Engagement Manager - CPG+Retail

Fractal Analytics Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan eligibility after 30 days

12 weeks of parental leave

Flexible PTO policy

Job summary

Fractal Analytics Inc is looking for an Engagement Manager to lead client advisory, AI consulting, and technical sales support in the CPG and Retail sectors from their office in New York. The ideal candidate will need over 10 years of experience and strong communication skills.

This full-time position offers a salary of up to $180,000 plus bonuses, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work in a hybrid travel model based on client needs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Enterprise AI/Data consulting and Client-facing leadership.
• Strong experience with enterprise CPG and/or Retail clients.
• Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sales teams to drive AI and analytics discussions.
• Advise clients on data engineering and cloud architectures.
• Manage relationships with executive leadership teams.

Skills

Client-facing experience

AI/Analytics consulting

Technical sales support

Executive stakeholder engagement

Data engineering

Communication skills

Strong commercial acumen

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

MLOps

Job description

Engagement Manager – CPG + Retail

Location

New York, NY (Office presence in Downtown Manhattan preferred)

Job Description

We are seeking highly experienced independent contributors with strong client‑facing experience in AI, Data & Analytics consulting to support strategic growth initiatives across the CPG‑Retail sector. This senior individual‑contributor role focuses on technical sales support, AI/analytics consulting, client advisory, solution shaping, executive stakeholder engagement, and pre‑sales and delivery collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Advisory & Technical Sales
  Partner with sales and account leadership teams to drive strategic AI and analytics conversations with enterprise CPG/Retail clients. Lead discovery workshops, executive discussions, and solutioning sessions. Translate business priorities into scalable AI, data, and engineering solutions. Shape proposals, statements of work, and strategic transformation roadmaps. Support large deal pursuits, RFP responses, and client presentations.
• AI, Data & Analytics Consulting
  Advise clients on modern AI/ML, GenAI, data engineering, cloud, and analytics architectures. Bring strong understanding of enterprise AI use cases across Revenue Growth Management, Demand forecasting, Supply chain analytics, Retail execution, Customer analytics, Marketing effectiveness, Pricing & promotions, Personalization, and Trade promotion optimization. Provide practical guidance on operationalizing AI at scale.
• Executive Stakeholder Management
  Build credibility with CIO, CDO, CTO, Data & Analytics, Digital, and Business leadership teams. Act as a trusted strategic advisor during complex client engagements. Navigate cross‑functional enterprise environments with strong executive presence.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration
  Work closely with Fractal’s consulting, engineering, data science, and delivery teams globally. Help bridge business strategy with technical execution. Mentor junior teams where needed during pursuits or advisory engagements.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Required Experience

• ~10+ years of experience in Enterprise AI/Data consulting, Technical pre‑sales, Analytics consulting, Solution architecture, Client‑facing engineering leadership.
• Strong experience serving enterprise CPG and/or Retail clients.
• Prior experience with top‑tier consulting firms, enterprise AI companies, analytics firms, hyperscalers, or digital transformation organizations preferred.

Technical Expertise

• Generative AI & LLM ecosystems
• Machine Learning & Advanced Analytics
• Data Engineering & Modern Data Platforms
• Cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• MLOps / AI Ops
• Enterprise architecture and scalable AI deployment
• BI & visualization ecosystems
• Data governance and enterprise data strategy

Consulting & Communication Skills

• Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills.
• Strong storytelling and business translation capabilities.
• Ability to independently lead client conversations.
• Strong commercial acumen and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments.

Preferred Background

• Experience working with Fortune 500 clients.
• Hands‑on practitioner experience of the domain is a must have.
• Existing relationships within CPG/Retail ecosystems is a plus.
• Experience supporting enterprise transformation pursuits.
• Strong understanding of enterprise operating models and digital transformation.

Engagement Model

• Full‑time position
• Client‑facing techno‑functional contributor
• Based in the New York / Tri‑State area preferred.
• Hybrid travel model depending on client needs.

What We’re Looking For

• Operate autonomously.
• Go deep technically when required.
• Communicate effectively with both executives and technical teams.
• Bring credibility in front of enterprise clients.
• Balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.

Pay

Up to $180,000 plus discretionary bonus. Compensation is based on experience, skills, and business needs.

Benefits

Full‑time employees and those working >30 hrs weekly are eligible for health, dental, vision, life, and disability plans. Benefits commence on the first day. Eligibility for 401(k) plan begins after 30 days. 11 paid holidays, 12 weeks of parental leave, and a flexible PTO policy are provided.

EEO Statement

Fractal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.