Associate Director, Bain Academy
Bain & CompanyWHO YOU’LL WORK WITH You’ll join Bain Academy, a global team that helps clients and executives build the capabilities they need to deliver lasting results. We design and deliver customized, immersive learning experiences that strengthen leadership, accelerate results, and build enduring promoters of Bain. Our portfolio includes more than 100 masterclasses on topics such as strategic thinking, RAPID® decision effectiveness, Agile innovation, generative AI, consultative selling, business storytelling, Net Promoter System, influencing others, and high-performing teams. We also develop executive programs that strengthen general management and leadership capabilities, as well as blended learning experiences that combine live workshops with self-paced digital learning. We are passionate about unleashing potential and creating impact through learning, application, and continuous development. WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM As an Associate Director in Bain Academy, you’ll design and deliver high-impact, interactive learning programs for clients across in-person, virtual, and digital formats. You’ll serve as a thought leader and content creator, collaborating with experts across Bain to develop capability-building content that inspires, engages, and drives measurable change. You’ll advise Bain case teams on capability-building opportunities, lead workshops for priority clients, and help shape Bain Academy’s global strategy as we continue to scale. This role draws on the core skills of an experienced consulting leader: developing compelling content, solving complex problems, facilitating workshops, influencing senior stakeholders, and managing a diverse range of relationships. The role may involve approximately 20-25% travel, with flexibility depending on your focus and interests. WHAT YOU’LL DO Deliver world-class learning experiences Advise Client Heads, Office Heads, and case teams on client capability-building needs. Share expertise on learning and development topics with Bain and client leadership teams. Identify and share relevant materials to support capability-building proposals and client discussions. Provide rapid-response support to Bain teams seeking capability-building content and expertise. Partner with account teams on client development activities, including contributing to proposals. Lead and co-deliver Bain Academy programs, tailoring design and content to the client context. Design and facilitate engaging workshops, Train the Trainer sessions, and blended learning programs. Support high-quality program execution, from aligning with clients on the approach through event delivery and participant follow-up. Build and evolve Bain Academy learning assets Work closely with solution leaders and experts to design high-impact training modules and immersive exercises. Develop learning experiences across topics such as Agile innovation, sales effectiveness, Net Promoter System, procurement, and performance transformation. Adapt internal Bain training content for external audiences. Develop blended learning journeys that combine live and digital experiences. Help shape Bain’s point of view on capability building and contribute to the evolution of our digital learning strategy. Curate relevant external content and collaborate with colleagues across Bain. Explore and pilot creative learning techniques and formats, including simulations, gamification, interactive exercises, and emerging technologies. Recent examples of Bain Academy work include immersive Agile and innovation training; sales learning journeys supported by AI-powered coaching; blended Net Promoter System learning programs; a procurement curriculum incorporating an interactive strategy board game; and programs that equip Bain teams and clients to support large-scale performance transformations. Drive Bain Academy’s growth and strategy Partner with senior leadership to refine and implement Bain Academy’s global strategy. Develop marketing materials and build internal a…