Strategy Consultant / Manager, Technology Practice (M, F, D) — London or Paris Office (hybrid)

L.E.K. Consulting is a premier global strategy consulting firm that partners with clients to solve their most critical business challenges and deliver high-impact outcomes. We bring deep industry expertise and rigorous, evidence-based insight to global corporations, growth companies and private equity investors, helping them turn strategy into action.

How do we deliver impact? It’s the people. We hire exceptional individuals and invest in their growth through hands-on client work, close collaboration and a culture of ownership, inclusion and continuous learning. Across every level, curiosity unites us and challenge excites us. Founded more than 40 years ago, L.E.K. employs more than 2,200 professionals worldwide and is consistently recognized as one of the industry's best firms to work for. For more information, visit lek.com.

The Team

Our European technology practice helps software and IT services businesses and private equity investors make strategic and investment decisions.

The team works across CDDs and strategy projects, helping clients understand markets, evaluate opportunities and make decisions about the future of their businesses. Our work combines technology sector knowledge, customer insight and rigorous analysis to address complex and evolving challenges.

This is an opportunity to join a team working across a broad range of technology markets, develop expertise in a dynamic sector and contribute to the growth of our European practice.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Consultant or Manager to join our technology practice in London. You will work alongside colleagues, senior leaders and clients on complex assignments, developing insights that inform investment and strategic decisions.

Depending on your level of experience, you will lead workstreams or manage case teams, shaping the approach to client questions and guiding research and analysis through to clear, practical recommendations. You will also develop junior colleagues and build relationships with clients.

The role offers the chance to work on significant transactions and strategic projects, deepen your understanding of the technology sector and contribute to a growing practice.

Key responsibilities

• Lead project workstreams or case teams on CDD and strategy engagements for technology companies and investors.
• Work with senior team members and clients to define key questions, structure project approaches and establish analytical priorities.
• Guide research and analysis across markets, customers, competitors and business performance.
• Develop a strong understanding of technology businesses and the markets in which they operate.
• Synthesise complex findings into clear insights, recommendations and implications for clients.
• Oversee the development of high-quality client deliverables, including presentations, models and written outputs.
• Build effective relationships with client stakeholders and contribute to or lead meetings, workshops and presentations, depending on experience.
• Manage, coach and develop junior colleagues, providing regular guidance and feedback.
• Monitor project progress, priorities and quality, communicating emerging insights and delivery risks to senior team members.
• Contribute to proposals, business development and the growth of the technology practice.

The Ideal Candidate

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has strong experience in strategy consulting or a similar analytical, client-facing environment, with a track record of leading workstreams or managing project teams.
• Has experience in or a strong interest in the technology sector.
• Brings experience in CDDs, strategy development or other complex commercial analysis.
• Demonstrates excellent structured problem-solving skills and is comfortable working with both quantitative and qualitative information.
• Can quickly understand complex markets and business models and identify the questions that matter most to clients.
• Takes a rigorous approach to analysis and can build clear, well-supported arguments.
• Can translate findings into practical, commercially relevant recommendations.
• Has strong project management skills and can balance competing priorities and deadlines.
• Enjoys managing, coaching and developing junior colleagues.
• Builds strong relationships and communicates confidently with clients and colleagues.
• Is collaborative, intellectually curious and excited by the opportunity to work on complex technology questions.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and sound judgement in all client and team interactions.
• Has a degree-level education and a strong academic track record.