Senior Engagement Manager

Weekday; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,300,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Engagement Manager to lead strategy consulting engagements for high-growth startups and scale-ups. You will guide cross-functional teams, translate complex data into actionable strategies, and mentor junior consultants while building strong client relationships to deliver measurable value.

The role requires 4+ years in strategy consulting, strong communication, and a data-driven mindset to drive client outcomes and growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in strategy consulting for startups.
• Proven ability to translate data insights into actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication to present analyses to senior leaders.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with product, finance, marketing, and ops.
• Experience mentoring junior consultants.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead end-to-end strategy engagements for technology and consumer startups.
• Translate client challenges into testable hypotheses and quantitative models.
• Lead cross-functional workshops and stakeholder discussions.
• Deliver executive summaries and high-impact presentations.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and resources for on-schedule delivery.
• Mentor junior consultants and help evolve engagement methodologies.

Skills

Strategy consulting

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Python

R

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟮𝟯𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟱𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟮𝟯-𝟱𝟬 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 4+ yrs

Location: Bengaluru

As a Senior Engagement Manager, you will spearhead strategy consulting projects for high-growth startups and scale-ups, driving transformative outcomes through rigorous quantitative analysis and creative problem solving. You will lead cross‑functional teams, forging strong relationships across finance, product, marketing, and operations, while serving as the primary client‑facing partner who translates complex data insights into clear, actionable strategies. Leveraging deep industry knowledge and a data‑driven mindset, you will guide clients through critical business decisions, ensuring deliverables exceed expectations and foster long‑term partnership. Your role will also include mentoring junior consultants, shaping project methodologies, and continuously improving engagement efficiencies to deliver measurable value at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute end‑to‑end strategy consulting engagements for technology and consumer startups.
• Translate client challenges into actionable hypotheses and develop quantitative models to test them.
• Lead cross‑functional workshops, facilitating dialogue between client stakeholders and internal teams.
• Deliver high‑impact presentations and executive summaries that influence strategic decision making.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure on‑schedule, on‑budget delivery.
• Coach and mentor junior consultants, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client executives, ensuring repeat business and referrals.
• Identify and quantify new business opportunities, contributing to the firm’s growth pipeline.
• Drive continuous improvement of analytical tools and frameworks to enhance engagement quality.
• Negotiate engagement scopes, timelines, and deliverables with clients to align expectations and risk.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 4+ years of experience in strategy consulting, with a focus on dynamic, fast‑moving startups.
• Proven track record of impacting business outcomes through data‑driven insights and innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex analyses to senior leaders and diverse audiences.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration, having worked closely with product, finance, marketing, and operations teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high‑priority engagements simultaneously while maintaining quality.
• Advanced analytical proficiency with tools such as Excel, Python/R, and visualization platforms like PowerBI or Tableau.
• A consultative mindset, adept at turning ambiguous client problems into clear, actionable strategies.
• Experience in mentoring or managing junior consultants, fostering their professional growth.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, results‑oriented environment with tight deadlines and evolving client needs.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, economics, or a related field, with a strong quantitative foundation.