Managing Consultant

Avasant; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Avasant is seeking a consultant to lead complex engagements focused on enterprise transformation and optimization strategies. Candidates should have considerable IT consulting experience and the capability to manage senior-level client relationships.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree from a top-rated school and offers responsibilities including managing budgets, developing business cases, and supporting proposal development efforts.

Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of IT consulting or management consulting experience.
• Experience managing client relationships with senior-level clients.
• Ability to develop financial business cases and risk models.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex consulting engagements.
• Manage project budgets and ensure timely engagements.
• Support the development of proposals and intellectual capital.

Skills

Communication and presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Client management skills

Project management skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences or related field

Advanced degree in Computer Sciences, Business or related field

Industry recognized certifications in business analysis, process design, and project management

Job description

Location: USA (Offices located in Los Angeles and Washington DC).

Lead the delivery of complex consulting engagements and work streams for large enterprises, focusing on enterprise transformation and optimization strategies. These engagements have multi‑faceted objectives and impacts including business, technical, organizational, operational, and cost reduction impacts.

Educational and Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a top‑rated school, with a focus in Computer Sciences or related fields, required
• Advanced degree in Computer Sciences, Business or related field preferred
• Industry‑recognized certifications in business analysis, process design, user experience, and project management preferred

Experience

• 5-7 years of IT consulting, management consulting and/or operations management, in a consulting firm or professional services group in software/tools vendor
• Experience managing and developing client relationships with senior‑level clients, and mining client accounts
• Developing a financial business case, risk modeling, and strategies around business transformation and strategic sourcing
• Developing RFP statements of work, financials, service levels, and terms & conditions
• Direct hands‑on experience in architecting, executing, and managing transition planning and transition support activities
• Deep knowledge of the market for process and IT automation technologies, business process management solutions, and integration software
• Experience with creating business cases for transformation and modernization, including analysis of both total cost of ownership and potential cost and revenue impacts of the transformation
• Experience managing large budgets and ensuring timeliness, quality, and cost of engagements
• Support of intellectual capital in new growth areas
• Support of proposal development

Other Requirements

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional interpersonal and client skills, with a demonstrated ability to gain the confidence and respect of senior level executives
• Demonstrated leadership, client management, project management and business development skills
• Able to work independently in a fast‑paced environment
• Willingness to travel across North America, with the potential for travel to other regions

This is a hands‑on consulting delivery role. Resumes for sales or business development resources, or resumes with a predominantly sales or business development focus, will not be considered.