Consulting Manager

Excelerate•New York, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Excelerate LLC, a boutique consulting firm, is looking for high-caliber and passionate leaders to help grow our business. Excelerate is a unique consulting firm, set apart by our approach. We focus on offering deeply experienced consultants who are hands-on with our clients by working in a facilitative manner. Successful candidates will embody Excelerate’s founding pillars -- humility, energy, integrity, and flexibility. These pillars are the backbone of our work, our culture, and our people. As a Consulting Manager, you will play a key leadership role in guiding our clients through complex business challenges. With a strong foundation in consulting and a track record of delivering results, you will own the end-to-end execution of projects—leading workstreams, shaping strategy, designing solutions, and ensuring impactful delivery. You will also be a trusted advisor, building strong client relationships and mentoring junior team members.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in management consulting, with a focus on digital acceleration, digital solution deployment, vendor sourcing and management, strategic program management, and change management and training.
Hands-on experience implementing Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) technology.
Background working with clients in the retail industry.
Proven ability to lead workstreams and deliver measurable results in dynamic client environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to derive insights from complex datasets.
Strong project management capabilities, including Agile and Lean methodologies.
Creative thinking and ability to seek innovative solutions to complex technical/business problems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in fast-paced settings.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders.
Willingness to travel to client’s site in New York City 1-3 days a week.
Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of large, complex workstreams from initiation through execution.
Translate business challenges into actionable strategies by gathering requirements, analyzing data, and mapping processes.
Identify areas of operational inefficiency and risk across project lifecycles and develop mitigation strategies.
Conduct financial modeling, data analysis, and business case development to support strategic decision-making.
Create and deliver compelling presentations that communicate complex concepts and drive executive-level engagement.
Facilitate workshops and working sessions with client stakeholders to uncover insights and co-design solutions.
Design data-driven strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and align with broader organizational goals.
Develop and manage detailed project plans, ensuring timely delivery of milestones, budgets, and client expectations.
Build long-term relationships with clients through consistent value delivery and trusted advisory support.
Mentor and coach junior consultants, fostering their growth and development.