Engagement Leader

Argano•United States,

4d•$150,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Argano’s Pigment practice combines business advisory with technology implementation to deliver business planning consulting. The Engagement Leader is the operational backbone of the practice’s pod-based delivery model, owning end-to-end delivery for 2–4 or more concurrent implementation engagements. The role manages scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and client stakeholder relationships, and partners closely with delivery teams to ensure engagements are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard. The role also supports the practice’s growth by helping increase delivery capacity for senior technical teams. The ideal candidate has managed multiple concurrent implementation projects in consulting or professional services, preferably in EPM, FP&A, or planning technology. They understand the stages of a planning implementation—discovery, design, build, test, and deploy—and can anticipate delivery risks. They are organized yet adaptable, experienced with distributed teams, and focused on supporting people as well as plans. Argano describes its guiding principles as delivering excellence, leading and mentoring, being a team player, and staying curious. The company is an equal-opportunity employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements

At least 8 years of project or program management experience in technology consulting, professional services, or system implementation.
Experience managing EPM, ERP, or enterprise SaaS implementation projects.
Proven track record of delivering complex projects valued at $250K–$1M or more on time and on budget.
Strong understanding of implementation methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches.
Demonstrated ability to manage distributed teams, including offshore or nearshore resources.
Excellent client communication skills and ability to manage executive stakeholders and navigate organizational politics.
Commercial awareness and ability to manage SOWs, change orders, and project financials.
Experience in at least one target industry: Life Sciences/Pharma, CPG, or Technology.
Proficiency in project management tools such as Smartsheet, JIRA, MS Project, or similar.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Pigment, Anaplan, or other planning platforms.
PMP, CSM, or equivalent certification.
Experience in EPM, FP&A, or planning technology implementations.

Responsibilities

Own project management for 2–4 or more concurrent implementation projects across mid-market, corporate, and enterprise clients.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risk; proactively identify issues and drive their resolution before they affect delivery.
Lead client-facing project governance, including status meetings, steering committees, and executive reporting.
Coordinate onshore and offshore team members across time zones, ensuring clear task allocation and accountability.
Manage change requests and scope adjustments with commercial awareness, protecting margin while maintaining client satisfaction.
Build and maintain project documentation, including project plans, RAID logs, status reports, and lessons learned.
Drive adoption of standardized delivery methodology, templates, and quality checkpoints across engagements.
Partner with delivery teams to optimize resource allocation and utilization.
Support pre-sales by contributing to SOW development, effort estimation, and project planning for new opportunities.
Identify opportunities for follow-on work, managed services, and account expansion.
Develop junior team members and create structure that helps the team succeed.
Continuously improve methodology and seek better ways to deliver.