong analytical skills with clear, empathetic communication in multicultural environments. 

• You work autonomously, collaborate effectively, and bring a strong service mindset. 

• You hold a relevant university degree and are fully fluent in English. 

SOME OTHER DETAILS TO CONSIDER 

• Location: Boston area (preferred) or New York. Hybrid working scheme. 

• Start date: As soon as possible 

• Regular collaboration with colleagues in the Talent & Operations team based in other Quantis offices (Berlin, Lausanne, Zurich, Paris, Milan) via web-conferences 

• US work authorization required 

• Ability to travel occasionally in Europe, for company/team meetings 

The compensation target for this role ranges from $122K–$172K (annual gross base salary), depending on level and relevant experience. 

Unlocking the Potential of All Quantisians

At Quantis, Unlocking Potential means empowering our employees to thrive, enabling them to drive our mission and manifesto forward—creating meaningful impact for people and the planet.

We aim to achieve this by nurturing a culture rooted in collective action, and shared purpose, where diversity is cherished, inclusion is lived, mental wellbeing is supported, and opportunities are open to all.

This extends to our clients, their clients, and their entire value chain as sustainable thinking and collective representation are integral components of our purpose to transform the way that businesses operate.

This is how we commit to our people, live our manifesto, and shape a sustainable future - together.