Senior Manager - Consulting Delivery

About Squarcle/The Team

Successfully delivering operational performance in many environments, Squarcle is a fast-growing enterprise design, supply chain and digital consultancy. We exist to help our clients set and realise their performance ambition through the design and execution of better business operations, and through the right application of off the shelf or bespoke software. We are a people orientated organisation and pride ourselves on a \”people first\” culture and collaborative atmosphere where success and learnings are shared.

Job Overview/Introduction

As our business grows, we need to inject the right balance of a) established industry expertise, b) energetic new perspectives and c) people with experience delivering consulting projects at the pace, scale and quality our clients expect.

We are looking for a handful of seasoned management consultants to join our team. You will have experience in management consultancy with a minimum of six years track record in the delivery of advisory or technology services. You will sit in either our Procurement & Supply Chain, Enterprise Design or Digital capabilities.

As a Senior Manager in Squarcle you will benefit from

• Working in the fastest growing management consultancy in the UK. ()
• Leading opportunity lifecycles in a business willing to invest in market entry
• Ownership of high impact delivery teams in a range of public and private sector organisations

Squarcle is highly committed to equality and diversity in our recruitment and talent management processes.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

Engagement Management and Execution

• Lead consulting engagements from initiation to completion, (including planning, budgeting, mobilisation, deliverable design, content development, risk management/escalation) ensuring successful project delivery and closure.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with the client and consulting team.
• Develop plans, allocate resources, and manage delivery teams to ensure timelines are adhered to and outputs are delivered within budget constraints.
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight to consultants, ensuring quality standards and processes of the client and Squarcle are followed, are consistent and in accordance with the Squarcle quality assurance process.

Business Development

• Identify and pursue follow on work and new business opportunities with existing and potential clients.
• Lead the development of proposals, negotiate contracts, contribute to the sales, and bid processes.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape.
• Leverage your network to expand the client base.
• Maintain and develop relationships with key clients and promote continue to promote Squarcle

Squarcle Management Responsibilities

• Support the internal staffing processes including performance management of assigned individuals.
• Encourage effective working in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.
• Conduct performance reviews and annual appraisals for performance appraisees.
• Lead, coach and mentor team members.
• Monitor compliance of Squarcle policies and processes, ensuring engagements are delivered in accordance with the four phases of an engagement lifecycle; Sales, Mobilisation, Execution and Closure practice as stipulated within the Engagement Governance Process.

Client Engagement and Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior clients, acting as a trusted advisor and aiming to ensure buy-in for case for change and delivery approach.
• Understand client business objectives, challenges, and industry trends.
• Collaborate with clients to identify areas for improvement and develop innovative solutions.
• Ensure high client satisfaction through effective communication and timely delivery of project milestones and deliverables.
• Consulting.

Team Leadership and Mentorship

• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of consultants, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants, assisting in their professional growth.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and identify training needs.
• Foster knowledge sharing and best practices within the consulting team.

Thought Leadership and Industry Expertise

• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to the consulting domain.
• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives by publishing articles, whitepapers, or speaking at industry conferences.
• Participate in professional development activities, such as attending seminars or pursuing relevant certifications.

Secondary Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist with the Squarcle recruitment and retention activities.
• Support the development of Squarcle policies and processes.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience (Essential)

• 6+ years of professional experience working in a consulting environment
• Track record of successful delivery of advisory or technology services in a consulting context
• Strong programme delivery and management experience to include budgetary and resource oversight
• Extensive experience of managing a complex, decentralised matrix team
• Experience of managing and influencing executive level internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work in multi-disciplinary environments
• Advanced communication, presentation and IT skills
• Flexibility to travel as needed to client site

Knowledge, Skills and Experience (Desirable)

• Big Four (Deloitte, PWC, EY, KPMG) or equivalent experience
• Passion and interest in emerging technologies including agentic AI
• Deep technical capability in one or more of: Procurement, Supply Chain, Enterprise Design, Data Analytics, System Integration
• Industry experience in one or more of: Defence, Construction, Local Govt, NHS

This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 6 months. If you hold dual citizenship or nationality from another country, please make us aware of this during the application phase. We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship.

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