
Manager
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and manage large-scale consulting and technology transformation projects, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with client objectives.
- Oversee project planning and execution, including work breakdown structures, resource allocation, project tracking, risk mitigation, and change management.
- Deliver consulting engagements across:
- Technology project delivery, including strategy, implementation, and integration - with accountability for scope, timeline, and team performance.
- IT strategy and CIO advisory work, supporting clients in defining transformation roadmaps, governance models, and priorities.
- Data, analytics, and AI initiatives - coordinating teams to deliver scalable data platforms and actionable insights.
- Software application projects such as ERP, CRM, and cloud platform deployments, with full lifecycle management from initiation to post-launch support.
- Apply deep technology and project management expertise to assess client operations, identify root causes, and develop actionable, results-oriented solutions.
- Lead and own large-scale client initiatives and programs in support of Wavestone's overall P&L and growth potential ensuring quality work, on time, and within budget.
- Serve as a key point of contact for clients, managing relationships and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
- Actively guide and participate in client engagement(s) to direct solution development and implementation.
- Create and develop business relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to clients.
- Execute business development plans including lead qualification, problem/solution exploration, proposal generation and related client meetings.
- Contribute to business development goals established by leadership.
- Lead and motivate direct reports as well as client project team members. Provide regular feedback and development-focused coaching and mentoring.
- Support talent recruitment by acquiring and developing high potential talent.
- Facilitate client meetings and conversations that result in clear outcomes and mutual understanding.
- Develop clear and compelling business presentations/reviews for internal and external audiences.
- Develop overall governance programs to effectively define, monitor, and support programs and strategies.
- Continuously refine and implement project delivery methodologies, tools, and best practices within the practice.
- Actively participate in and represent the company at business marketing events such as speaking engagements, networking events, executive events, and seminars.
- Bachelor's degree in a variety of disciplines to include computer science, Business, Engineering, Operations, or other relevant disciplines.
- Master's/MBA preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of consulting experience with a strong emphasis on leading technology related program/project management initiatives across a variety of industries.
- Proven ability to lead complex client engagements and deliver high-impact transformation programs on time and within scope.
- Strong familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, hybrid), tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet), and governance frameworks.
- Demonstrated success executing business development plans and goals.
- A focus on strategic planning including critical thinking, bringing structure to ambiguous situations, and leading toward a future vision.
- Well-developed communications skills, including expertise in delivering compelling presentations to stakeholders.
- Effective problem resolution skills including the ability to break a problem down into solvable components.
- Demonstrated customer focus that conveys a genuine concern for customer needs and generates customer satisfaction.
- People leadership including experience serving as a coach and mentor in support of individual and team development.
- Proven ability to build trusting interpersonal relationships, and model professional demeanor when faced with opposition, pressure, or stressful conditions.
- Ability to travel based on client requirements.
- 8+ years of experience leading consulting projects and programs, with a focus on technology-driven transformations across diverse industries.
- PMP, PgMP, or other relevant project management certifications strongly preferred.
- Experience building a service offering or contributing to practice development.
- Exposure to process improvement disciplines such as Six Sigma or Lean Sigma.
- Medical / Dental / Vision coverage
- Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
- Employer Paid disability and life insurance
- Short-term & Long-term Disability
- Term life and AD&D
- Voluntary life insurances
- Critical Illness and Accident insurances
- $50 Technology stipend (monthly)
- 401(k) retirement plan - Traditional 401(k) & Roth 401(k)
- 30 Days of flexible paid time off (accrued monthly)
- The ability to participate in the companies ESOP plan
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)