Position Overview

4MATIV is a rapidly growing company with an increasingly broad portfolio of consulting clients. The Consulting Engagement Lead / Vice President of Consulting will serve as the engagement lead for a portfolio of consulting clients, ensuring exceptional project delivery, trusted client relationships, and high-quality team performance. This leader will direct consultants and analysts in executing rigorous analyses, contribute to design and execution of analysis, oversee the development of polished deliverables, and credibly represent 4MATIV in client-facing settings.

This leader will report to the Chief of Client Services and play a critical role in scaling the consulting practice by building repeatable processes, mentoring staff, and identifying opportunities for expanded client partnerships. This position offers flexibility in location and schedule.

Responsibilities

Client Engagement Leadership

Serve as the primary engagement lead for designated client districts and agencies
Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing credible and responsive partnership
Facilitate client meetings and presentations, ensuring clear communication and actionable outcomes
Translate client challenges into clear scopes of work and deliverables

Project and Team Management

Scope, assign, and evaluate analytical and consulting tasks, ensuring work is completed on time and to a high standard
Perform analysis with self-direction and accuracy, building models to optimize operations and enhance efficiency for school systems
Review and refine deliverables, turning complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations
Maintain accountability for timelines, budgets, and overall engagement success
Mentor and support consultants and analysts, building their skills in solution design, client engagement, and analysis

Practice Development

Collaborate with the Chief of Client Services to define and refine consulting methods, templates, and processes for scalable delivery
Identify and elevate best practices that improve consistency, efficiency, and impact of consulting engagements
Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities for follow-on or expanded client work

Requirements

The candidate should have education and/or experience working with large sets of data in an analytical capacity. The candidate should be detail-oriented and self-motivated in order to drive business processes to completion. The requirements for this position are:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in business, public policy, education, or a related field (Master's preferred)
Seven (7) years of analytic experience in a relevant field
Seven (7) years of consulting, professional services, or relevant leadership experience
Proven track record managing executive-level client relationships
Experience leading teams of analysts/consultants to deliver high-quality, data-driven insights
Familiarity with K-12 education, public sector operations, or transportation/logistics

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Python & SQL
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
Proficiency with data visualization tools, especially Microsoft PowerBI
Familiarity with route design and optimization concepts
Experience integrating SIS platforms with other data systems via SFTP/API
Experience leading process design and continuous improvement
Applied regulatory and privacy literacy to ensure compliant data handling and service design

Core Competencies:

Communication: Able to simplify complex analysis into compelling stories for diverse audiences. Exhibits strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage diverse stakeholders clearly and professionally
Problem-solving: Tackles complex data projects with persistence, creativity, and a strong curiosity to find innovative solutions. Scrupulously review and strengthen quantitative and qualitative analyses
Leadership: Experience effectively mentoring, coaching, and managing staff to bolster individual and collective capacity. Takes initiative, working independently to set clear goals, and driving progress. Demonstrates flexibility and a focus on results
Relationship Management: Strong track record of building trusted client relationships. Maintains consistent focus on the overarching purpose of engagements, ensuring project deliverables meet user needs, centering the user experience and perspective.
Project management: Effectively manages multiple tasks, prioritizing work to deliver thorough, error-free results on-time. High capacity for leading and partnering with people cross-functionally in a collaborative environment

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Work From Home
Wellness Resources

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