Senior Manager, Management Consulting

Job Summary:

The Senior Manager, Management Consulting will work under the authority of the MC National Practice Leader and is responsible for managing and delivering high value solutions to multiple clients initially in the areas of Technology Enablement, Finance Transformation, and Pre/Post Deal Support.

In this role, the Senior Manager, Management Consulting is charged with managing teams of professionals through all potential project stages of diagnostic, planning, solution design and solution delivery to include managing engagement economics, accurate status reporting, quality control and legal risks to the Firm. The Senior Manager, Management Consulting is responsible for ensuring exceptional client service and high quality engagement deliverables.

The Senior Manager, Management Consulting is also responsible for developing new business with existing clients and prospects of the Firm, including the identification of target companies. The Senior Manager, Management Consulting is responsible for managing all aspects of client pursuits and advice to the practice leadership, professional development, thought leadership and business development including all phases of the client proposal process.

The Senior Manager, Management Consulting is responsible for all aspects of practice administration including time entry, client contract administration, billings, collections and adjustments to engagement realization when needed.

Job Duties:

Drives professional, exceptional, high quality client service

Oversees, guides and mentors managers and staff on professional client service delivery excellence

Acts as a high level contact for clients regarding all questions and information, including progress, challenges encountered, and issues identified

Conducts informational interviews and facilitates meetings with client management members during engagement process

Works closely with the Engagement Partner to ensure effective communication of control gaps and suggested improvements to processes, controls and overall risk management to client management

Ensures client service team appropriately analyzes client’s performance through financial results, KPIs and market growth

Ensures the client service team provides exceptional client service and develops advanced level deliverables and/or solutions to client issues and opportunities

Oversee and drive value-based diagnostic and analysis of performance improvement opportunities

Reviews and approves engagement budgets and identifies opportunities to improve engagement efficiencies, where possible

Ensures the preparation of periodic and timely billings, and ensures timely adjustments to engagement realization, as needed

Directs multiple client engagements and underlying economics to ensure engagement metrics are achieved

Identifies and informs managers and staff to utilize all available research aids (as practical), including databases and trade publications, to develop understanding of client’s industry

Identifies, grows and maintains strategic relationships with client personnel, including members of client management

Responsible for the preparation of formal and informal presentations for client meetings for status and reporting purposes

Identifies new business opportunities to expand the Management Advisory Services practice and communicates such opportunities to their peers and practice leadership

Works closely with the practice leadership to manage marketing and business development activities within practice

Oversees the development of draft proposals and reports, and completes research, when needed

Develops thought leadership for the MC practice by developing whitepapers and presentations on topics relevant to clients and the profession

Works closely with MC leadership to refresh marketing materials and website content, when needed

Collaborates with not only MC leaders to service clients and expand our presence in the marketplace, but also other practice leaders to bring the best solutions to our clients and prospects

Ensures the development of efficient and effective project plans and project controls

Fosters a positive demeanor, learning attitude and client service mentality with managers and seniors

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises the workload of MC Managers as well as Senior Associates and Associates (when necessary) on assigned engagements and reviews work product

Ensures MC Managers, Senior Associates and Associates are trained on all relevant software, practice tools and processes

Evaluates the performance of MC Managers, Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development

Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for MC Senior Associates and Associates in accordance with Firm guidance

Acts as mentor to MC Managers, Senior Associates and Associates, as appropriate

Acts as a leader and projects a professional, positive attitude toward client and firm personnel

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelors degree, required; degree with a focus in Finance & Accounting, Management Information Systems or Industrial Engineering, preferred

MBA or other advanced degree, preferred

Experience:

A minimum of ten (10) years of experience within an internal or external consulting capacity, with a consulting firm, public accounting firm or Fortune 1000 company performing Management Consulting and Change Management as a Finance Operations, Merger and Acquisitions, Operations or Information Technology Subject Matter Expert, required

Significant supervisory experience, required

Significant performing process reviews, systems reviews and reviews of application effectiveness, preferred

Experience with project management, change management, stakeholder management, gap analysis, process design, workflow analysis, organization design and development, lean concepts, documentation and testing of new business capabilities and tools, business cases and identification and reporting of opportunities, preferred

Experience in client marketing and successfully managing multiple client pursuits and proposal efforts, preferred

License/Certifications:

PMP and/or CPA, preferred

Software:

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Power Point, preferred

Proficiency MS Visio for Process Analysis, preferred

Familiarity with various common middle market ERP solutions, preferred

Language:

N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating all stages of advisory services methodology

Superior verbal and written communication skills, specifically business / report writing

Ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm

Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment

Ability to collaborate with partners and managers within other service lines and industries, as well as Advisory leaders

Recognition as a thorough leader with respect to the topics of governance, risk and control

Superior analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions

Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy

Solid project management skills

Solid grasp of general IT solution development and control concepts (leading practices)

Excellent people development and delegation skills, including training/instruction and engagement scheduling and budgeting

Executive presence to act as primary contact for clients while preparing and presenting to clients and potential clients

Capable of resolving complex business issues and proactive problem solving

Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel

Ability to travel 25-50% on average to perhaps as much as 75% of the time for a specific project, as needed

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $100,000 - $200,000

Colorado Range: $130,000 - $245,000

Hawaii Range: $100,000 - $200,000

Illinois Range: $100,000 - $200,000

Maryland Range: $100,000 - $200,000

Massachusetts Range: $100,000 - $200,000

Minnesota Range: $100,000 - $200,000

New Jersey Range: $100,000 - $200,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $100,000 - $200,000

Ohio Range: $100,000 - $200,000

Vermont Range: $100,000 - $200,000

Washington Range: $100,000 - $200,000

Washington DC Range: $100,000 - $200,000

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Job Info

Job Identification

14697

Job Category

Generalist

Posting Date

11/10/2026, 08:13 AM

Apply Before

11/10/2027, 08:13 AM

Job Schedule

Full time