Principal Leadership & Change Specialist
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
At Oliver Wyman, no two transformative engagements are the same. As a Principal Leadership & Change Specialist, you will partner with multi-disciplinary delivery teams and senior clients across industries to deliver transformative leadership strategies and organizational solutions that drive breakthrough
impact. You will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, helping to shape leadership capabilities, culture, and change management initiatives that enable sustainable business performance.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with Oliver Wyman partners, client executives, and cross-functional teams including strategy, operations, technology, and human capital experts. You will lead the design and delivery of leadership development programs, executive coaching, and organizational transformation initiatives that align leadership behaviors with strategic business goals.
You will be a hands-on leader and mentor, guiding client leaders and internal teams through complex challenges related to leadership effectiveness, talent development, and organizational change. Your expertise will help clients navigate uncertainty, build resilient leadership pipelines, and foster inclusive,
high-performing cultures.
You will work flexibly across client sites and Oliver Wyman offices, with occasional travel to engage directly with clients and teams.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following sectors:
. Banking and Financial Services
. Healthcare Payors and Providers
. Insurance and/or Asset Management
. Transportation and/or Industrial Services
We believe in servant leadership — your primary goal is to unlock the potential of client leaders and internal teams, not to do it all yourself.
What you’ll get to do:
• Provide strategic leadership advisory and executive coaching to senior leaders and leadership teams, both internally and externally
• Design and implement leadership development programs that drive measurable business outcomes
• Lead change management efforts to help clients embrace new leadership models and ways of working
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate leadership strategies with broader organizational transformation initiatives
• Communicate complex leadership concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including executives and frontline managers
• Mentor and develop internal and client talent to build leadership capacity and capability
• Foster inclusive leadership practices that enhance team collaboration and innovation
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders, partners, and internal experts to co-create
impactful solutions
• Travel 50%+ to client locations and Oliver Wyman offices where and as needed
What you’ll bring: We are looking for senior leadership advisors with 10+ years of experience in leadership development, executive coaching, and organizational consulting. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator and collaborator, skilled at working in complex and challenging environments.
Additionally, you should posses:
• Proven experience advising senior executives and leadership teams on strategy, culture, and organizational effectiveness
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills with a track record of developing leaders at all levels
• Deep understanding of change management principles and practices
• Ability to design and deliver leadership programs tailored to client needs and business context
• Experience working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with multiple stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster trust, collaboration, and open dialogue
• Familiarity with science- and data-driven approaches to leadership assessment and development
• Passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion as a driver of leadership excellence
We’re also hoping you’ll have experience or knowledge in some of the following areas:
• Guiding leadership initiatives in regulated industries such as financial services or healthcare
• Integrating leadership development with digital transformation and agile ways of working
• Using technology platforms for leadership assessment, learning, and collaboration
• Applying behavioral science and adult learning principles to leadership development
• Working with global and culturally diverse leadership teams
What we offer you:
• An opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping leadership strategies and organizational transformations that drive lasting impact across diverse industries and business domains.
• The chance to partner with senior executives and leadership teams at some of the world’s most influential organizations, helping them to navigate complex challenges and unlock their full potential.
• A collaborative and inclusive environment where your expertise in leadership development, executive coaching, and change management will be highly valued and amplified.
• A structured career development program offering both leadership and advisory growth paths, supported by tailored learning opportunities and mentorship.
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, complemented by a flexible learning and development budget to support your continuous professional growth, including attendance at conferences and certifications.
• A high degree of autonomy and empowerment to lead initiatives, innovate solutions, and influence organizational culture in ways that matter.
OUR VALUES & CULTURE
We’re serious about making Oliver Wyman a rewarding, enjoyable, and balanced place to work.
• Rewarding work -- We’ve worked hard to earn our reputation for high quality work. That reputation allows us to work with major brands at all levels on incredibly exciting projects. Combine that with Oliver Wyman’s status as one of the Fortune 100 “Best Companies to Work For”, and you get a rewarding combination of challenge, support and recognition.
• Progressive employment -- Flat organizational structures, resolute I&D values and a commitment to rewarding good work make for a progression path truly based on merit. A menu of healthcare options, 401k matching, and a culture of continuous improvement means your work gets more rewarding over time. We
are committed to providing our people with growth opportunities via professional training, personal development, and diverse roles and responsibilities.
• Enjoyable days -- We want our team members to build a career here—and to be happy. That makes us serious about caring for, mentoring, developing and sponsoring each other. This commitment also leads to opportunities for social impact and community work on company time.
• Balanced lives -- Our work is demanding, and we want you to have the best work-life balance you can. We’ll work with you to accommodate your personal life with flexible hours and the ability to work from home.
About Oliver Wyman
Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in more than 70 cities across 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. The firm has more than 6,000 professionals around the world who work with clients to optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh [NYSE: MRSH].
For more information, visit www.oliverwyman.com. Follow Oliver Wyman on Twitter @OliverWyman. Marsh and its Affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.
The applicable base salary range for this role is $195K-$265K.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com.
Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.