The home of top independent consultants and expert contractors
Outsized is the leading platform for independent consultants, subject-matter experts, and contractors with deep execution skills in Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East.
Join your peers and get matched to the most interesting projects and contract roles with consulting firms and enterprise clients.
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Apply and become part of an independent platform like no other
If you are an ex-consultant with an MBB, boutique or Big4 background, or an industry practitioner with deep execution expertise, you are at the right place! At Outsized, we provide diverse and rewarding projects and contract roles with leading management consulting firms and blue chip enterprises, matching you to opportunities that align with your expertise and passions. Our process to apply is simple:
Your benefits as an Outsized member
As a member you will get access to a range of benefits curated especially for skilled independent talent. Most importantly, you will be proactively matched to relevant opportunities with our consulting firm and enterprise clients. What’s more, we’re actively supporting your independent career in a number of other ways, whether you are on an assignment through us or not.
Projects and contract roles you won't find anywhere else
Outsized is a platform highly skilled independent talent, and the projects and roles we have from our clients reflect that. For short-term freelancing gigs, where clients auction out projects and select talent based on price, you are better served elsewhere. However, for longer term, well-paid, and mostly full-time projects and roles you're at the right place!
A Community of peers
Whether you are on a project or not through Outsized, you always have access to our Community of other independent pros. Here you can connect and discuss with other members, find project collaborators, ask and answer questions, access useful resources, and much more. It's your always-on support network, and an independent family of sorts!
Digital events and local meet-ups
Outsized organizes a large number of digital events, such as client fireside chats, Q&As with subject-matter experts, peer learnings, and much more. In addition we are hosting in-person meet-ups in our key locations. These are sometimes purely socials, and at other times there will be a guest speaker with a Q&A.
Perks – products and services curated for freelancers
We have partnered with providers of products and services that we think will either help you in your independent career, or make your life easier. You will find hand-picked offerings related to upskilling, financial protection for independents, admin, and even volunteering opportunities for when you are in-between projects and want to do something meaningful.
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Unlock your independent career today
If you are an independent consultant, a highly skilled contractor or a subject-matter expert with implementation experience we’d love to have you onboard. We promise you the best projects and contract roles across Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East. What’s more, we offer a unique proposition for top independent talent in form of the exclusive Community, upskilling resources, events, and carefully curated perks.
Featured projects and contract roles
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Product Manager – Digital Payments (Bahrain)Our client a Global Payments Firm is currently carrying out a project for a prominent financial institution in Bahrain. Our client is assisting this player in l…ExperienceMid Level (6-10 years) | Senior (11-15 years)LocationBahrain | Kuwait | Qatar | Oman | United Arab Emirates | Saudi ArabiaEst. StartJuly 31, 2025Duration12 month(s)SkillsDigital Wallet/ E-walletCards1+ -
Human Resource Business Partner – JapanOur client, a global industrial technology leader, is undergoing a strategic carve-out and market entry in Japan. As part of this high-impact transition, they a…ExperienceMid Level (6-10 years) | Senior (11-15 years)LocationJapanEst. StartJune 23, 2025Duration12 month(s)SkillsHR Business PartnerCompensation & Benefit1+ -
Investment Product ManagerOur client is looking for an Investment Product Manager to strategically design, manage, and optimize investment products for Corporate clients that align with …ExperienceMid Level (6-10 years) | Senior (11-15 years)LocationJohannesburg South, South AfricaEst. StartAugust 01, 2025Duration5 month(s)SkillsProduct Management -
Change Manager – Supply Chain – Spanish SpeakingOur client is a UK-based consulting firm seeking a strong Change Management Consultant to support a critical client engagement. Their end client is a global ent…ExperienceMid Level (6-10 years) | Senior (11-15 years)LocationSpainEst. StartJuly 03, 2025Duration24 month(s)SkillsChange ManagementStakeholder Management1+
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Fractional Chief Marketing OfficerA leading global creative and strategy consultancy is seeking a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to support its growth ambitions in the Australian marke…ExperienceSenior (11-15 years) | Expert (15+ years)LocationSydney, Australia | Melbourne, AustraliaEst. StartJuly 14, 2025Duration6 month(s)SkillsMarketing StrategyDigital Marketing4+
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