Engagement Manager

Atlantic-Acm; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Flexible vacation policy

Downtown Boston office

Job summary

ATLANTIC-ACM, a leading telecom and technology advisory firm in Boston, is seeking an Engagement Manager to lead client projects from start to finish, deliver high‑impact insights, and mentor junior team members.

The ideal candidate combines strong research, analytical, and leadership abilities with outstanding communication, project management, and the ability to turn interview findings into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in consulting, strategy, analytics, or a related professional services role.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a strong academic record from a top-tier university
• Experience leading project teams and managing client deliverables
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in quantitative research and excel modeling
• Excellent client communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Intellectual curiosity and interest in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sector

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day project execution, balancing timelines, priorities, and resources across workstreams
• Identify opportunities to enhance the value and impact of client deliverables
• Lead project teams to improve effectiveness and efficiency, ensuring cohesive outputs
• Present core analytical findings and interview insights during internal and client-facing discussions
• Coach junior team members in quantitative methods, modeling, and research techniques

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

Tableau

SQL

GIS

Job description

ATLANTIC-ACM is a leading Telecom and Technology advisory firm with 30+ years of expertise. We advise some of the world’s largest telecom operators, infrastructure providers, and financial investors, supporting strategic decision-making and major asset transactions across the telecom ecosystem.

If you are passionate about data-driven insights, complex problem-solving, and shaping strategic initiatives in a fast-evolving industry, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

ATLANTIC-ACM is seeking an Engagement Manager to lead client projects from start to finish, deliver high-impact insights, and guide junior team members. The ideal candidate combines strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Requirements

• 4–7 years of experience in consulting, strategy, analytics, or a related professional services role
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a strong academic record from a top-tier university
• B.A. or equivalent professional experience preferred
• Experience leading project teams and managing client deliverables
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in quantitative research and excel modeling
• Excellent client communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Intellectual curiosity and interest in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sector

What You’ll Be Doing

At ATLANTIC-ACM, Engagement Managers perform the following essential tasks:

• Proactivity: Identify, qualify, and support business development opportunities and identify opportunities to enhance the value and impact of client deliverables
• People Management: Lead project teams to improve effectiveness and efficiency, ensuring cohesive and high-quality outputs
• Professionalism: Serve as the primary point of contact for client working teams and represent the firm professionally at industry conferences and events

Organization & Execution:

• Own day-to-day project execution, balancing timelines, priorities, and resources across workstreams
• Manage competing prioritites and adapt to shifting project requirements
• Develop clear and compelling storylines for client deliverables, ensuring all key questions outlined in the Statement of Work are addressed
• Present core analytical findings and interview insights during internal and client-facing discussions

Problem Solving:

• Guide teams through structured problem-solving approaches to reach actionable solutions
• Provide an emerging point of view by synthesizing findings into clear implications and recommendations

Research & Quantitative Analysis:

• Lead the design and execution of analytical models addressing client business needs
• Oversee research plans, including primary interviews, secondary research, and data analysis
• Coach junior team members in quantitative methods, modeling, and research techniques
• Ensure analytical outputs are accurate, defensible, and decision-oriented

What We’re Looking For

Successful Engagement Managers at ATLANTIC-ACM combine analytical depth with leadership presence and intellectual curiosity. Strong candidates typically demonstrate:

• Team Leadership: Experience collaborating effectively while developing leadership skills to guide and mentor analysts
• Project & Time Management: Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines
• Exceptional Communication: Strong written and verbal skills to deliver insights clearly and conciselySelf-Motivation & Drive: A proactive approach, strong work ethic, and the ability to take ownership of responsibilities
• Intellectual Curiosity: Interest in telecom and technology industries
• Creative Research Skills: Ability to source critical information and identify key inputs for project workstreams
• Growth-oriented culture: Clear career paths, mentoring, frequent feedback, and rapid responsibility growth
• Professional development: Exposure to industry conferences, webinars, advanced financial modeling, client presentations, and technical tools (e.g., GIS, Tableau, SQL)
• Early client impact: Direct interaction with senior client stakeholders and decision-makers
• Collaborative environment: Weekly team lunches, social events, and regular outings
• Work-life balance: Sustainable expectations in a high-performance consulting environment
• Competitive benefits: Health insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, and flexible vacation policy
• Prime location: Easily accessible downtown Boston office

Compensation:

$134K (Base Salary); $150K-$200K (Base Salary + Bonus)

Why Join ATLANTIC-ACM

Working at ATLANTIC-ACM gives you broad exposure to the rapidly transforming telecom industry and related business strategies. You will work across service and infrastructure initiatives in wireline, wireless, data center, and cloud enablement to help telecom operators run their business and Private Equity investors acquire new assets, helping shape the evolving landscape of digital communications.

Beyond the work itself, ATLANTIC-ACM offers a culture defined by excellence, collaboration, ownership, and creativity. We are a small, high-impact firm that values intellectual rigor, transparency, and initiative, while maintaining a sustainable approach to work and life. Team members are encouraged to take responsibility early, think creatively, and continuously raise the bar, for themselves, their teammates, and our clients.

At ATLANTIC-ACM, you will:

• Advance quickly based on performance and impact, not tenure
• Work closely with senior leaders and clients from day one
• Grow your skills through hands-on project ownership, mentoring, and formal development opportunities
• Contribute to an evolving, entrepreneurial firm where new ideas are welcomed and acted upon

Join us to build a career that reflects your ambitions, make a tangible impact in a critical industry, and help shape the continued growth of a highly competitive firm!