At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead project planning and coordination while managing client relationships.
- Company: Dynamic boutique EPM consultancy with a focus on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Autonomy, ownership, and the chance to shape project delivery processes.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and leadership development in an entrepreneurial environment.
- Why this job: Be the first Engagement Manager and make a real impact in a growing consultancy.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in project management or consulting with strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
We are partnering with a growing boutique EPM consultancy to recruit its first dedicated Engagement Manager. Until now, its consultants have handled project coordination and client engagement alongside their delivery responsibilities. As the consultancy continues to grow, it has reached the stage where a dedicated Engagement Manager is needed to establish greater structure, strengthen project delivery and build a scalable PMO function. This role offers significant autonomy, ownership and the opportunity to shape how the consultancy manages its client engagements.
Key responsibilities
- Assist with project planning and coordination across multiple engagements
- Manage and coordinate consulting delivery teams
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients
- Monitor project progress, risks, actions and deliverables
- Support forecasting, capacity planning and resource allocation
- Establish and improve PMO processes, reporting and delivery standards
- Work closely with senior leadership to support the consultancy’s continued growth
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and to a high standard
About you
- Previous experience as an Engagement Manager, Project Manager, Programme Manager or PMO professional
- 3+ years' in Finance transformation / EPM consulting
- Experience managing consulting projects and delivery teams
- Strong project planning, coordination and organisational skills
- Confidence managing senior client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
- Experience with project forecasting and resource planning
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
- A proactive approach and the confidence to build processes in a growing environment
Why consider this opportunity?
- As the first Engagement Manager in the business, you will have the opportunity to establish and shape the PMO structure
- Take genuine ownership of the project-delivery function
- Work closely with the founders and senior leadership team
- Introduce new processes and influence how engagements are managed
- Join an entrepreneurial consultancy at an important stage of its growth
- Develop into a broader leadership position as the team expands
This opportunity would be great for someone who enjoys creating structure, improving delivery and making a visible impact within a growing consulting business.
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