Senior Manager, Management Consulting

Trace3

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 175,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Competitive Compensation
Training and development programs
Collaborative culture
Generous paid time off

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a Senior Manager for its Management Consulting team. This role involves owning executive relationships, driving new business, and overseeing technology transformation projects. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in management consulting, with a strong understanding of technology solutions, team leadership, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and great benefits offered, with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10+ years of work experience in management or technology consulting.
  • Experience in leading complex technology programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage teams and achieve project objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as consulting leader for strategic accounts.
  • Drive new business development and oversee program delivery.
  • Lead cross-functional teams for technology transformation.

Skills

Management consulting experience
Stakeholder management
Technology modernization
Agile methodologies
Team leadership
Excellent communication
Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field
Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
Business Applications (ERP, CRM)
Cybersecurity tools

Job description

Overview

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!

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, mentally mapping out every 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

Trace3’s Management Consulting team partners with client executives to translate business priorities into technology strategies, roadmaps, and transformational programs that deliver measurable outcomes. This position will work on projects that address a broad range of client challenges including IT strategy, technology modernization, digital transformation, and operational improvement.

The Senior Manager, Management Consulting owns executive relationships for one or more strategic accounts, driving new business development, overseeing program delivery (with emphasis on technology transformation and custom application initiatives), and developing high-performing consulting talent. They orchestrate cross-functional teams, ensure value realization, and manage revenue and portfolio performance across their accounts. This role blends account leadership, program delivery excellence, and people leadership to grow client impact and Trace3 revenue.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Account Leadership and Business Development

  • Serve as the consulting leader working with the Digital Account team for designated strategic accounts; support the development of account plans, support the growth of opportunity pipeline, and expand services across Trace3 capabilities (cloud, application development, data/analytics, security, AI).
  • Partner with Sales to lead pursuits, shape go-to-market strategies, develop proposals/SOWs/LOEs, and close opportunities; consistently drive revenue growth and portfolio margin targets.
  • Identify high priority business use cases and translate them into actionable roadmaps and investment cases; influence executive stakeholders through compelling presentations and workshops
  • Identify and pursue opportunities to expand into new services and engagements, proactively recommending innovative approaches that deliver added value for clients.
  • Support the growth of the Digital Consulting team and platform through helping drive the ongoing development and maturation of Digital Products and Solutions.
  • Own financial performance across assigned accounts, including forecasting, margin management, investment trade-offs, and delivery prioritization within approved budgets.

Technology Transformation and Program Leadership

  • Lead complex, cross functional technology programs with an emphasis on technology transformation (Infrastructure, Cloud, Security, etc.) and modernization; set delivery methodology, governance, and success criteria.
  • Orchestrate Product Owners, BAs/BSAs, architects, engineers, QA/Testing, and Release Management; establish sprint cadences, backlogs, and multi workstream delivery plans.
  • Own scope, schedule, budget, RAID, dependencies, and decision facilitation; create executive dashboards and transparent status for benefits, risks, and spending.
  • Oversee quality gates across SDLC; guide test strategy (unit, integration, system, UAT), defect triage, and cutover/release planning; ensure compliance in regulated environments (e.g., healthcare).
  • Collaborate closely with client sponsors and other leaders on the design of enterprise-wide technology initiatives to accelerate strategic objectives.
  • Develop enterprise technology strategies and roadmaps with recommendations based on client needs, leading practices, and emerging vendor solutions.
  • Design effective operating models that describe how clients can organize their resources and processes to execute their strategic technology roadmap.

Strategy, Architecture, and Value Realization

  • Develop enterprise technology strategies and operating models aligned to business outcomes; guide build vs buy decisions and alignment of solution/integration/data architectures and non-functional requirements.
  • Lead organizational change management and adoption planning to drive measurable value realization and operational readiness.

Talent Leadership and Consulting Excellence

  • Build, mentor, and evaluate consulting teams; foster collaboration, accountability, and delivery excellence; provide coaching and career development.
  • Ensure quality and consistency of solutions across engagements; contribute to methods, governance, and continuous improvement.
  • Support development of repeatable frameworks, offerings, and market collateral for scalable go to market motions.
  • Directly manage team members; hold accountability for performance management, compensation recommendations, promotions, and succession planning within assigned teams.
  • Conduct performance feedback, coaching, and development planning for team members; provide input into performance evaluations, compensation decisions, and promotion readiness.

Collaboration and Cross-BU Integration

  • Coordinate with Trace3 practices (Cloud, Security, Data/AI, Managed Services) to design and deliver integrated, cross-portfoliosolutions aligned to client and account strategies.
  • Partner with account teams to identify and qualify net-new opportunities; maintain strong stakeholder relationships internally and with clients.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of Bachelor’s degree, preferably Master’s degree, in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum of 10+ years of work experience in management or technology consulting.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in one or more industries (e.g., healthcare, financial services, technology, manufacturing, etc.)
  • Practical knowledge of modern technology solutions in the following categories:
  • Business Applications (e.g., ERP, CRM, productivity tools)
  • Cloud Platforms and Services (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
  • IT Infrastructure
  • Cybersecurity
  • Software Development and Integration
  • Team oriented and collaborative working style, with clients and colleagues.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage other consultants to achieve project objectives and deliver successful projects.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, excellent time management skills, and able to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume, and evolving work environment.
  • Excellent oral, written communication, and presentation skills with an ability to present technical issues to executives and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience in an Agile environment.

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.

$175,000 - $200,000 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 recruiting@trace3.com.

***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.

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