Engagement Manager

Location: London

Work pattern: Hybrid

Contract Type: Full time and permanent

Job Overview

As an Engagement Manager (EM) at VantagePoint, you will oversee the successful delivery of client projects across our transformation portfolio, from technical implementations to strategic advisory work. You will manage project delivery end to end including financials, resourcing and governance, ensuring engagements are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard. You will help implement VantagePoint’s new project governance framework and contribute to our ongoing delivery excellence initiative, driving consistency & continuous improvement across all engagements.

You will take ownership of account management and customer success, building strong client relationships, managing expectations and handling change control effectively. Alongside delivery, you will support commercial growth by shaping proposals, contributing to sales cycles and developing long-term client relationships. You will also lead internal initiatives, helping to improve processes and support the wider business.

Here’s an idea of what your day will look like:

• You will drive the successful end-to-end delivery of finance transformation projects (across various technologies) providing project management leadership to both clients and delivery teams.
• You will manage all aspects of project governance, including financials, stakeholder management, planning and scheduling, resource allocation, risk management and change control.
• You will establish and embed effective ways of working, ensuring alignment with VantagePoint’s delivery model principles and project governance framework.
• You will collaborate with delivery teams to ensure the right methodologies, tools and practices are applied using our market-leading project management tool.
• You will lead project planning and resource coordination in partnership with the internal resourcing team, tracking progress to ensure milestones and deliverables are achieved.
• You will provide clear and regular communication to clients, reporting on project status, risks, issues and key decisions.
• You will support the preparation of RFPs and sales proposals.
• You will check in regularly with project teams, offering coaching, mentoring and guidance to support the development of more junior team members.
• You will help identify and document new opportunities within client projects to expand VantagePoint’s commercial footprint.

A summary of the kind of person we’re looking for:

• You have hands-on experience delivering technical software implementations, ideally within a finance function.
• You bring proven project management experience within a technology environment, with a preference for EPM or CPM solutions (not mandatory).
• You are highly proficient across the Microsoft suite.
• You have practical experience applying a structured implementation methodology, covering requirements gathering, design, build, testing and deployment.
• You demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and can engage confidently with clients, providing clear advice and constructive challenge.
• You have a track record of managing multiple responsibilities effectively and delivering under pressure and are motivated by variety and thrive in a fast-paced, growing organisation.
• You value the opportunity to work closely with the leadership team and to take ownership in driving new initiatives.
• You enjoy building client relationships, supporting account growth and managing vendor partnerships.
• You’re excited by the chance to assess and work with market-leading technologies while developing and mentoring others within your team.

Our values:

• We listen, we hear, we plan, we act
• We take pride in even the small things
• We give everyone a platform for growth
• We take ownership for our wins and losses
• We empower people to strive for more, challenge and take risks
• We are passionate about building strong partnerships
• We think holistically to deliver tangible value
• We have fun at work because it makes us better at what we do.

A little bit about us:

We are a global boutique finance transformation consultancy who have grown rapidly from a company of five employees to a company of over 120 in five years. Our ambitious organisation has a considered and structured approach with an emphasis on creating a positive, inclusive, and open working environment. Our innovative team of experts work with clients all over the world and we aim to ensure that every individual is given the opportunity to thrive and progress within their career. We are passionate about improving the finance function and the value it creates for the organisations we partner with.

What’s in it for you?

In addition to being an integral part of a boutique consultancy and an attractive salary, we offer a significant benefits package including:

• Up to 10% matched pension contribution
• Performance bonus, increasing with length service
• Private healthcare
• Life cover
• Hybrid working, giving you the chance to decide which days to come into the office
• Free travel to the office
• Gym allowance or wellbeing allowance
• Monthly phone bill
• Paid staff socials
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee referral bonus.