Senior Manager - Industrials - Americas

In the United States - Atlanta | San Francisco | New York | Chicago | Houston

• 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 it’s 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 world’s 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 critical member of our Industrials consulting team in North America.
• Own high‑impact client engagements from strategy through execution; shaping C‑suite decisions with sharp insights, commercial rigor, and industry expertise that drive measurable growth.
• Lead complex projects with an entrepreneurial mindset, balancing strategic excellence, client impact, and commercial performance across timelines, budgets, and delivery.
• Inspire and mentor high‑performing consulting teams to develop innovative and actionable insights and recommendations using data, analytics, and research that deliver impactful recommendations for clients.
• Become a trusted advisor to senior executives by delivering tailored strategies that unlock growth, pricing power, profitability, and long‑term competitive advantage.
• Influence executive stakeholders at every stage of the engagement; from diagnosing critical business challenges to securing alignment around transformative solutions.
• Shape the future of the Industrials practice by building new capabilities, tools, and go‑to‑market approaches that keep clients ahead of industry disruption.
• Drive business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, deepening client relationships, and expanding Simon‑Kucher’s footprint across the Industrials sector.
• Deliver exceptional client experiences, even in high‑pressure environments, through proactive communication, executive presence, and solution‑oriented leadership.
• Prepare client‑ready deliverables and independently present strategic recommendations to senior leadership teams, adapting quickly to feedback and evolving priorities.
• Lead multiple client engagements simultaneously while developing consultants through hands‑on coaching, mentorship, and real‑time feedback.
• Lead project teams to desired end‑goal by defining clear roles and responsibilities, demonstrating a strong project management approach and execution cadence, and being the primary point of contact for client teams.
• Design engagement work‑plans and guide the team through the project activities, including oversight of market research, customer insights, advanced analytics, and commercial strategy analysis to obtain key insights, findings, and takeaways for clients.
• Serve as the strategic quarterback for project teams, setting direction, establishing accountability, and acting as the primary trusted partner for client leadership.
• Ensure quality and impact across multiple work streams by providing rigorous oversight, thoughtful guidance, and timely feedback that elevates both teams and deliverables.
• Play a pivotal role in growing Simon‑Kucher’s Industrials business through thought leadership, proposal development, client pitches, and expansion opportunities with existing clients.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and peers to create market‑leading thought leadership that shapes conversations across the Industrials sector.
• Stay at the forefront of market trends, emerging technologies, and commercial…