At a Glance
- Tasks: Build strong client relationships and guide projects to success with strategic planning.
- Company: Join a tech-driven company that values adventure and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy professional development, flexible work arrangements, and a diverse workplace culture.
- Other info: Thriving environment with opportunities for growth and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by leading large-scale projects and collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: 5-8 years in engagement or project management; finance knowledge is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
- Engagement Manager Role
- Make
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Mark: Engagement Managers build great client relationships during the pre‑sales and delivery process, and guide customers to project success.
They assess the customer’s needs and develop plans to achieve them.
Engagement managers are responsible for planning, managing and completing a successful Black Line implementation, assessing situations, assigning tasks to team members and problem‑solving when issues arise.
- What You’ll Get To Do
- Manage customers, partners and internal stakeholders to ensure the best outcome for both customers and Black Line.
- Work with internal teams during the pre‑sales process to assess and approve level of effort, products and solutions involved and timing of projects.
- Manage the relationship with the customer and partner teams throughout the engagement and serve as the main point of contact between customer/partner and Black Line teams.
- Develop a delivery strategy for large‑scale partner implementation projects.
- Create customer project plans complete with budgetary information and resource needs.
- Provide leadership to the project team by building and motivating resources to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.
- Define project success criteria and communicate them to all stakeholders.
- Provide status updates across the organization.
- Track and report project financials against estimate; resolve budget issues as they arise.
- Manage project scope, timeline and budget changes.
- Ensure that projects and programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards.
- Identify, manage and mitigate project risk.
- Act as the escalation point when issues arise with the customer or partner on engagements.
- Identify potential upsells to increase revenue and build brand awareness.
- Complete other project duties as assigned.
- What You’ll Bring
- Between 5–8 years of experience in Engagement Management, Project Management, Consulting Services, or Professional Services environment.
- Strong foundational understanding of finance processes; familiarity with core finance workflows across ERP environments is essential.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Previous project management experience in a revenue‑driven environment (e. g., time and materials billing).
- Demonstrated successful completion of complex enterprise‑level client implementation projects.
- Proven experience balancing multiple projects simultaneously and staying on top of all details.
- Demonstrated experience communicating and presenting to a diverse set of people across groups and organizational levels.
- Experience in Saa S industry and/or software, as well as issues related to installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and support.
- Experience with large‑scale ERP systems including SAP and Oracle.
- Advanced knowledge/experience in accounting, audits, financial services, software technology, Saa S industry, or related fields.
- Excellent communication skills, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Effective problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to deliver world‑class service and high‑impact results while navigating challenging situations.
- Ability to manage self and others under pressure and time‑sensitive deadlines.
- Ability to facilitate and harness cross‑team collaboration working with teams in‑person and virtually.
- We’re Even More Excited If You Have
- 2+ years of experience in the audit/accounting industry.
- 2+ years of experience with Black Line products.
- PMP certification.
- Proven results as an Engagement Manager or Project Manager.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/project management software.
- Customer‑oriented approach.
- Sharp business acumen.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Thrives in a fast‑moving environment.
Benefits & Culture
Black Line is a technology‑based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future.
The workplace is open, inclusive, and encourages diversity of thought and background.
Black Line offers professional development seminars, inclusive affinity groups, and flexible work arrangements, with employees expected to work in office at least three days a week in surrounding locations.
Black Line is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides accommodations for qualified candidates.
Black Line is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.
If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.
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Engagement Manager employer: BlackLine Systems Limited (UK)
At BlackLine Systems Limited, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our EMEA Employment Counsel role offers not only competitive benefits but also ample opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic SaaS environment. Join us in our London office to be part of a team that values strategic thinking and empowers employees to make impactful contributions across the organisation.
Contact Details:
BlackLine Systems Limited (UK) Recruitment Team