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Join The Decision Lab, a dynamic organisation that merges behavioural science and business strategies, as a Project Leader.
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Organisation summary
The Decision Lab is a vibrant consultancy that addresses the gap between behavioural science theory and its practical implementation. We deliver evidence-based solutions to diverse challenges using a mix of practicality, creativity, and optimism. As a Project Leader at TDL, you will have exposure to our robust tools and frameworks while maintaining intellectual autonomy in project management.
Role Summary
- Playing a pivotal role in client engagement and maintaining high-level client relationships
- Overseeing the day-to-day execution of client projects
- Providing strategic insights and generating actionable recommendations based on applied knowledge of behavioural / decision science and business principles
- Playing a part in project pitches and potentially supporting publication efforts
Role Requirements
- Professional experience in management consulting or behavioural science; ideally 3+ years of consulting with at least 1 as a team lead
- A proven ability to manage and influence client engagements & relationships
- High capacity for conceptual thinking with adeptness in qualitative and quantitative methods, experimental design, and statistics
- Ability to effectively communicate complex concepts and ideas
- Comfortable working in an often ambiguous and dynamic environment; eager to take initiative
Application Process Details
Interested candidates can apply for the role with their updated resumes in English. Please note that the role is offered as a 3–6 month contract with scope for extension depending on project needs and the availability of new opportunities. This role is only for applicants currently based in Mexico.
Project Leader
Department: Consulting
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Mexico
Reporting To: Director of Consulting
Description
FOR APPLICANTS BASED IN MEXICO ONLY – PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME AND RESPONSES IN ENGLISH
Everything we do at TDL is guided by SPICE: Socially conscious, Pragmatic, Inventive, Catalytic, and Evidence-based. You can read more about us and our core values here.
We started The Decision Lab because we saw a fundamental gap between behavioral science theory and application. Our consultants are at the front line of bridging this gap. We are looking for experienced consultants to join our team at the Project Leader level. Qualified individuals will play a critical role in bringing forward-thinking solutions to our clients. Ideal candidates will have previous management consulting or project management experience and demonstrated leadership in growing client relationships, as well as in people and knowledge development.
We look for bright, capable and curious candidates with a good grasp of behavioral science concepts (from points of view that may include behavioral economics, psychology, neuroscience, sociology, etc.) who have a thirst for translating evidence into practical and valuable solutions.
We look for bright, capable and curious candidates with a good grasp of behavioral science concepts (from points of view that may include behavioral economics, psychology, neuroscience, sociology, etc.) who have a thirst for translating evidence into practical and valuable solutions.
The Decision Lab is a place where you can learn to use evidence-based approaches to solve diverse & complex challenges. You will work alongside intelligent & free-thinking colleagues who lead with optimism, pragmatism and empathy. Rather than reusing the same behavior change frameworks, TDL develops custom solutions – this means that in addition to being evidence-based, your role will be fundamentally creative and you will have the opportunity to evolve and express your thinking in the work you do. Our team members help and empower each other and we have a rich set of tools and frameworks that you will be exposed to, but you will ultimately be responsible for your work – past hires tell us they are surprised to what extent they are able to take intellectual ownership of the projects they work on.
- Candidates that do not meet the experience criteria will be considered for the consultant role.
What you'll be working on
Project Leaders play a key role on client engagements – ensuring client needs are clearly defined, supervising activities throughout to ensure these needs are met, and maintaining alignment of expectations. Responsibilities typically include:
- Leading the day-to-day execution of a client project while guiding and developing individual team members (Associates and/or Consultants)
- Managing the client relationship and teamwork progress
- Taking ownership of the overall project and its end outputs/deliverables
- Overseeing the formulation of hypotheses for research and investigation
- Uncovering and challenging client assumptions, intuitions and prior knowledge
- Structuring research/experimentation plans and advanced analysis of data (though the actual analysis may be performed/supported by our data scientists)
- Applying knowledge of behavioral / decision science and business principles
- Developing realistic and actionable recommendations
- Preparing and delivering client presentations/reports that highlight key insights in user-friendly ways
- Providing status reports to senior TDL leadership, and overseeing project budget
- Playing a key role in the development and maintenance of high-level client relationships
- As needed, performing some of the tasks typically assigned to Associates / Consultants (e.g. analyzing and synthesizing qualitative and quantitative findings; conducting stakeholder interviews; etc.)
- Participating in project pitches
- Doing all of the above in varied project contexts that may include topics ranging from relatively isolated research questions to cultural diagnostics, pricing optimization, or behavioral product development
- Possibility of collaborating with the content team to support publication efforts
What we are looking for
We are looking for a candidate with professional experience in management consulting, behavioral science or psychology, including demonstrated ability leading a project or team. Key attributes of the ideal candidate include:
Experience: 3+ years of consulting experience (incl. 1+ years as a team lead) in a top management consulting firm or in a boutique firm at the intersection between strategy, psychology & consulting with demonstrated repeated successes in connecting these worlds; familiarity with behavioral science concepts is a plus
Client Engagement: You have proven ability to manage client engagements & relationships and are often seen as a thought leader; you own responsibility for the quality of engagements; and your strong management and communication skills give you the ability to bring together stakeholders and persuade action
Analytic Rigor: You have a high capacity for conceptual thinking and an ability to develop leading-edge frameworks for analysis that incorporate a variety of disciplines, but are also able to communicate complex ideas effectively; good grasp of qualitative and quantitative methods, experimental design and statistics is a plus
Design Thinking Mindset: You are able to move your ego aside and understand that the most successful solutions are not based on ideology but on a combination of empathy, pragmatism and evidence-based iteration
Business Sense: You are a holistic, strategic thinker who constantly connects the dots between ideas, problems, organizations, and how ethical & sustained impact can be achieved; strong verbal & written skills are a must
Culture: You are an independent thinker comfortable working in an often ambiguous and dynamic environment; you are eager to take initiative and to break new ground
About the role
- Type: Fixed-term contract
- Seniority level and responsibility for this role scale based on candidate experience, on a case-by-case basis.
Contract Duration: This role is offered as a 3–6 month contract, depending on project needs, with the possibility of renewal if the project is extended or if new opportunities become available.
