Senior Manager, Consulting - Tech Build

Chicago, ILTech and Digital 1 – Consumer and Retail /Full-time /HybridPoint B is a business innovation firm that takes the guesswork out of transformation.  We engineer your future by combining advanced technologies and industry expertise to help you reimagine your business and its processes to get ahead and stay ahead.  We're consulting done different. While others might say it, we live it—your success is our success.  We start with the challenges you face, then partner to drive to what’s right for your business, your people, and your future. The proof is in our world-class NPS score that consistently triples our competitors. We know how to listen carefully, respond with agility, and accelerate time to value. When you partner with Point B, you’ll experience the speed and confidence needed to spot critical pivots, navigate complexity with ease, and tailor technology to fit your needs. We're ready to start generating your future today. JOB SUMMARY:The Senior Manager is a client-facing role that leads complex business and technical engagements that help our clients solve their toughest business challenges. Senior Managers manage highly complex programs with multiple workstreams and impacts. In addition to high-quality delivery, the Senior Manager actively contributes to business development, provides quality oversight, and supports others’ professional development and career progression. Senior Managers may be staffed as a leader for one or more team-based engagements, but can also function as high-level individual contributors.RESPONSIBILITIES:Decision Making and InfluenceContributes to the development of the Service LineGuides strategic and tactical decision making at an engagement levelClient Service DeliveryIn collaboration with Client Leaders, Project Leads, and Engagement leaders,operates as a client’s adviser and partner through all phases of an engagement; operates effectively at the highest levels of our clientsAdapts program application and execution to different client situationsLeads and manages the strategic and tactical elements of the full lifecycle of complex, cross-functional initiatives and drives decision-making throughout the process to move the work forwardDevelops and manages complex program structures, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and other key project deliverablesIdentifies potential risks, develops mitigation strategies and recommends key decisions for complex programDelivers quality oversight of engagements and provides informal and formal development feedback to associates on their engagementBuilds strong partnerships through effective collaboration with client and internal stakeholdersBusiness DevelopmentDevelops deep knowledge of firm and client businesses. Builds and maintains professional network with clients, partners, and stakeholdersCollaborates with Client Leads to drive extensions, and new business opportunities by identifying (extension, expansion, adjacent) opportunities, architecting solutions and contributing technical subject matter expertise. Often focuses on deal architecture and closureSupports proposal development, including writing technical sections, defining project scope and estimating project effort. Develops and leverages tools and practices that bring Service Line expertise to the sales cycle in rapid and repeatable waysLeadershipMay be expected to serve as a 1:1 CoachCollaborates with Project Officers and engagement leaders to provide feedback to their 1:1 Team MembersDesigns, coaches, and drives the success of team and Team MembersCoaches and mentors others in developing new skills and growing their careersDelegates effectively to create leverage and opportunities for the team to grow and develop on the job, including core delivery and business development skillsConsistently demonstrates and lives Point B valuesIntellectual CapitalBuilds and maintains technical knowledge and expertise of one or more capabilitiesDemonstrates thought leadership internally and externally (e.g., publishing, speaking at conferences, leading webinars)Stays current in domain area trends; conducts benchmarking and research; understands best practices and changes (i.e. laws, regulations, etc.)Other duties as assignedREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:B.A. or B.S. degree required10+ years of experienceAbility to work on-site as requestedAbility to work remotelyAbility to travel up to 80%Ability to work non-standard work hours as necessaryDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:MBA desiredProven ability to lead complex engagementsExperience coaching or mentoring others on day-to-day development and career progressionExperience serving as an advisor to senior business leadersConsulting experienceCross-industry experience highly desired, or deep experience in a strategic industryExperience with technology, systems implementation, PMO, operations, and/or process improvement desiredJOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:M.B.A desired and B.A. or B.S. or equivalent in computer science engineering (or equivalent degree or experience)12+ years of experience developing software solutions for enterprises and consulting experienceProven experience architecting software solutions and leading technical teams in software development projectsProven experience building practices/teams and active participation in firm growthStrong ability to engage and managing relationships with business leaders and clientsExcellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.Proven experience developing software products and/or solutions in Python for back-end and/or React/Next.js/Node.js for front-endExperience with relational and non-relational databases (SQL, NoSQL)Experience with APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)Experience with modern software development practices (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines)Experience in both enterprise software development and professional consulting.Proven track record of building technical practices, teams, or reusable solution assets.Experience working across industries or deep experience in a strategic vertical (e.g., healthcare, finance, tech).Prior involvement in shaping firm service offerings and participating in firm-building initiatives$118,500 - $263,500 a yearThe estimated salary range for this role is $118,500 - $263,500 USD per year. This salary range is provided as required by local and state law as applicable. Individual salaries vary on a number of factors including but not limited to geography, skills, education, experience and unique qualifications where applicable.  Bonuses are awarded at Point B’s discretion and are based upon individual contributions and overall firm performance. Employees hired on or after October 1 are not eligible to participate in the current year’s bonus or merit increase cycle. Eligibility will begin with the following performance cycle, in accordance with company policy.INTRIGUED TO LEARN MORE?When you apply for this role, your information will be personally reviewed by our talent acquisition team (not by a robot). You can expect to hear back from us with feedback if we think there could be a fit and what next steps look like.WHAT MAKES POINT B DIFFERENT?We put our passion for change to work, using our purpose and values as our north star. Our teams help organizations solve their greatest challenges and created an inclusive culture that attracts and retains the world’s best talent. Be part of a collaborative culture where we build lasting relationships with each other, our customers, and our communities.Benefits – Point B rewards high performance with a total rewards approach that includes competitive base pay, benefits, as well as flexibility, leadership development opportunities, and a culture designed to help our diverse team of individuals flourish.Award winning – Point B has been consistently recognized as one of the best places to work by Fortune magazine, Great Place to Work, Consulting Magazine, BuiltIn, and many others. We are proud to be named a Best Workplace in the US by Fortune magazine, Best Workplaces for Millennials, and Best Workplaces for Women in addition to other awards regarding our workplace inclusivity. Point B is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.Point B is committed to providing equal opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, which includes providing reasonable accommodation for in any individuals with disabilities or for religious purposes. Applicants with disabilities may contact our Accommodations team at [email protected] or View phone number on click.appcast.io to request and arrange for accommodations through the application and/or recruiting process. 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