Management Consultant - Data + AI

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique consultancy is seeking a Manager to lead on client engagements and grow its Data practice. This strategic role involves overseeing delivery, managing client relationships, and translating needs into actionable plans. Ideal candidates should have proven consultancy experience, strong communication skills, and domain expertise in Data. The offer includes a competitive salary of £65,000 to £78,000, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous holiday leave

Opportunities to work in innovative environments

Qualifications

• Proven Manager level consultancy experience within medium to large-scale consultancies.
• Strong understanding of Data and Data Strategy.
• Experience managing engagements across the full lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead consultancy delivery and post-engagement management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients.
• Provide subject matter expertise in Data and Data Strategy.

Skills

Consultancy experience

Client relationship management

Data strategy expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Strong communication skills

Job description

Boutique consultancy seeks a Manager to lead on clients & grow its Data practice. You will manage client relationships, consultant teams & shape capabilities.

About Our Client

Consultancy boutique backed by a global corporate with a focus on ERP, Data and Business Change solutions for clients across sectors.

Collaborative and supportive culture. Suits entrepreneurial Consultants who want to escape Big 4 or high churn boutiques.

Be part of shaping and growing a business in your image.

Job Description

This newly created role is a strategic appointment designed to support the development of internal practice capability.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing delivery and managing client relationships for a specific portfolio of client, but should have experience of the full engagement lifecycle from initial proposal through to closure/extension. While supported by a dedicated internal team, the individual will be expected to shape and grow delivery capabilities within their domain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead consultancy delivery and post-engagement management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring retention and identifying opportunities for growth
• Provide subject matter expertise in Data and Data Strategy, with broader business and technology consulting experience considered advantageous
• Translate client needs into actionable delivery plans, ensuring quality, commercial rigour and stakeholder alignment
• Collaborate with internal teams to evolve practice capabilities and delivery models
• Manage invoicing, forecasting and commercial tracking across client engagements
• Advise clients on emerging trends and innovations relevant to their sector
• Contribute to the development of practice assets, thought leadership and internal enablement

The Successful Applicant

• Proven Manager level consultancy experience within medium to large-scale consultancies
• Demonstrated ability to manage engagements across the full lifecycle including internal practice resources and deployed associate consultants.
• Domain expertise in Data and Data Strategy, with wider functional consulting experience desirable
• Commercially astute, with experience in forecasting, invoicing and opportunity management
• Comfortable working in a small, agile team with high levels of autonomy
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strategic mindset with the ability to shape and grow practice capabilities

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary range of £65,000 to £78,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous holiday leave to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities to work in a collaborative and innovative environment in London.
• Exposure to high-impact projects across industries.

Growth Potential

This role does not carry immediate sales targets, it does come with discretionary bonus rewards.

There is future potential for progression into client origination, future sales-based rewards and subject matter leadership within the Data practice.