Manager, Management Consulting

Who is Trace3?

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.  

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Street-Smart   -  Thriving in Dynamic Times

We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

Juice -  The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover

We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

Teamwork -  Humble, Hungry and Smart

We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Manager, Management Consulting will work closely with clients to translate their priorities into innovative data and analytics strategies that support their business priorities and achieve desired outcomes. This position will work on projects that address a wide range of clients’ issues including data strategy, data governance, architecture, technology modernization, business transformation, and analytics adoption. The Manager, Management Consulting will will be advising clients on how they can leverage emerging technologies such as cloud services, data science, blockchain, and other capabilities to build competitive advantage.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Meet with clients to understand their needs, perform analyses, formulate hypotheses, and develop actionable plans.
• Collaborate closely with client sponsors and other leaders on design of enterprise-wide platforms to accelerate rapid evaluation and implementation of analytical use cases.
• Work with functional and technical teams to identify high-priority use cases and design enterprise-wide data platforms.
• Develop enterprise data strategies and roadmaps with recommendations based on client needs, leading practices, and emerging vendor solutions.
• Design effective operating models that describe how clients can organize their resources and processes to execute their strategic roadmap.
• Lead design and execution of technical capability assessments, analyzing results, and presenting recommendations in an effective, logical manner to the client.
• Develop and present logical, creative business cases that achieve client support for Company recommendations.
• Deliver thoughtful recommendations through compelling presentations and lead facilitated workshops to influence business decisions.
• Plan and manage scope, activities, resources, and budget for assigned projects.
• Develop effective working relationships directly with clients and internal colleagues.
• Support account teams in identifying opportunities and proposing solutions to clients.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree, preferably Master’s degree, in Business, IT, Computer Science, Quantitative Methods, Data Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of work experience in management consulting.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in one or more industries (e.g., healthcare, financial services, technology, manufacturing, etc.)
• Practical knowledge of modern data and analytics technologies in the following categories:

1. Business Intelligence (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik)
2. Machine Learning (R, Python, SAS, SPSS)
3. Data Warehouse (SQL, Snowflake, Oracle, etc.)
4. Big Data (Spark, Hadoop, NoSQL Databases, Data Lakes, and related platforms)
5. Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)

• Strong knowledge of relevant technology trends across the IT and digital landscape and how they can be applied to address real world problems and opportunities.
• Team oriented and collaborative working style, with clients and colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage other consultants to achieve project objectives and deliver successful projects.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, excellent time management skills and able to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume, and evolving work environment.
• Excellent oral, written communication, and presentation skills with an ability to present technical issues to executives and non-technical audience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams, etc.)
• Experience in an Agile environment.

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.

Estimated Pay Range

$140,000—$160,000 USD

The Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off

Our Commitment

At the core of Trace3's DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership, character, and passion in all that we do.

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation, improves outcomes, fosters collaboration, boosts teammate satisfaction, and builds a more inclusive culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications, merit, and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Any demographic information provided is strictly voluntary, kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, and will not be used in employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

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***To all recruitment agencies: Trace3 does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Trace3 employees or any other company location. Trace3 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.