Client Partner
Saint Louis, MI - USA
Job Summary
ROLE OVERVIEW
Account CEO. Senior-Most Leader on Strategic Accounts.
The Client Partner is the senior-most leader on one or more strategic client accounts at Object Computing. This person serves as the account CEO owning the full P&L driving revenue growth ensuring delivery excellence and building deep trust-based partnerships with client stakeholders at the VP and Director level and above.
The Client Partner develops and executes comprehensive client plans mapping OCIs deep expertise across software engineering cloud AI/GenAI and data engineering to the technology initiatives that matter most to the client. This role combines strategic account leadership with hands-on engagement across sales delivery and solutioning. The ideal candidate is a builder who thrives at the intersection of technology consulting business development and executive relationship management.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
Full P&L ownership revenue growth and delivery excellence
Build relationships with VP Director & C-level client stakeholders
Expertise in software engineering cloud AI/GenAI and data
Builder profile: consulting business development executive relationships
Key Responsibilities
Account Strategy & Planning
Own and develop annual client plans including financial forecasts pipeline targets relationship maps engagement roadmaps and strategic theme breakdowns
Set and manage account-level revenue goals managed revenue targets and margin objectives
Identify and prioritize opportunity areas across the clients business units and technology landscape
Build 60/90/180-day action plans with measurable milestones tied to pipeline and revenue outcomes
Monitor industry trends and client-specific developments to proactively position OCI capabilities
Sales & Revenue Growth
Drive new business development within assigned accounts from lead identification through close
Own sales targets including new bookings weighted pipeline backlog and revenue attainment
Lead or participate in solutioning efforts collaborating with practice leads and technical SMEs to shape proposals SOWs and pricing strategies
Qualify opportunities and manage pipeline progression with discipline and accuracy
Partner with OCIs technology alliances (cloud providers platform partners) to create joint value propositions
Client Relationship Management
Serve as the primary OCI executive relationship holder with client VP Director and C-level stakeholders
Build and maintain comprehensive stakeholder maps across client business units
Develop and execute engagement strategies for key decision-makers and influencers
Drive client satisfaction scores through proactive relationship management issue resolution and consistent value delivery
Orchestrate executive-to-executive connections between OCI leadership and client leadership
Delivery Oversight
Ensure delivery excellence across all active engagements partnering with Engagement Leads to manage scope quality staffing and client expectations
Monitor engagement health metrics and intervene proactively when delivery risks arise
Facilitate smooth transitions from sales to delivery and ensure continuity between engagement phases
Champion OCIs engineering-first culture and quality standards on every engagement
Performance & Reporting
Own account-level KPIs including revenue margin billable utilization average bill rate and client satisfaction/NPS
Provide regular forecast updates and pipeline reviews to consulting leadership
Track and report on weighted pipeline backlog and revenue YTD against targets
Qualifications
Experience & Capabilities Needed to Succeed
We look for builders with deep consulting roots strong financial instincts and the executive presence to lead at the highest levels of a client organization.
Required
10 years in technology consulting professional services or enterprise software sales with progressive account leadership responsibility
Proven track record of managing $5M client accounts with full P&L ownership
Demonstrated success in both selling and delivering technology consulting engagements
Experience building and executing strategic account plans with financial forecasts pipeline management and stakeholder engagement strategies
Strong understanding of modern technology domains: software engineering cloud-native architectures AI/ML generative AI and data engineering
Experience managing client relationships at the VP and Director level and above within large enterprises
Ability to lead solutioning conversations shape proposals and negotiate contracts
Strong financial acumen including forecasting margin management and utilization optimization
Preferred
Experience in one or more verticals: aerospace & defense manufacturing financial services or healthcare
Background working with technology alliance partners (AWS GCP Azure Palantir etc.)
Experience at a mid-size consulting firm or boutique technology consultancy
Familiarity with agile delivery methodologies DevOps practices and modern engineering culture
MBA or advanced degree is a plus but not required
About Object Computing
We Show Up. We Solve. We Build. We Are In This Together.
Object Computing (OCI) is a women-owned technology consulting firm headquartered in St. Louis Missouri with over 30 years of experience designing modernizing and connecting mission-critical platforms and systems.
We serve as a trusted partner for leaders across critical sectors like aerospace defense finance transportation and healthcare tackling complex challenges where reliability is paramount. Our reputation is built on more than just technical expertise; our architects and engineers are recognized for their ability to deliver impactful systems rapidly and sustainably. Whether modernizing mission-critical legacy infrastructure or architecting transformative new platforms our approach remains rooted in open system principles engineering for integration scalability and long-term sustainability.
Through trusted client partnerships engineering excellence and a deep commitment to collaboration and knowledge sharing we ensure that every engagement uplifts our clients to a stronger position than when we arrived.
CORE CAPABILITIES:
AI / Machine Learning Cloud Engineering Data Engineering Application Development Systems Engineering Technology Transformation Data Insights & Analytics Geospatial Intelligence Technology Strategy Blockchain & DLT
OUR VALUES:
All of us is better than any one of us.
Innovate courageously and mindfully.
Share it back.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation includes a competitive base salary plus variable compensation tied to revenue attainment and client satisfaction targets. Object Computing offers comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision insurance 401(k) with company match flexible PTO professional development budget tuition reimbursement and remote/hybrid work flexibility.
About Company
Object Computing is a women-owned technology consulting firm, with deep expertise in designing, modernizing, and connecting mission-critical platforms and systems. Working in collaboration with a global technology ecosystem, we partner with our clients to build innovative, sustainable ... View more