Consulting Engagement Manager

TAAS Partners; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,200,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

TAAS Partners is seeking an Engagement Manager to lead cross-functional consulting engagements in the Consumer Tech space. You will own day-to-day delivery of strategy, transformation, or growth advisory projects, and act as a trusted advisor to senior executives.

You will manage client relationships at VP and C-level, present insights, guide implementation, and nurture internal talent across diverse, international teams.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree; PhD or MFE also acceptable.
• Strong Bachelor's degree in quantitative field preferred.
• 4–8 years total experience with 2–4 years in consulting.
• Elite problem solving, high EQ, and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional consulting engagements and client interactions.
• Own day-to-day delivery of strategy, transformation, or growth projects.
• Mentor junior staff and foster collaboration across teams.
• Support pursuits and contribute to internal IP initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

EQ

Adaptability

Client management

Education

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Bachelor's in quantitative field

Job description

Client - One of the Top Consulting Firms in India in Consumer Tech space

The Engagement Manager plays a pivotal role in leading a cross-functional team of consultants and analysts to solve the client's most critical business challenges. You will own the day-to-day delivery of strategy, operational transformation, or growth advisory projects, while serving as a trusted advisor to senior executives and nurturing internal talent.

Core Responsibilities

• Structure Complex Problems: Define project workplans, formulate hypotheses, and translate broad client objectives into actionable analysis and workstreams.


• Ensure Technical Excellence: Oversee data collection, advanced financial modeling, and research to ensure outputs meet the highest standard of consulting quality.


• Manage Operations: Track timeline adherence, mitigate execution risks, and actively monitor project budgets and resource utilization.

2. Client Relationship & Communication

• Serve as Trusted Advisor: Manage day-to-day interactions with client leadership (including VP and C‑suite levels), aligning stakeholder expectations.


• Present Insights: Synthesize multi-faceted data points into cohesive executive narratives and lead executive-level presentations.


• Drive Change: Guide clients through implementation strategies, ensuring seamless alignment and organizational transformation.

3. People Development & Coaching

• Mentor Junior Staff: Actively manage, coach, and support the career progression of Business Analysts and Associates.


• Foster Collaboration: Create a highly cooperative, motivated, and psychologically safe environment for diverse, international teams.

4. Practice & Business Development

• Support Pursuits: Identify follow-on business opportunities with existing accounts and assist Partners in drafting proposals and participating in sales pitches.


• Build Intellectual Property: Contribute to internal firm initiatives, standardizing proprietary frameworks, whitepapers, and industry thought leadership.

Required Profile & Qualifications

Education & Work Experience

• Top-Tier Education: Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent advanced degree (PhD, MFE) from a globally renowned business school or university. A strong Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Engineering, Economics) is preferred.


• Consulting Tenure: Typically requires 4 to 8 years of total professional experience, with at least 2 to 4 years in a prominent management consulting environment


• Structured Problem Solving: Elite logic and structuring capabilities to breakdown ambiguous corporate crises into digestible frameworks.


• Emotional Intelligence (EQ): High levels of empathy, conflict-resolution skills, and the capacity to confidently navigate political environments at client offices.


• Communication Mastery: Exceptional verbal and written storytelling skills, capable of delivering difficult insights with tact and clarity.


• Adaptability: Comfort with moving across a wide variety of industries (such as Financial Services, Tech, TMT, Retail, or Private Equity) and functional areas.