StepChange Consulting
International Strategy Consultants (all levels)
StepChange ConsultingPortugal7 days ago
Full-timeConsulting

Take your consulting career to the next level – make a step change at StepChange!


StepChange Consulting is expanding into Iberia with a new office in Lisbon, and we’re hiring exceptional talent with experience from top-tier strategy and management consulting firms to join our international team.


We are a specialist consultancy working with leading clients across Europe, North America, and Latin America in the forestry, pulp, paper, and packaging sectors. Unlike generalist firms, we combine boardroom-level strategy with hands-on operational execution – delivering measurable top- and bottom-line results.


Tasks

  • Collaborate directly with C-level and senior executives on international projects

  • Develop strategies to tackle industry challenges

  • Participate or lead projects across Europe and beyond

  • Contribute to business development and grow our Operations in Iberia and beyond

  • Represent StepChange at global conferences and industry platforms


Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years at a top-tier strategy consulting firm

  • Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Strong academic and professional track record

  • Experience with industrial/manufacturing clients is a plus

  • Willingness to travel and connect with clients anywhere and anytime

  • Strong functional expertise from strategy to execution in areas such as:

  • Sales & supply chain

  • Manufacturing & maintenance

  • Restructuring & organisational design

  • Procurement (strategy & execution)

  • Market & operational due diligence

  • Energy strategy

  • Business-driven digital transformation

  • Fluent in English; additional languages welcome

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with ambition to progress to partner level

  • High emotional intelligence and leadership skills


Benefits

We offer an attractive compensation package above Portuguese market benchmarks, a fast and transparent progression path, and the opportunity to take ownership in an entrepreneurial and international environment.


πŸ“ Location: Lisbon | 🌍 Travel: International assignments (70–80%)


If you have relevant experience from a top-tier consulting firm and are seeking greater global exposure, faster progression, and end-to-end impact, this is your opportunity to take your career to the next level.

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