Project Leader

About SprintlyWorks

SprintlyWorks is a fast-growing Nordic management consulting firm. We partner with global organisations to solve complex business challenges, drive growth, and deliver lasting transformation. Our work spans strategy, MA, and go-to-market engagements across industries, with deep expertise in manufacturing and industrial goods.

We don t just build teams. We curate brilliance.

The Role

We are hiring a high-calibre Project Leader to join our consulting team in a senior, client-facing role. You will sit at the heart of our client engagements, owning end-to-end strategy delivery and working directly with senior leadership and client stakeholders.

This is a hands-on, high-visibility position. You will combine structured problem-solving, rigorous analysis, and compelling storytelling to shape strategic recommendations and drive measurable impact. You will also lead and develop a team of in-house associates recruited from top-tier business schools, including London Business School, HEC Paris, and ESADE.

Why Join SprintlyWorks

• Remote-first freedom: 95 98% virtual operation, no office or commute, with travel limited to around 2-4 short European trips a year.

• Elite firm positioning: WEF-credentialled, top 8% of Finnish businesses, occupying a premium niche just below MBB retainer levels.

• Pure strategy work: Portfolio weighted toward high-impact corporate strategy

• Build and own your vertical: Lead a new practice area with real autonomy and a fast, flat path to Partner.

• World-class teams: Collaborate with senior consultants across Germany, the UK, and Finland, leading analysts from LBS, HEC Paris, and ESADE.

• Top-tier rewards: Premium compensation matching or beating front-end market rates, plus early-joiner European stock equity.

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy Project Delivery

• Structure complex, ambiguous business problems into clear analytical frameworks

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to generate actionable insights

• Translate findings into strategic recommendations aligned with client objectives

• Develop and deliver executive-ready presentations and reports for steering committees and senior leadership

Client Engagement Communication

• Serve as a primary point of contact for client stakeholders across functions

• Prepare and lead selected workstreams or modules within larger engagements

• Own meeting logistics, document key decisions, and ensure clear follow-through

• Communicate insights with clarity and confidence to senior audiences

Business Development

• Lead proposal development, market research, and opportunity sizing

• Develop and deliver compelling pitch presentations

• Identify and pursue, upsell and cross-sell within assigned client accounts

• Drive knowledge development and internal capability-building initiatives

What We are Looking ForCore Capabilities

• Strong strategic thinking and structured problem-solving skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

• A talent for synthesising complex analysis into clear executive narratives

• Strong attention to detail and a genuine ownership mindset

• The ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

• Proven team leadership and strong interpersonal skills

Experience

• At least 6 years of experience in strategy consulting, management consulting, corporate strategy, or analytics

• Proven sector experience in industrial goods (strongly preferred)

• Deep functional knowledge of MA and go-to-market strategy

• A track record in client-facing engagements and cross-functional project delivery

Education

A Bachelor s or Master s degree, or an MBA, in Management, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field.