Senior Associate (U.S.)

Umbrex; New York (NY); On-site; USD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Umbrex in New York City is seeking a Senior Associate to lead work streams, manage project execution, and develop high-quality client deliverables for engagements across business strategy, talent, organization, and workforce topics.

You will coordinate multi-stream work plans, conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis, and develop client-ready PowerPoint presentations while maintaining momentum and clear communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience at a global consulting firm is required.
• Strong generalist consulting skill set with ability to manage multiple work streams.

Responsibilities

• Lead individual work streams within client engagements, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
• Develop and manage work plans, timelines, milestones, and key project activities.
• Coordinate internal and client meetings, including agendas, action items, and follow-ups.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to support client recommendations.
• Perform Excel-based analysis and synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Develop and refine client-facing PowerPoint presentations and other project materials.
• Conduct research and synthesize information to support strategic problem solving.
• Coordinate across team members and workstreams to maintain alignment and momentum.
• Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies and proactively support their resolution.
• Contribute to client discussions and communicate findings and recommendations clearly.
• Support projects at the intersection of business strategy, talent, organization, and workforce topics.

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Our client, a consulting firm, is seeking a Senior Associate to support client engagements by leading work streams, managing project execution, conducting analysis, and developing high-quality client deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead individual work streams within broader client engagements, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery
• Develop and manage work plans, timelines, milestones, and key project activities
• Coordinate internal and client meetings, including agendas, action items, and follow-ups
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to support client recommendations
• Perform Excel-based analysis and synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights
• Develop and refine client-facing PowerPoint presentations and other project materials
• Conduct research and synthesize information to support strategic problem solving
• Coordinate across team members and workstreams to maintain alignment and momentum
• Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies and proactively support their resolution
• Contribute to client discussions and communicate findings and recommendations clearly
• Support projects at the intersection of business strategy, talent, organization, and workforce topics

Qualifications:

• Prior management consulting experience with a strong generalist consulting skill set
• Minimum of 2 years of experience at a global consulting firm (required)
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple work streams, project plans, and consulting deliverables
• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination capabilities
• Excellent PowerPoint skills, with experience developing and reviewing client-ready presentations
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Ability to synthesize information across work streams and identify inconsistencies, gaps, and risks
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in talent strategy, organization, workforce, or people-related consulting is a plus
• Start: ASAP
• Duration: Full-time
• Time commitment: Full-time
• Location: On-site in NYC
• Expected rate: starting at $150k per year