Consulting Manager – Digital Transformation & Process Optimization

Doist

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Health benefits

Retirement contributions

Learning opportunities

On-site support in San Diego

Job summary

Excelerate LLC is seeking a Consulting Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution, delivering measurable transformations for clients.

You will drive process optimization, digital acceleration, and organizational enablement, guiding change management and stakeholder engagement to improve efficiency and performance. On-site with clients three days per week in the San Diego area.

Qualifications

4+ years of management consulting or equivalent experience leading strategic or transformation initiatives.
Proven success leading workstreams and delivering measurable business results in process transformation and operational excellence.
Technology enablement and digital transformation experience.
Organizational change enablement experience.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.

Responsibilities

Manage and deliver large, complex initiatives from inception through completion, developing and executing project plans.
Translate complex business challenges into actionable, data-driven strategies with analysis and stakeholder engagement.
Facilitate workshops to uncover insights and co-create solutions.
Lead transformation initiatives aligning people, processes, and technology for sustainable outcomes.
Lead digital discovery, vendor evaluation, and implementation oversight.
Conduct data analysis and build business cases to support strategic decisions.
Present compelling executive-level presentations.
Build and nurture long-term client relationships based on trust and value.

Skills

Management consulting

Project management

Process optimization

Facilitation

Data analysis

Executive communication

Agile/Lean

Excel/Power BI/Tableau

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

Excelerate LLC is a boutique consulting firm distinguished by its hands-on, collaborative approach to solving complex business challenges. We partner closely with our clients, bringing deeply experienced consultants who work in a facilitative style to deliver practical, lasting impact. Our work is grounded in four core values: humility, energy, integrity, and flexibility. These principles shape our culture, guide our work, and define the people who thrive here.

As a Consulting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in helping clients solve complex business challenges and achieve meaningful, sustainable transformation. Leading cross‑functional initiatives from strategy through execution, you will bring structure, insight, and disciplined delivery to every engagement while building trusted relationships with client stakeholders.

This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives across several key service areas:

Business Process Optimization: Drive process transformation and operational excellence through process redesign, optimization, and development of scalable operating procedures and playbooks.
Digital Acceleration: Enable technology-driven business outcomes through solution evaluation, vendor selection, implementation oversight, and user adoption.
Organizational Enablement: Lead change management and capability-building initiatives that foster stakeholder alignment, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and sustain new ways of working.

As both a strategic advisor and hands‑on leader, you will translate business objectives into actionable solutions, align diverse stakeholders, and deliver measurable results that improve organizational performance and create lasting value.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and deliver large, complex initiatives from inception through completion, developing and executing project plans that ensure timely delivery and meet client expectations.
Translate complex business challenges into actionable, data‑driven strategies through analysis, process optimization, and stakeholder engagement, delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, cost management, and business performance.
Facilitate workshops to uncover insights and co‑create solutions.
Lead transformation initiatives that align people, processes, and technology, delivering sustainable business outcomes through change management, organizational development, and workforce enablement.
Lead digital discovery, vendor evaluation, RFP management, solution sourcing, and implementation oversight.
Conduct data analysis and build business cases to support strategic decisions.
Design and present compelling, executive‑level presentations.
Build and nurture long‑term client relationships based on trust, transparency, and consistent value delivery.

Qualifications

4+ years of management consulting or equivalent experience in leading strategic or transformation initiatives.
Proven success leading workstreams and delivering measurable business results in: Process Transformation & Operational Excellence, including process optimization and process playbook development.
Technology Enablement & Digital Transformation.
Organizational Change Enablement.
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and confidently engage senior executives.
Strong project management and workstream leadership experience, including expertise in Agile and Lean methodologies and proficiency with tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar platforms.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, or Tableau to translate data into clear, compelling visual stories.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in fast‑paced, client‑facing environments.
Willingness to be on‑site with clients 3 days per week (typically in the San Diego area).
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.

Why Excelerate

At Excelerate, we offer more than just a job – we offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Our consultants partner with clients to solve critical challenges, driving clarity, action, and lasting results that create a ripple effect of economic vitality and social prosperity. We pride ourselves on a culture rooted in humility, integrity, and flexibility, where collaboration, creativity, and smart problem‑solving are celebrated. Employees thrive in an environment where they are treated like adults, empowered to manage their work with flexibility, and supported by leaders who provide candor, transparency, and mentorship.

Beyond professional growth and exposure to high‑impact projects at leading companies, we provide a competitive total compensation package, flexible time off, robust health benefits, retirement contributions, fitness and technology stipends, and opportunities for continued learning and development.