Engagement Manager - CPG+Retail

Fractal Analytics•New York, CT

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Fractal is seeking highly experienced independent contributors with strong client-facing experience in AI, Data & Analytics consulting to support strategic growth initiatives across the CPG-Retail sector. This is a senior individual contributor role focused on technical sales support, AI/analytics consulting, client advisory, solution shaping, executive stakeholder engagement, and pre-sales and delivery collaboration. The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth across AI, data engineering, analytics, and enterprise transformation with commercial acumen. This role is best suited for professionals who thrive in ambiguity, can independently engage enterprise clients, and are comfortable operating as trusted advisors to senior business and technology stakeholders.

Requirements

~10+ years of experience in: Enterprise AI/Data consulting, Technical pre-sales, Analytics consulting, Solution architecture, Client-facing engineering leadership
Strong experience serving enterprise CPG and/or Retail clients
Prior experience with top-tier consulting firms, enterprise AI companies, analytics firms, hyperscalers, or digital transformation organizations preferred
Strong working knowledge across: Generative AI & LLM ecosystems, Machine Learning & Advanced Analytics, Data Engineering & Modern Data Platforms, Cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP), MLOps / AI Ops, Enterprise architecture and scalable AI deployment, BI & visualization ecosystems, Data governance and enterprise data strategy
Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills
Strong storytelling and business translation capabilities
Ability to independently lead client conversations
Strong commercial acumen and solution-oriented mindset
Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Hands-on practitioner experience of the domain is a must have.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Fortune 500 clients
Existing relationships within CPG/Retail ecosystems is a plus.
Experience supporting enterprise transformation pursuits
Strong understanding of enterprise operating models and digital transformation

Responsibilities

Partner with sales and account leadership teams to drive strategic AI and analytics conversations with enterprise CPG/Retail clients
Lead discovery workshops, executive discussions, and solutioning sessions
Translate business priorities into scalable AI, data, and engineering solutions
Shape proposals, statements of work, and strategic transformation roadmaps
Support large deal pursuits, RFP responses, and client presentations
Advise clients on modern AI/ML, GenAI, data engineering, cloud, and analytics architectures
Bring strong understanding of enterprise AI use cases across Revenue Growth Management (RGM), Demand forecasting, Supply chain analytics, Retail execution, Customer analytics, Marketing effectiveness, Pricing & promotions, Personalization, Trade promotion optimization
Provide practical guidance on operationalizing AI at scale
Build credibility with CIO, CDO, CTO, Data & Analytics, Digital, and Business leadership teams
Act as a trusted strategic advisor during complex client engagements
Navigate cross-functional enterprise environments with strong executive presence
Work closely with Fractal’s consulting, engineering, data science, and delivery teams globally
Help bridge business strategy with technical execution
Mentor junior teams where needed during pursuits or advisory engagements