BCG Platinion | Manager, Tech Advisory & Delivery

Boston Consulting Group•Durham, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

BCG Platinion, part of BCG's Tech and Digital Advantage (TDA) practice, focuses on helping clients achieve competitive advantage through data, technology, and digital solutions. The Tech Advisory and Delivery Chapter within BCG Platinion specializes in developing superior IT concepts and tech solutions to address complex client challenges. This role requires a blend of consulting and technological expertise to create customized, innovative client solutions. Managers in this role are expected to be technical experts, data-driven storytellers, collaborative team players, comfortable with ambiguity, effective change agents, and influencers. A strong understanding of AI and Agentic technologies is crucial for delivering high-impact outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelors or Master degree in information technology, computer science, economics, supply chain, logistics or system engineering, business management/administration, or relevant field.
5-8 years of practical experience in AI/Tech consulting, product management, professional software development, product and program implementation.
Preferred experience with at least one of the following: AI product management, AI platforms (e.g., AWS Agentcore, Azure Foundry, n8n, Aera, Palantir, Agentforce etc.), Data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, etc.), Planning platforms (e.g., Anaplan, Kinaxis, OMP, etc.), SAP / Oracle, Salesforce.
Preferred Experience: 2+ years of professional consulting experience in the execution and management of technology or strategic management consulting at a leading consulting firm.
Exceptional learning and ramp up skills, especially on IT topics concerning data and digital platforms with the expectation of mastering and applying the BCG framework for data and digital platforms BCG’s client portfolio.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Exceptional savviness in navigating potentially challenging senior stakeholders in sensitive situations.
High EQ and self-awareness, high index on confidence and persuasiveness.
Ability to act as a trusted advisor and influence clients and BCG case leadership teams.
Outstanding ability to work creatively, autonomously, analytically, in a fast-paced problem-solving environment with a focus on customer and results.
GenAI tool fluency (e.g., demonstrated use of GenAI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude) and validation of responses.
Willingness to travel around the globe to work with clients and BCG teams. At times, this role may involve up to 80% travel to client sites and BCG offices.

Nice To Haves

Specific AI product domain expertise topics (preferred): FP&A & FinOps, Supply Chain / S&OP(E), Go-To-Market (GTM).

Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of AI-powered products and subject matter depth in core finance processes (FP&A, financial close, procure to pay, order to cash), including underlying systems and data.
Lead the design and delivery of AI-powered products and subject matter depth in key supply chain processes (demand planning, inventory optimization, procurement, logistics, fulfillment), including underlying systems and data.
Lead the design and delivery of AI-powered products and subject matter depth in key Go-To-Market processes (marketing, sales, customer success, revenue operations), including underlying systems and data.
Develop strategies for AI and Agentic Platforms, Data and digital analytics platforms, Cloud infrastructure and technologies, Data management capabilities, Enterprise Tech Platforms, Business IT architecture, and Software and product management.
Orchestrate technical program delivery across business stakeholders, complex vendor landscapes, and technology ecosystems.
Optimize AI / LLM costs and manage FinOps.
Conduct IT Benchmarking and provide recommendations for IT cost take-out initiatives.
Develop future state tech vendor landscapes, conduct vendor assessments/selections, and perform tech cost benefits analysis.
Support tech functions during mergers and acquisitions, including functional and technical transformation of IT departments.
Communicate the differences and benefits between cloud computing providers and strategies for migrating from on-premise architecture.
Utilize working knowledge and experience with GenAI and its potential use cases and client implications.
Define AI product vision, roadmaps, and prioritization frameworks grounded in domain-specific workflows and business value.
Translate business strategy into AI-enabled product concepts, functional specifications, and delivery plans.
Lead agile product delivery including sprint planning, backlog management, and iterative development.
Own product quality assurance and ensure outputs meet functional, technical, and compliance requirements.
Define product/solution architecture and data integration patterns.
Design and oversee the integration of AI and generative AI capabilities into enterprise workflows at scale.
Define data strategy and governance requirements to underpin reliable, production-grade AI products.
Lead the design of agentic workflows and automation use cases.
Lead vendor evaluations and platform selection processes for AI product tooling.
Drive change management and adoption strategies to embed AI products into business operations.
Optimize business and IT processes within complex organizations and communicate a path forward.
Deliver data and digital platforms using techniques such as Agile, DevSecOps, and Cloud native architectures.
Lead the creation of client-specific strategic materials, surfacing key insights.
Codify messaging and data into presentable materials and deliver communications efficiently.
Synthesize conversations, artifacts, and best practices into clear, action-oriented recommendations.
Assist with business development through writing proposals and scoping projects.
Contribute to thought leadership through written publications and speaking at events.
Present materials, case updates, and escalations to client and internal teams.
Facilitate technical and strategic working sessions and workshops.
Provide direction on key work items and feedback to other team members.
Build relationships with key clients.
Manage junior team members by defining and organizing their work.
Mentor and coach junior team members by building mutual development agreements and creating growth opportunities.
Provide quality assurance oversight for junior team members' output.
Promote a positive experience for junior staff.
Serve as a role model by actively demonstrating BCG’s Culture and Values.

Benefits

An opportunity to work organically across disciplines and across BCG, combining strategic thinking with hands-on applications.
A unique experience to work alongside a team of passionate and driven problem-solvers with a mission to deliver innovative and valuable digital solutions in a supportive environment.
First year base compensation for this role is $190,000 USD.
Eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus.
BCG’s Profit Sharing and Retirement Fund (PSRF) contribution.
Market leading benefits package.
Comprehensive benefit program that includes everything our employees and their families need to be well and live life to the fullest.
Full cost of medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members (zero dollars in premiums taken from employee paychecks).
Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children.
$10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs.
Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 (USD) in orthodontia benefits.
Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually.
Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities.
Fully vested retirement contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not.
Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and annual office closure between Christmas and New Years.
Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement.
Employees, spouses, and children are covered at no cost. Employees share in the cost of domestic partner coverage.