Any experiences of an interview at Oliver Wyman for an Engagement Management role?

Hi there,

I have not sat on an Oliver Wyman panel, so ask your recruiter for the exact rounds. What I can share is how manager-level hires were assessed from sitting on Kearney's recruiting team in Dubai, as the logic is similar across firms.

At this level the case is less about finding the answer and more about whether you can run the problem. Lay out the workplan, say what you would have each team member look at, and push toward what you would tell the client at the end of the week.

The behavioral side also carries more weight than for junior hires. Prepare stories on leading a team through a difficult phase, handling a senior client who disagreed with you, and something you sold or grew in tech. Expect them to probe your exact role in each one.

Happy to run a manager-level mock with you before the interview.

Best,
Nikola

Hi there,

First of all, congratulations on the progress in the application process with Oliver Wyman thus far!

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:

• First of all, at this level, you should expect several interviews with partners and principals, usually a mix of case studies and a much deeper discussion of your past experience than for junior roles. The exact number and structure of the interviews is something only the Oliver Wyman recruiting team can tell you for certain, so I would advise you to simply ask your recruiter.
• Moreover, the case studies for engagement managers are usually less about cracking the math and more about how you would run the whole project, meaning how you set priorities, how you guide a team and how you deal with a difficult client.
• Lastly, I would strongly advise you to prepare concrete examples of projects you led in the tech sector, since the interviewers will want to see that you can manage the delivery and also build trust with senior clients.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming Oliver Wyman interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Hi there,

Yes it will be different! In the sense that no two interviews will be the same.

Sorry to be facetious…but please be ready for anything!

Is it likely to be a case + fit? Absolutely! But come in flexibly and adjust/react to the interviewer.

In general, if you demonstrated weaknesses/mistakes in round 1, make sure to resolve these in preparation for round 2.

Good luck!

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