Project Lead

INSIGHT2PROFIT; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company contribution

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

A leading pricing and profitability consulting firm is seeking a Project Lead to oversee complex pricing initiatives in Chicago. You will manage day-to-day client communications, lead pricing analyses, and mentor junior team members. Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree and substantial experience in consulting or pricing strategy. This full-time position offers a salary range of $105,000 - $150,000 and comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in consulting or pricing strategy as Consultant.
• Minimum of 7 years for the Manager level in relevant fields.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with an action-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day client communications and project team calls.
• Lead development and execution of pricing analyses.
• Present findings and recommendations in client workshops.

Skills

Experience managing or mentoring junior team members

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Proficiency in PowerBI

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, management, or related field

Master of Business Administration or related advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

PowerBI

Power Pivot

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Positions available in Chicago, Cleveland and Columbus, OH

ABOUT US

Do great things in uncharted territory and experience the excitement of taking your career to new heights at INSIGHT2PROFIT, a rapidly growing leader in pricing and profitability consulting and technology. At INSIGHT, smart and ambitious people just like you are transforming the way businesses think and operate to achieve extraordinary outcomes. With our proven business model and your fresh perspective, you'll have the opportunity to take on a highly visible role, make a meaningful impact, and help steer our company towards even greater heights. Join us today and take your career to and take your career to the next level with INSIGHT!

JOB SUMMARY

As a Project Lead (Consultant or Manager) at INSIGHT2PROFIT, you will lead the successful delivery of complex pricing and profitability initiatives by collaborating closely with client stakeholders and internal teams. You will oversee multiple workstreams simultaneously, ensuring seamless execution and high-quality outcomes. Serving as the primary client contact, you will build strong relationships and act as trusted advisors. You will guide and mentor a team of Associates and Analysts, fostering their professional growth and maintaining high performance standards. This role demands a blend of strategic thinking and hands‑on analytical expertise to translate business challenges into actionable solutions. You will drive client leadership by effectively communicating insights and recommendations in executive settings. Depending on experience and demonstrated capabilities, this position may be filled at the Consultant or Manager level.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage day‑to‑day client communications, including facilitating project team calls and client working sessions
• Lead the development and execution, or oversight and validation, of advanced pricing analyses and profitability diagnostics using large transaction datasets; guide the design of tools and methodologies to identify profit improvement opportunities
• Formulate hypotheses, design tests, and generate actionable insights to uncover profit improvement opportunities.
• Serve as the primary analytical contact for pricing excellence initiatives within client engagements.
• Facilitate communications with mid‑ to senior‑level stakeholders to make decisions and drive action. Translate business challenges into pricing strategies and actionable insights.
• Present findings and strategic recommendations in client workshops and executive meetings.
• Ensure timely delivery of high‑quality, actionable client deliverables across workstreams.
• Support ad‑hoc analysis and model development to meet evolving project needs.
• Provide guidance and oversight for data validation and analytical execution performed by Associates and Analysts; manage and mentor Associates and Analysts with clear guidance and focused development.
• Set and uphold quality standards for consistent team output.
• Serve as a visible cultural ambassador and role model for INSIGHT’s core values.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in business, finance, management, economics, statistics, actuarial science, data science, mathematics, engineering, computer science or a related field. Preferred: Master of Business Administration or related advanced degree

Work Experience

Minimum:

• Consultant: a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in consulting, pricing strategy, or a related field
• Manager: a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in consulting, pricing strategy, or a related field
• Preferred: Experience in or exposure to B2B manufacturing and/or distribution.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Minimum: Experience managing or mentoring junior team members. Experience with pricing strategy, pricing analytics, margin optimization, or sales strategy. Proven experience planning, coordinating, and executing projects, managing timelines, resources, and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders using data‑driven insights.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, Power Pivot, and Teams.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with a driven, ambitious, and action‑oriented approach and a strong sense of personal accountability.
• Episodic travel, up to 35%, dependent on client needs.

The annual salary range for this position is $105,000 - $150,000, commensurate with skills, relevant experience and final position level (Consultant or Manager). Employees may also be eligible to participate in the annual discretionary bonus program.

Enjoy industry‑leading benefits and programs designed to enhance wellness and support work‑life harmony. Specifically, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage (available from your start date), a 401(k) plan with company contribution, generous paid time off, and a range of professional development opportunities including a tuition reimbursement program. Eligible employees may also participate in annual merit increases and long‑term incentive program.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

INSIGHT2PROFIT is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

INSIGHT2PROFIT is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. This includes individuals with OPT or STEM OPT.