What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consulting Engagement Manager position at Actionist Consulting?
Job Description
Engagement Managers are responsible for managing client engagements and providing client service leadership. Work includes problem solving, leading a team of Associates and Analysts, developing content expertise, establishing trust-based executive relationships, and acting as a client advisor helping our clients to address their most critical business challenges. Engagement Managers are expected to mentor Associates and Analysts and to contribute to client development efforts.
Responsibilities
Engagement Managers are responsible for managing client engagements and providing client service leadership. Work includes problem solving, leading a team of Associates and Analysts, developing content expertise, establishing trust-based executive relationships, and acting as a client advisor helping our clients to address their most critical business challenges. Engagement Managers are expected to mentor Associates and Analysts and to contribute to client development efforts.
Responsibilities
- Manage teams that support clients across a range of industries and functions
- Lead day-to-day execution of projects
- Oversee the collection and preparation of research & analysis
- Advise and present insights to senior client executives
- Manage and mentor Associates and Analysts
- 4 - 8 years of work experience, with at least 2 - 4 years at a leading consultancy (e.g., McKinsey, Bain, or BCG)
- Sector experience in financial services, retail/consumer, private equity and/or tech/media/telecom a plus
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with comfort overseeing research, financial models, data analysis to support business recommendations
- Experience in developing and delivering client presentations and other communications
- Experience in business development in consulting (e.g., creating proposals, scoping work, problem solving client needs)
- Ability to lead teams across multiple functions (e.g., high-level communication, presentation design, analysis)
- Outstanding track record of success in past professional and academic endeavors
- Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, JD, PhD) from a top-tier institution is preferred
