Senior Associate, Management Consulting

Trace3; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical

Dental and vision plans

401(k) with employer match

Training and development

Snacks and beverages

Work-life balance

Job summary

Trace3 seeks a Senior Associate to drive strategic planning and cross-functional initiatives for clients, leveraging Trace3’s technology platforms and people change expertise. You will deliver programs, designs, and roadmaps to maximize adoption and outcomes, working with teams across business and technical roles.

You will lead client engagements, develop opportunities, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure cohesive system designs and data architectures. Travel up to 50% may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related professional work experience, preferably at a technology or consulting company.
• Strong client service skills are imperative.
• Strong understanding of Information Technologies and how a services organization works.
• Experience in an Agile environment.
• Highly organized with excellent time management and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead a project/program workstream including status, timelines, communication, and resource planning.
• Analyze project dimensions to identify risks and opportunities; present details.
• Communicate project status, issues and risks to internal teams and clients.
• Provide customer service support for project resources and management team.
• Assist in developing strategies to solve complex technical challenges.
• Manage multiple clients and report to Managers and above.
• Establish effective relationships with clients and contribute to team technical acumen.
• Support business development and identify opportunities with new/existing clients.
• Travel up to 50% to client sites.

Skills

Client service

IT knowledge

Communication

Agile environment

Teamwork

Project management

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Who is Trace3?

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.

Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology?

Come Join Us!

Street-Smart -Thriving in Dynamic Times

We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover

We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentallymapping outevery checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart

We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company’s mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.

JOB SUMMARY:

Your role as a Senior Associate will harness your passion for innovative technology to partner with our clients in the supporting of strategic planning and roadmaps. You will have the opportunity to drive the execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives and key projects, while creating and delivering programs and plans to help maximize adoption. This will involve leveraging Trace3’s deep expertise in technology platforms and solutions, as well as the people side of change, the impacts to business processes, ensuring cohesive system designs, and the appropriate data architecture. You will be responsible for understanding our clients’ business centric issues and design solutions that will result in achieving the clients’ desired outcomes. You’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Own and lead a project/program workstream including the status, timelines, communication, resource coordination and planning.
• Continuously collect, gather and analyze project dimensions to identify risk, issues and or improvement opportunities and present details through compelling presentations
• Continuously monitor and create transparency through the communication of project status, issues and risks to internal teams and our client
• Provide customer service support for project resources and management team
• Assist in the development of strategies to solve complex technical challenges
• Proactively assist in the management of several clients, while reporting to Managers and above
• Establish effective working relationships directly with clients
• Contribute to the development of your own and the team’s technical acumen
• Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients
• Continue to develop internal relationships and your Trace3 brand
• Up to 50% travel to various client sites

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years of related professional work experience preferably at a technology or consulting company
• Strong client service skills are imperative
• Strong understanding of Information Technologies and how a services organization works
• Ability to listen, build rapport, and credibility as a strategic partner within business units; able to build bridges across teams and job functions
• Demonstrates experience in program management, change management and continuous improvement
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, excellent time management skills and able to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume, and evolving work environment
• Ability to support customer requests with a proactive and consultative manner; listen and understand user requests and needs and effectively deliver
• Comfortable managing multiple and changing priorities, and meeting deadlines in an entrepreneurial environment
• Strong ability to operate independently
• Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) with intermediate level Excel skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science preferred or Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Strong business acumen, analytical skills, in-depth Operational knowledge and strong passion in consulting industry.
• Experience in an Agile environment required
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work additional hours and/or travel as needed
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and liaise with colleagues in both business and technical roles
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude with strong administration, problem-solving and teamwork skills

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.

Estimated Pay Range

$115,000—$140,000 USD

The Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off

Our Commitment

At the core of Trace3’s DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership, character, and passion in all that we do.

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation, improves outcomes, fosters collaboration, boosts teammate satisfaction, and builds a more inclusive culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications, merit, and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Any demographic information provided is strictly voluntary, kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, and will not be used in employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview, please email [e-mail].

***To all recruitment agencies:

Trace3 does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Trace3 employees or any other company location. Trace3 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.