Manager

Leading project delivery

Overview

As a Manager, you are the point of accountability for project delivery. You will lead the project team, manage day-to-day client relationships and ensure Partners remain aligned and confident in the direction of the work. You will own both the “what” (project outcomes) and the “how” (approach, sequencing and execution), balancing delivery, people leadership and client management. 

This role requires a step‑change from Senior Consultant: moving from personal execution to full ownership, exercising strong judgement, and confidently managing ambiguity. Managers at Oxbow Partners operate with high autonomy and are expected to define how work should be delivered, not simply execute a predefined plan. 

Key responsibilities

Project leadership and delivery

  • Own the project approach, timeline and quality of outputs
  • Structure complex problems into clear workstreams and practical outcomes
  • Balance content involvement, delegation and oversight to maintain quality
  • Keep Partners informed, flag risks early and propose clear solutions 


Client management

  • Act as the main day-to-day client contact, ensuring strong engagement and smooth delivery
  • Build credibility through clear communication, sound judgement and calm leadership
  • Lead stakeholder meetings and anticipate decision-maker needs 


Team management and development

  • Coach junior consultants through guidance, feedback and development support
  • Delegate effectively while retaining accountability for final quality
  • Support career development through line management, coaching and performance reviews 


Business development and firm-building

  • Build client relationships and identify opportunities to deepen engagements
  • Develop thought leadership and intellectual capital that strengthen the Oxbow Partners brand
  • Contribute ideas that support firm growth 

What success looks like as a Manager

  • You own outcomes, not just tasks
  • You manage ambiguity with confidence and maintain a calm leadership presence
  • You are trusted by clients and Partners to solve problems without constant escalation
  • You can operate without a playbook and shape a clear path forward 

Other levels

Intern

Learn about the world of consulting

Our eight-week summer internship programme in our London office gives ambitious students the opportunity to learn about consulting through hands-on experience. Interns support real client projects in a consultant-style role, giving you the chance to build confidence, develop core skills and see what consulting is really like.

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Consultant

Learning the fundamentals

You'll build core consulting skills including problem structuring, data analysis and clear communication. Working in a team, you'll contribute to specific parts of a project, taking on more responsibility as you grow in confidence and capability.

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Senior Consultant

Owning workstreams

You'll own a workstream, supported by your manager, and may manage a consultant for the first time. You'll likely be the main point of contact for clients in this area of the project, allowing you to develop your client management and communication skills.

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Senior Manager

Senior client leadership

This is the inflection point to senior leadership. You'll oversee one major, complex project or two smaller ones. Your job is to mentor the manager, bringing your experience to bear on project direction and problem solving. You may be an acknowledged expert in a particular subject area, allowing you to play the 'guru' role on certain projects. You will take your leadership skills to the next level and begin building your own client network. 

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Principal

Firm-building and project outcomes

You'll balance project leadership with business development, owning key client relationships while helping to shape the firm's thinking in your specialist areas. You'll identify new opportunities and guide teams across multiple projects, ensuring strong delivery, clear direction and sustained commercial growth.

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