Senior Manager – Software, Internet, & Media
San Francisco, CA - USA
Job Summary
Senior Manager Software Internet & Media
Simon-Kuchers sole focus is on unlocking better growth forour clients increasing their long-term sales value and profit. We achievethis by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy customerengagement product pricing innovation marketing distribution andsales.
Our consulting teams are made up of industry-leadingstrategists with extensive experience in Technology Media and Telecom (TMT)including Energy & Utilities Media & Entertainment Software Internet& Technology and Telecommunications. Thanks to our talent and expertisewe are equipped to respond to the most pressing challenges in the TMT sectorproviding clear and actionable guidance to our clients using data deepanalytics research and behavioral science. Our TMT consulting offerings arestrengthened by a team of dedicated Partners and Consultants globally.
Whether its designing growth strategies optimizing productpricing or rebuilding sales organizations for todays business realities webring a wealth of knowledge experience and pragmatism to every businesschallenge. We are looking for talented individuals to support and amplify thegrowth of this dynamic TMT team in North America.
- Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently use your initiative and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people.
- Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company with a startup feel. We invest in your professional development every step of the way.
- Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work whether its from home or in the office.
- Prioritize your health and well-being. No matter where you live we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
- Invest in your future. All US and Canadian employees enjoy 401(k) & RRSP benefits with company matching.
- Work in a values-driven culture. At Simon-Kucher our vision is to become the worlds leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for influence our culture and drive how and why we do things.
As a Senior Manager at Simon-Kucher you will be a criticalmember of our TMT leadership team in North America with focus in the Softwareor Telco industry driving value-based outcomes and creating impact in keyareas.
Strategic Focus Area:
- Develop and implement strategies across packaging pricing monetization models product launch sales force effectiveness and customer base management.
- Manage project delivery leveraging a depth of content knowledge and client relationship-building skills with expertise in the TMT sector.
- Contribute to the growth of Simon-Kuchers TMT sector by driving client relationships supporting thought leadership identifying follow-on engagement opportunities.
- Lead and manage the delivery of client engagements ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
- Drive project planning and execution aligning project delivery with client needs and managing costs.
- Prepare and present client-ready deliverables incorporating feedback and ensuring exceptional service.
- Create engagement workplans and guide the team through the project activities including oversight of primary/secondary research and qualitative plus quantitative analysis to obtain key insights findings and takeaways for clients.
- Develop and maintain trusted credible senior-level advisory relationships by delivering high-quality tailored recommendations and strategic advice that our clients can execute to realize benefits.
- Effectively engage senior client audience at all stages of their commercial growth strategy obtaining buy-in for the recommendations.
- Lead and manage client projects from planning through execution ensuring alignment with client needs driving project delivery and managing costs margins and resources effectively.
- Manage multiple engagements and project teams providing coaching training and feedback to ensure team development and project success.
- Lead and mentor project teams to desired end-goal by defining clear roles and responsibilities demonstrating strong project management approach and execution cadence and being the primary point of contact for client teams.
- Mentor and guide junior consultants fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment to develop actionable insights using data analytics and research that deliver recommendations for clients.
- Effectively manage multiple engagements and project teams providing coaching training and feedback as an objective Career Development Advisor (CDA) to junior team members.
- Lead project teams by defining clear roles and responsibilities demonstrating strong project management approach and execution cadence and being the primary client point of contact.
- Contribute to the development of thought leadership materials including whitepapers case studies and industry reports in collaboration with peers and seniors in TMT practice.
- Analyze existing processes and tools recommending opportunities for improvement and contributing to the growth of the TMT practice.
- Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to our clients businesses.
- Be a leader in the firm and contribute to Simon-Kuchers culture and success.
Outstanding drive determination and desire to be part of agrowing top tier consulting firm and becoming a partner/shareholder at thefirm.
Education & Experience:
- An undergraduate degree is required; MS MA MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in a professional services environment ideally in management consulting serving the Technology Media & Telecom industry; Software and Telco sector specialization a plus.
- Proven record of accomplishment of managing multiple engagements including work plans deliverables budgets and schedules and accounts receivable.
- Demonstrated record of solving complex problems directing teams managing individuals and completing challenging projects activities within tight timelines.
- Proven expertise in growth & commercial strategy packaging & packaging monetization marketing value proposition development distribution strategy and sales force effectiveness.
- Strong analytical skills with ability to distill insights/takeaways from large sets of data.
- Effective ability to present and communicate findings and recommendations to a senior audience.
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work seamlessly and collaboratively with various stakeholders.
Additional Considerations/Preferences:
- Access to an existing network within the TMT industry in North America is a plus preferably with senior executives within Technology Media and/or Telecom.
- Proven ability to build new thought leadership content.
- In-office or client site presence 2-3 days per week in alignment with our hybrid working model.
- Ability to travel at least 25% of the time.
Total compensation for this role includes base salaryperformance bonuseligibility for annual merit-based increases and a comprehensive benefits package.
The base salary range for this position is between $190000 to $210000 per year for U.S. roles. Specific compensation within these ranges will depend on factors such as experience skills and location. Salary ranges are reviewed periodically to ensure alignment with market conditions.
Benefits for eligible employees include paid time off 13 paid holidays medical dental and vision coverage life insurance and a 401(k) plan.
About Simon-Kucher
Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2000 employees in 30 sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy product price innovation marketing and sales based on deep insights into what customers want and value. With 40 years of experience in monetization topics of all kinds we are regarded as the worlds leading pricing and growth specialist.
Simon-Kucher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion gender national origin age disability marital status veteran or military status or any other legally protected status.
Webelieve in building a culture that embraces belonging creating an environmentin which our people feel valued are able to be themselves and feel theircontribution matters. If we get that right great things will happen; peoplewill grow faster innovate feel valued and create better outcomes foreveryone our people our clients and of course our business.
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