Management Consulting Senior Manager

Sendero; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sendero is seeking a Senior Manager to lead and develop managers and teams, overseeing complex client programs from inception to delivery. You will partner with senior client stakeholders to shape scalable solutions and drive the firm’s growth through business development and account expansion.

Work arrangements are client- and project-based, with a typical minimum of three days on-site per week at client sites or the Sendero office.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of management consulting experience.
• 3+ years as a consulting manager.
• Experience leading large, complex client engagements.
• Proven ability to build executive client relationships.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs and oversee projects from inception to completion.
• Shape solutions and develop business strategies for large clients.
• Facilitate meetings with executives and decision-makers.
• Provide leadership to project managers and analysts.
• Mentor high-performing teams and nurture talent.
• Identify opportunities for account growth.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on proposals and contracts.
• Cultivate long-term client relationships.
• Assess risks and drive timely resolutions.
• Represent the firm professionally in industry and community interactions.

Skills

Executive leadership

Client relationship management

Program management

Business development

Mentoring and coaching

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Job description

Few question why an enterprise should better serve customers, make their workforce more productive, or drive growth to new heights. Why can excite and inspire. But why is a reason, not a solution. To make progress and projects possible with tangible business impact, why needs solutions. Why needs how. How is the business we are in.

Sendero consultants improve operations, optimize technology, enhance customer experiences, and advance workforce productivity for our clients.

How do we do it? We see the big picture, know what to do about it, and plan for action. We’re accountable. We roll up our sleeves and get things done. We respect budgets and deadlines. That’s how we make change happen. For our clients and our community.

As a Senior Manager at Sendero, you’ll lead and develop managers and team members, oversee complex programs and all phases of delivery, partner with senior client stakeholders to shape and scale solutions, and drive the firm’s growth through business development, account expansion, and differentiated personal relevance.

Work arrangements are determined on a client and project basis and will likely vary over time depending on client needs. In general, expect to work a minimum of three days on-site per week with your team at the client or Sendero office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead programs and oversee projects from inception to completion; understand client challenges and direct the implementation of solutions
• Shape solutions and develop business strategies to address complex client problems involving significant scale, depth, and breadth
• Facilitate meetings with key stakeholders and decision-makers to drive alignment, communicate progress, resolve issues, and build consensus
• Provide leadership and guidance to project managers, team leads, and analysts, ensuring successful delivery and exceptional client outcomes
• Build, develop, and mentor high-performing teams, including coaching managers and supporting talent development
• Drive account growth by identifying opportunities within existing and new client relationships
• Collaborate with senior leadership on business development activities, including proposals, solution development, and contract discussions
• Develop account leadership capabilities within teams and support long-term client growth strategies
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective clients
• Assess team performance, provide coaching and feedback, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Recognize and communicate delivery, client, or organizational risks and proactively drive resolution
• Serve as a trusted advisor, enhancing professional expertise and industry relevance through client engagement
• Represent the organization professionally in client, industry, and community interactions
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 8+ years of management consulting work experience with 3+ years as a consulting manager
• Experience leading large, complex client engagements and cross-functional teams
• Proven success building executive client relationships and supporting business growth
• Expertise in a relevant industry or functional area
• Strong leadership, project management, and team development skills
• Excellent relationship-building, facilitation, and negotiation abilities

WHAT WE OFFER

Sendero is committed to supporting our people on their journey with us! We are pleased to offer a straight-forward career path, provide a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support overall well-being, and help our people plan for the future.

We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time employees, encompassing healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with an employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and various paid holidays, among other perks and incentives.

Our workplace offers opportunities for involvement in a wide range of challenging and impactful projects across diverse industries, fostering career advancement and development within our growing organization. The culture is highly collaborative and supportive, contributing to a fulfilling professional journey.

Sendero is an equal opportunity employer.