Engagement Manager / Associate Partner – Management Consulting

Job Overview

Our client is hiring Engagement Managers and Associate Partners to join a growing boutique management consultancy in New York.

These management consulting jobs offer the opportunity to work at the intersection of business strategy, leadership, talent and enterprise value creation, advising major corporations and private equity investors.

There are two Engagement Manager openings and two Associate Partner openings. The Associate Partner opportunities focus on strategy and talent and organization respectively.

Key Responsibilities

About the Role

You will work in small teams alongside Senior Partners and former C-suite executives, helping clients understand how leadership and organizational decisions can improve business performance.

Engagement Managers will:

• Translate quantitative data and qualitative research into clear insights and recommendations.
• Develop reports and presentations for senior executives, boards and private equity investors.
• Manage project milestones and coordinate day-to-day engagement delivery.
• Work directly with client stakeholders and support workshops.
• Contribute to the development of consulting methods, intellectual property and the wider firm.

Associate Partners will:

• Design and independently lead client engagements.
• Conduct senior stakeholder interviews and lead diagnostics, workshops and presentations.
• Manage key client relationships and take responsibility for engagement outputs.
• Guide junior colleagues and draw on Senior Partners’ expertise.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships.
• Support proposals, statements of work and business development discussions.

The strategy-focused Associate Partner role suits candidates with expertise in corporate strategy, transformation and value creation. The talent-focused opportunity suits candidates with experience in talent strategy, organizational effectiveness and leadership advisory.

Qualifications

• Engagement Manager: Two or more years at a leading management consulting or professional services firm, or completion of a high-quality corporate leadership or early-career training program.
• Associate Partner: Ten or more years of experience in management consulting or professional services, or in a leadership role within a leading HR organization.
• Relevant experience in strategy, organizational transformation, talent or human capital work, depending on the position.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Successful candidates will have:

• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills.
• The ability to connect strategy, leadership and organizational decisions to business value.
• Clear written communication and presentation skills.
• Confidence working with senior client stakeholders.
• Strong project management capabilities and personal accountability.
• A collaborative approach suited to small consulting teams.
• An interest in helping build a growing firm and develop its intellectual property.

Associate Partner candidates should also bring strong commercial judgment, independent engagement leadership and the ability to develop senior client relationships.

Company Overview

Our client is a boutique management consultancy helping large corporations and private equity investors improve business performance through strategy, leadership and talent.

Its work focuses on identifying the roles and organizational capabilities that have the greatest influence on enterprise value, then helping clients align leadership and talent with those priorities.

Why Join The Team?

• Work directly alongside former C-suite executives and experienced Senior Partners.
• Gain exposure to senior corporate leaders, boards and private equity investors.
• Take substantial responsibility within small project teams.
• Help shape a growing consultancy and its approach to client work.
• Contribute to new intellectual property and consulting solutions.
• Benefit from progression based on impact and contribution.

Career Development Opportunities

The firm offers an apprenticeship model, with opportunities to learn directly from Senior Partners through client delivery.

Career progression is based on performance and impact rather than fixed promotion timelines. Engagement Managers can deepen their client and project leadership skills, while Associate Partners can broaden their contribution to client development, intellectual property and firm growth.

Work Environment and Culture

The consultancy operates through collaborative teams of two to three people, often including a Senior Partner.

The environment offers significant individual responsibility, direct access to experienced colleagues and opportunities to contribute beyond project delivery. Candidates should be comfortable working in a growing entrepreneurial business.

Compensation and Benefits

• Engagement Manager: Base salary of 150,000-180,000, plus a 10% bonus opportunity.
• Associate Partner: Base salary of 250,000-300,000, plus a 20%-30% bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Compensation varies according to experience and background.

Location and Work Arrangement

All positions are based in New York, with three days per week in the office or with clients and two days working remotely.

Travel is expected to be approximately 10%-15%.

Visa sponsorship is not available for these positions.

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