Managing Consultant, IT Solutions

Sikich; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Managing Consultant to join their IT Solutions team. This role involves leading complex network projects, mentoring junior staff, and building strong client relationships. You will work in a supportive environment that prioritizes employee growth and innovation. The company values diverse perspectives and encourages a collaborative culture, making it an exciting place to advance your career. With a focus on professional development and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for someone ready to make a significant impact in the tech industry.

Benefits

Flexible Time Off

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Contributions

Paid Parental Bonding Leave

Wellness Program

Paid Volunteer Time

Paid Holidays

CPA Bonus with Paid Exam Days

HSA Employer Contribution

Qualifications

• 10+ years of network consulting experience required.
• Ownership of customer relationships is essential.
• Major certifications in network engineering are a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex network infrastructure projects and manage client relationships.
• Mentor junior consultants and ensure project delivery on schedule.
• Evaluate and recommend new systems and tools for client solutions.

Skills

Network Engineering

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Technical Support

Microsoft Products

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Major Certifications (MCITP, MCSE, CCNP, CISSP)

Tools

Microsoft Azure

M365

Job description

Managing Consultant, IT Solutions (US - Remote)

What to expect when you join the Sikich family

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through various perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!

Are you ready to grow with us?

Position Summary

Sikich is seeking a Managing Consultant for the IT Solutions team to plan, monitor, implement, and manage a high volume of projects for the consulting teams.

What will you do in this role?

• Focus on defining client needs and architecting network solutions, demonstrate capacity to deliver and communicate solutions, and provide QA before client release.
• Act as resource for performing the discovery/diagnostic phase of technical projects.
• Build client relationships and provide advanced technical support for complex issues.
• Act as project lead for complex network infrastructure projects.
• Evaluate and recommend new systems and tools.
• Become proficient in the overall functionality of all Microsoft products.
• Manage time against assigned budgets, keep projects on schedule, recommend ways to overcome delays, and ensure that billable hours are logged accurately.
• Mentor Consultants and Associate Consultants on projects.
• Increase technical skills beyond basic/core needs.
• Obtain and maintain latest Microsoft Certifications.
• Achieve billable hour goals as dictated by team senior management.
• Develop a good understanding of business and information technology processes.
• Work with Modern Workplace, M365, and Azure daily.
• Focus on sales and marketing revenue growth
• Keep morale high and turnover low
• Maintain an inclusive environment for employees
• Mentoring of employees
• Regain any customers and sales that have been lost when possible
• Stay on top of the sales direction and make adjustments when necessary
• Maintain satisfied and loyal customers and mitigate client issues

What do you need to succeed in this role?

• Background and expertise in Network Engineering and Consulting
• 10+ years of network consulting industry experience minimum, applicable college background, and appropriate industry training
• Ownership of at least two customer relationships
• 4 year college degree or commensurate industry experience
• Major certifications in area of expertise such as MCITP, MCSE, CCNP, or CISSP
• Actively involved in management of a geographic or functional team within the Sikich Technology Division
• Workload balancing of team members
• Reviews Senior Consultants and Consultants
• Similar skill set of Senior Consultants – should be able to step into that role when needed

In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows:

• Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.
• Solutions Focused – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
• Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
• Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible.
• Impact & Influence Thinking – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.

About Sikich

Sikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest professional services companies in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners and industry innovators, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients’ businesses.

Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members’ health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $ 140,000 . This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Some examples of our many benefits:

• Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.
• Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
• Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.

We also offer:

• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
• HSA employer contribution
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
• A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
• FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.

Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Sikich currently practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC under which Sikich LLC provides Sikich CPA LLC with professional and support personnel and other services to support Sikich CPA LLC’s performance of its professional services, and Sikich CPA LLC shares certain client information with Sikich LLC with respect to the provision of such services.