Consultant Ex-McKinsey/BCG/Bain

Industry: UK-Based Restaurants

Location: Gulberg, Lahore, Pakistan (Islamabad and Karachi candidates can apply if willing to relocate)

Working Hours: UK Business Hours (Onsite Role)

Reports to: HR Manager

(Salary will be paid as remittances in Pakistan with only 1% tax applied)

About Us

Our client is a group of fast-growing, UK-based restaurant brands known for their operational excellence and innovation in customer experience. With a strong presence across the UK, the organization is expanding its global operations and establishing a strategic support team in Pakistan. The company culture is performance-driven, collaborative, and centered on operational efficiency and scalable growth.

About the Role

Are you a results-driven professional with a management consulting background looking to take ownership of business-critical projects? Join our team as a Project Manager and help drive process optimization, strategic planning, and cross-functional initiatives for a group of UK-based restaurants.

Based in Gulberg, Lahore , this full-time onsite position will work directly with the UK leadership and operations teams to manage and deliver high-impact projects across departments such as supply chain, finance, HR, and IT. The ideal candidate brings experience from a top-tier consulting firm, excellent communication and analytical skills, and a strong ability to execute strategic plans in fast-paced environments.

This role offers international exposure, dynamic work experience, and a competitive salary paid via remittance with only 1% tax applied .

Key Accountabilities / Main Responsibilities

1. Project Management
Lead end-to-end delivery of high-priority strategic and operational projects.
Define scope, timelines, milestones, and KPIs for each initiative.
Coordinate with UK-based executives and local cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution.
Monitor progress, address bottlenecks, and ensure stakeholder alignment at every stage.

2. Strategic Planning & Execution
Support the leadership in designing and implementing operational strategies.
Conduct gap analyses, business diagnostics, and feasibility studies for new initiatives.
Translate strategic goals into executable roadmaps and project action plans.

3. Business Process Improvement
Identify inefficiencies across business functions and propose structured solutions.
Develop SOPs, workflows, and performance benchmarks for various departments.
Optimize resource utilization and process turnaround time through data-backed decisions.

4. Stakeholder Management
Maintain regular communication with the UK operations team, founders, and department heads.
Present reports, insights, and project updates with clarity and strategic foresight.
Build trusted relationships across teams, ensuring buy-in and accountability.

5. Data Analysis & Reporting
Use business intelligence tools and Excel to analyze key performance data.
Prepare executive reports, dashboards, and cost-benefit analyses for decision-makers.
Ensure data integrity, actionable insights, and clear visual storytelling in all reporting.

6. Team Enablement & Coordination
Guide internal teams on implementation strategies, change management, and goal alignment.
Conduct workshops or training sessions where required to roll out new initiatives.
Mentor junior team members on consulting frameworks and execution best practices.

7. Other Duties as Assigned
Support the leadership in recruitment, operational audits, and vendor selection where required.
Act as a point of contact for high-level operational queries and cross-border project integration.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Required

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a top-tier consulting firm (McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or equivalent).

• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills.

• Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives from planning to execution.

• High proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint); familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Trello, Asana, Notion).

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Strong problem-solving mindset and structured approach to decision-making.

• Ability to work independently and adapt to fast-paced, dynamic environments.

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Desired

• Experience working with international clients, preferably UK-based businesses.

• Exposure to restaurant, hospitality, or retail industries.

• Understanding of business process automation or ERP implementations.

• Experience managing remote or hybrid teams.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: PKR 500,000 1,000,000 per month

• Paid via remittance (with only 1% tax applied )

• Performance-based growth and annual bonus potential

• Opportunity to work on global strategic initiatives

• Professional development in a dynamic UK-focused business

• Onsite, full-time role based in Gulberg, Lahore