Strategy & Operations Manager in Barcelona – Energy & Telecommunications | French-speaking

• Around 5-8 years of professional experience, with a strong background in strategy, management or operations consulting and proven experience leading projects and teams.
• Knowledge of Energy, Utilities, Infrastructure or Telecommunications is highly valued, although strong candidates from other sectors are also welcome.
• Fluent English and fluent or bilingual French (C1/C2). Spanish is a must and Catalan is valuable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex issues and deliver pragmatic solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence interacting with senior client stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, proactivity and interest in business development and the growth of the practice.

Bip is an international consulting firm supporting leading organisations in the Energy and Telecommunications sectors in the definition of their strategy and the transformation of their operations. From our team in Spain, you will work with leading companies and sector associations in Iberia, with significant opportunities to participate in international projects across Europe and other global markets.

We are looking for a Strategy & Operations Manager to join our growing Barcelona team and play a key role in the development of our Energy & Telecom practice. The position combines project leadership, senior client exposure, team management and business development, in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment with strong career development opportunities.

The role has a strong international dimension. French-speaking candidates are particularly relevant to support the continued development of our business in France and other French-speaking markets, while working from Barcelona as part of our Iberian team.

As a Manager, you will take ownership of projects from definition to delivery, combining rigorous problem solving with client leadership, team development and contribution to the growth of the practice.

Experience: around 5-8 years of professional experience

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Leading strategy, transformation and operational improvement projects from definition to delivery
• Structuring complex problems and translating analysis into clear, actionable recommendations
• Managing project teams and building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities and contributing to proposals
• Coaching junior team members and contributing to the development of knowledge and the practice

• Growth strategy, business planning and commercial strategy
• Operating model and organisational transformation
• Operational excellence and performance improvement
• M&A, commercial due diligence and post-merger integration / separation
• Regulatory, market and digital transformation projects