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Sia Partners

Management consulting integrating AI and design

Program Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/27/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Master's
Antwerp, Belgium
In PersonThe employer cannot provide a work permit; non-Dutch speakers are not accepted.
Project & Program ManagementProgram Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A master's degree in applied economics, engineering, computer science, statistics, or econometrics is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience in consultancy is required; experience managing complex programs is beneficial.
  • Experience implementing enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP or Oracle is required.
  • Dutch and English language skills are required.
  • The candidate must be able to work without employer-provided work-permit sponsorship; non-Dutch speakers are not accepted.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the initiation, definition, and implementation of the program.
  • Build a program roadmap and ensure it is realized.
  • Manage a team of experienced project managers.
  • Follow up on the realization of program objectives.
  • Report progress on program objectives to business management.
  • Follow up on benefit realization and costs incurred.
  • Manage program risks and dependencies with other programs and projects.
  • Monitor the proper functioning of the core team.
Desired Qualifications
  • A strong interest in data and artificial-intelligence-related topics, the ability to quickly build expertise in these areas, and enthusiasm for helping clients seize the opportunities they offer.

About the company

Sia Partners is a management consulting firm that blends AI and design with traditional strategy and operations work to deliver practical business value. It analyzes competitive landscapes, regulatory changes, and organizational design to help clients transform operations and strategy, using AI-enabled and design-driven approaches. With 2,400 consultants across 38 countries and services in 30+ sectors, it emphasizes CSR through its Consulting for Good program to turn sustainability into a driver of profitable transformation. The company aims to remain an independent pure-player consultant and to become a leading independent management consulting firm in Europe, focusing on sector-specific excellence.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$12.7M

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • Precedence in July 2025 pushed Benelux scale toward 200 consultants and German entry.
  • The Upside brought £6.2 million 2024 revenue and stronger UK branding capabilities.
  • Hiring momentum remains strong in 2026, with 730 active jobs and 3,789 headcount.

What critics are saying

  • Multiple acquisitions since March 2025 strain integration, culture, and partner retention across geographies.
  • Paris prud'hommes allegations in June 2026 spotlight toxic-management claims and non-compete disputes.
  • Trade-secret litigation in New York shows employee departures can trigger costly client-risk battles.

What makes Sia Partners unique

  • Blackstone backed Sia with €250 million in December 2024, funding faster expansion.
  • Kaiser Associates deal on January 2026 adds U.S. strategy and PE-M&A depth.
  • Sia now spans 48 offices across 19 countries, blending consulting, AI, and creative services.

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Benefits

  • Professional Development Budget

Company News

Business Wire
Oct 26th, 2026
Sia Partners Announces the Acquisition of PPT Consulting

Sia Partners announces the acquisition of PPT Consulting

Associated Press
Jan 27th, 2026
Sia acquires Kaiser Associates to launch global corporate strategy and M&A business line

Sia, a global management consulting group, has acquired Kaiser Associates, a US-based strategy consulting firm, to launch a dedicated Corporate Strategy, Private Equity and M&A business line spanning the US, UK, France, Middle East and Australia. Founded in 1981, Kaiser Associates brings 65 consultants and operates from Washington, D.C., New York and London. The firm specialises in go-to-market strategy, growth assessments and market landscaping for Fortune 500 executives and private equity funds. Kaiser Associates' leadership team, including Ali Cumber, Paul Mumma and Jon Meyerholz, will join Sia as partners, with Meyerholz heading the new business line as managing partner. The acquisition expands Sia's North American presence and strengthens its position in private equity advisory.

Business Wire
Jul 4th, 2025
Sia Expands in the Netherlands with the Acquisition of Precedence

Sia continues its strategic expansion with the acquisition of Precedence, a consulting player.

Consultancy.uk
May 9th, 2025
Sia Acquires The Upside for Expansion

Sia has acquired The Upside, enhancing its brand, innovation, and cultural strategy capabilities in the UK. The Upside, founded in 2013, generated £6.2 million in 2024 revenues. This acquisition follows Sia's €250 million minority investment from Blackstone, supporting its European expansion. Niku Banaie, CEO of The Upside, will lead Sia's UK brand, innovation, and culture team. The Upside will adopt Sia's branding as part of the transition.

Business Plus
Dec 17th, 2024
Sia Partners receives €250m investment from Blackstone

Dublin-based management and AI consulting firm Sia Partners has received investment of up to €250m from Blackstone, one of the world's largest alternative