Consulting Manager CPG/Retail Practice Position Available In Hudson, New Jersey

Consulting Manager CPG/Retail Practice
Consulting Manager CPG/Retail Practice

Internal Role:

Sr. Manager -II

Location:

New Jersey (or East Coast)

Job Type:

Full-time
Let s explore candidates from companies like Cognizant (CBS), Wipro, or Infosy
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, with relevant experience as Managing Consultants (not Management Consultants) or Consulting Managers
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The candidate should ideally have strong exposure to Retail and CPG domains
, as discussed.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Consulting Manager/Domain Leader with 15-18 years of expertise in the CPG/Retail /Manufacturing domain. The ideal candidate should have deep domain knowledge, a strong understanding of project delivery, and the ability to lead discovery sessions, engage with business teams, and shape strategic opportunities.
The individual should be hands-on in project execution while also fostering strong relationships with client business teams. While not responsible for P&L or sales targets, the candidate should be able to influence revenue growth by identifying opportunities in collaboration with sales teams.
Key Responsibilities
Client Engagement & Consulting Leadership
Lead discovery sessions for key projects, engaging with business teams to shape roadmaps and execution strategies.
Develop Business Relationships and Work closely with customer s business teams to identify challenges, define solutions, and drive successful project outcomes.
Be a trusted advisor to senior executives and business stakeholders, leveraging deep retail industry expertise.
Shape strategic consulting initiatives, advising clients on digital transformation, omnichannel strategies, customer experience enhancements, and operational efficiency.
Project & Delivery Ownership
Act as a core part of the project team, ensuring seamless delivery execution and solutioning.
Bring a hands-on, solution-oriented approach to critical retail projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and technology capabilities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and business teams, to drive execution excellence.
Strategic Influence & Business Growth
Not a sales role but should be able to shape and influence opportunities by identifying business needs.
Collaborate with sales teams to align consulting solutions with client business objectives.
Maintain strong client relationships that enhance long-term engagement and revenue growth, without direct P&L responsibility.
Thought Leadership & Team Development
Stay ahead of retail industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving consumer behaviors.
Contribute to the firm s thought leadership through insights, whitepapers, and client discussions.
Deep domain knowledge in a couple of areas -Merchandising, Store operations, Supply chain, Digital
Required Qualifications
15-18 years of experience in consulting, specifically in the Retail and Consumer Goods sectors.
Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies and experience leading consulting engagements.
Proven expertise in digital transformation, omnichannel strategies, customer experience, supply chain optimization, and data-driven decision-making.
Excellent client engagement skills, with the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with senior business stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving and solutioning mindset, with hands-on experience driving project execution and business value realization.
Strategic thinker with the ability to drive actionable outcomes and influence long-term client success.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
Bachelor s degree in business, Retail, Marketing, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of global CPG/retail market dynamics and their application to local markets.
Familiarity with technology platforms , AI & ERP systems like SAP, Salesforce, Snowflake, Cloud (AWS) systems
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Dice Id:

91163609

Position Id:

8671646