Manager, Management Consulting

Credera; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Credera, a global consulting firm, seeks a seasoned leader to guide client programs in business and change consulting. You will mentor teams, drive program outcomes, and collaborate across capabilities to deliver strategic value.

You’ll oversee stakeholder engagement, apply Agile frameworks (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban), and translate complex ideas into actionable plans. A minimum of 6 years in consulting and 4 years in project management or technical leadership is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of consulting experience or industry equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of project management and/or technical leadership experience.
• Able to mentor and coach junior talent.
• Excellent client-facing communication and relationship building.
• Strong ability to translate complex concepts into actionable plans.
• Experience with Agile practices (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Crederians to develop and execute program plans meeting client objectives.
• Conduct market research to inform future directions of client digital products.
• Advise clients on Agile practices to implement in their technology org.
• Develop and deliver executive-level communications on program updates.
• Conduct discovery workshops to document client challenges and create roadmaps.
• Coach junior talent and contribute to Practice activities and business development.

Skills

Consulting leadership

Project management

Mentorship

Client relationships

Agile (SAFe Scrum Kanban)

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Organized

Job description

Job DescriptionCredera is a global consulting firm that combines transformational consulting capabilities, deep industry knowledge, AI and technology expertise to deliver valuable customer experiences and accelerated growth across various industries. We continuously evolve our services to meet the needs of future organizations and reflect modern best practices. Our unique global approach provides tailored solutions, transforming the most influential brands and organizations worldwide.

AgencyCredera

Job FunctionConsulting

Job SubfunctionBusiness and Change Consulting

Job DescriptionCredera is a global consulting firm that combines transformational consulting capabilities, deep industry knowledge, AI and technology expertise to deliver valuable customer experiences and accelerated growth across various industries. We continuously evolve our services to meet the needs of future organizations and reflect modern best practices. Our unique global approach provides tailored solutions, transforming the most influential brands and organizations worldwide. Our employees, the lifeblood of our company, are passionate about making an extraordinary impact on our clients, colleagues, and communities. This passion drives how we spend our time, resources, and talents. Our commitment to our people and work has been recognized globally.

On a Typical Day, You Might Expect To

• Collaborate with Crederians across other capabilities to develop & execute a program plan that meets the client’s business and technical objectives
• Conduct market research to inform future direction of client digital products, drawing data-motivated conclusions to inform future development efforts
• Advise clients on best-in-class Agile practices and frameworks to help them implement throughout their technology organization
• Develop & deliver executive-level communications to drive key judgement making and awareness of program updates
• Conduct discovery workshops to understand & document key client challenges, synthesizing crucial themes to help identify initiatives and an implementation roadmap for challenges
• Leverage proven Credera methodologies and tools to execute the above activities
• When not working on client deliverables, you will have the opportunity to informally and formally coach junior talent. You will also contribute to the development of the Program Leadership capability, participate in Management Consulting Practice activities, and support overall company development through Business Development, Recruiting, Learning and Development, Special Interest and Resource Groups.

Who You Are

• You have a minimum of 6 years of consulting experience or an industry equivalent
• You have a minimum of 4 years of project management and / or technical leadership experience
• You have a passion for leading teams and providing both formal and informal mentorship
• You enjoy serving in a client-facing role and building external relationships through networking and personal branding
• Your understanding goes beyond the definition of concepts to the meaning and impact
• You are an expert communicator with the ability to translate challenging concepts into easy-to-understand terms
• You are passionate and love to discover new things with the ability to learn quickly in an evolving market
• You are motivated to provide exceptional value to your clients and partners through an elevated level of personal accountability
• Account Leader/Project Director/Program Leader/PMO Leader
• Agile SME (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban)
• Communicator
• Product Owner/Product Manager
• Trusted Partner
• Critical Thinker
• Problem Solver
• Analytical
• Detail-oriented
• Collaborative
• Organized

$130,000 - $170,000

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