Consulting Manager

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Base pay range

$100.00/hr - $115.00/hr

Excelerate LLC is a boutique consulting firm distinguished by its hands-on, collaborative approach to solving complex business challenges. We partner closely with our clients, bringing deeply experienced consultants who work in a facilitative style to deliver practical, lasting impact. Our work is grounded in four core values: humility, energy, integrity, and flexibility. These principles shape our culture, guide our work, and define the people who thrive here.

As a Consulting Manager, you will lead clients through complex business challenges by delivering strategic solutions and driving impactful outcomes. You’ll manage end-to-end project execution, build trusted client relationships, and guide teams through every phase of delivery. This 12-month contract role requires full-time availability and on-site presence in Emeryville, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large, complex workstreams from initiation to completion.
• Translate business challenges into actionable strategies through data analysis, process mapping, and stakeholder engagement.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Conduct data analysis and build business cases to support strategic decisions.
• Design and present compelling, executive-level presentations.
• Facilitate workshops to uncover insights and co-create solutions.
• Develop data-driven strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and align with organizational goals.
• Manage detailed project plans, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with client expectations.
• Foster long-term client relationships through consistent value delivery and advisory support.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in management consulting, with a focus on technology and process optimization.
• Experience working with clients in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
• Focus on process optimization, with hands-on experience developing and implementing process playbooks
• Demonstrated success leading workstreams and delivering measurable results.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Strong project management skills with expertise in Agile and Lean methodologies, and proficiency in tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar platforms.
• Skilled in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Creative thinker with a track record of innovative problem-solving.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to be on-site with clients 3 days per week (typically in the Bay Area).

Employment Type: Project-based (not benefits eligible)

Duration: 12 months, ~30 hours a wee

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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