Oliver Wyman - Thought Leadership Lead; –Parental Leave Cover IMEA

Oliver Wyman is now looking to recruit a Thought Leadership Lead (Maternity cover) for 9–12 months, to join our Middle East office and be part of our IMEA (India Middle East Africa) team!

The role will be based out of Dubai office.

Building on Oliver Wyman’s reputation as a trusted publisher of rigorous, insightful thought leadership, we are seeking an experienced Thought Leadership Lead to oversee and project‑manage the development of high‑quality content across the India, Middle East, and Africa (IMEA) region during a parental leave cover period.

This role is editorial‑first and focused almost entirely on shaping, editing, and delivering content across reports, articles, op‑eds, and digital platforms. Working closely with senior consultants, subject‑matter experts, and the wider marketing team, the Thought Leadership Lead will ensure that all content meets Oliver Wyman’s standards for clarity, credibility, creativity, and accuracy.

With an accomplished background in a similar role, the successful candidate will act as a hands‑on editor and content strategist
, supporting the full lifecycle of content development — from early idea shaping and angle‑setting, through drafting and editing, to final sign‑off and publication. While this role does not own the Media Relations execution, it collaborates closely with our Media Relations & PR Lead by providing strong editorial input, messaging, and talking points to support external amplification.

• Oversee and help deliver the IMEA editorial pipeline in line with business priorities, key themes, and target audiences
• Work with the Head of Marketing, Marketing Managers, and global editorial stakeholders to shape content plans, timelines, and formats
• Ensure consistency of voice, messaging, and quality across all thought leadership outputs
• A capable writer

• Act as a lead editor across a wide range of content, including flagship reports, shorter insight pieces, op‑eds, and Linked In posts
• Edit for clarity, structure, tone, and impact while maintaining the author’s voice and intellectual integrity
• Apply rigorous fact‑checking, data validation, and quality control to all published materials

• Help consultants and subject‑matter experts refine ideas into compelling, audience‑relevant narratives
• Identify strong editorial angles and storylines that increase the relevance and reach of Oliver Wyman’s insights
• on how to adapt core ideas for different formats and channels without diluting substance

• Co‑own timelines and workflows for content production (alongside Marketing Managers), ensuring deadlines are met across multiple concurrent projects
• Coordinate inputs from consultants, designers, analysts, and external vendors where required
• Manage revisions, approvals, and final sign‑off processes efficiently and diplomatically

• Partner with the PR Manager by developing clear messaging frameworks and talking points to support media engagement
• Work closely with digital, social, and campaign colleagues to ensure content is optimised for distribution
• Provide editorial guidance and best practices to internal stakeholders to improve content quality over time

The ideal candidate is an accomplished editorial professional with a strong background in shaping, editing, and delivering high‑quality thought leadership content in a fast‑paced, professional environment.

• Native‑level fluency in written and spoken English
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in editorial, content, publishing, or communications roles, ideally within professional services, consulting, media, or a content‑led agency environment
• Proven experience editing complex, technical, or data‑driven content and translating it into clear, compelling narratives
• Experience working closely with senior stakeholders and subject‑matter experts, with the confidence to challenge and refine ideas constructively

• Highly organised, with exceptional attention to detail and follow‑through
• Comfortable managing multiple content pieces and deadlines…