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Cartesian

TMT consulting and managed services provider

Engagement Manager - Strategy & Analytics

Full-TimeUpdated
$155k - $210k/yr
Senior
MBA
Boston, MA, USA
In Person
ConsultingStrategy & Management Consulting

About the job

Requirements
  • Have 5–8 years of relevant consulting experience, including at least 1–2 years successfully overseeing impactful engagements with deep strategy and analytics themes.
  • Have a strong interest or deep experience in the communications, media, and technology sectors.
  • Navigate complex and ambiguous problems to develop thoughtful, innovative solutions aligned with client objectives.
  • Work with large datasets to inform recommendations.
  • Break down complicated ideas, processes, and data into intuitive visual frameworks.
  • Have strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, and the ability to build compelling executive narratives while maintaining command of the underlying detail.
  • Proactively set priorities and execute them in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
  • Demonstrate success managing and mentoring consultants and analysts.
  • Have experience overseeing teams that use data tools and languages to conduct or automate analysis and derive insights, such as Alteryx, SQL, QGIS, Python, R, Tableau, and Qlik.
Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end engagements with teams of 2–5 consultants.
  • Manage clients and define and oversee workstreams.
  • Structure analyses and plan and execute research.
  • Define strategies and create deliverables for internal and external clients.
Desired Qualifications
  • Develop corporate strategies.
  • Develop business cases and conduct financial analysis.
  • Conduct market and competitive analysis and prioritize opportunities.
  • Optimize sales and marketing.
  • Conduct product and customer analytics.
  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative primary market research.
  • Apply machine learning, predictive modeling, and geospatial analytics.
  • Work with communications networks, including their technology, design, and engineering.
  • Design and automate data processes.

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Cartesian is a global consulting firm focused on telecommunications, media, and technology (TMT). It provides specialist consulting and managed services to help clients evolve their products and services and improve customer experiences, using industry knowledge, data-driven analysis, and software capabilities. Its projects include network migration and decommissioning, digital satellite strategy, commercial and technical due diligence, MVNO retail strategy, and revenue analytics, serving telecom operators, digital media firms, and technology companies worldwide. The goal is to deliver tailored consulting plus managed solutions and software tools that produce clear, fast results, helping clients grow revenue and efficiency.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Overland Park, Kansas

Founded

1990

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What believers are saying

  • May 2026 acquisition expands Cartesian into Bounteous’s 5,000-specialist platform across AI, cloud, and UX.
  • June 2026 USF and broadband reports keep Cartesian visible in policy-critical telecom work.
  • Enterprise AI buyers need data foundations, and Cartesian sells exactly that under Bounteous.

What critics are saying

  • Bounteous bought Cartesian on May 12, 2026; integration can erase differentiation fast.
  • Accenture, Deloitte, and specialized AI shops now attack Cartesian’s analytics and telecom niche.
  • If Bounteous rebrands Cartesian into generic AI services, the TMT franchise loses value.

What makes Cartesian unique

  • Thirty-five years in telecoms, media, and technology consulting built rare domain depth.
  • Cartesian’s June 2026 broadband reports anchor proprietary TMT data and policy credibility.
  • Bounteous kept Jim Serafin’s team, preserving Cartesian’s specialized client relationships and expertise.

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  • Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

6%
Dallas Next
May 13th, 2026
Frisco AI services firm Bounteous acquires london-based Cartesian.

Frisco AI services firm Bounteous acquires london-based Cartesian. Cartesian's global footprint includes London, Boston, New York, and Paris, with several hundred experts supporting clients in key international markets, primarily in North America and EMEA. The combined organization has more than 5,000 specialists across AI services, data, analytics, cloud, and user experience, serving a diverse portfolio of Fortune 1000 companies and global enterprises. Bounteous CEO Sudarshan Mandayam [Composite image: photo, Bounteous; DI Studio] Bounteous, an AI services firm based in Frisco, has acquired Cartesian, a London-based consulting firm specializing in global telecommunications, media, and technology industries. The acquisition boosts a deep expertise in telecommunications at Bounteous, expands its footprint across North America and Europe, and improves its capabilities in data, analytics, and AI, the company said. According to Bounteous, the acquisition aims to help it address one of the biggest barriers to enterprise AI success: the data foundations that determine whether AI investments pay off. "Cartesian has spent decades helping telecommunications and technology companies turn complex data into decisions that actually move their business," Bounteous CEO Sudarshan Mandayam said in a statement. "That's exactly what our clients are asking for right now." Mandayam added, "The question we hear most from clients is: Why isn't our AI working yet? More often than not, the answer is the data. This acquisition gives us the capability to address that earlier and more completely than we could before." Geography and scale. Cartesian's global footprint includes London, Boston, New York, and Paris, with several hundred experts supporting clients in key international markets, primarily in North America and EMEA. Cartesian's leadership and client teams will continue under Cartesian CEO Jim Serafin's direction as part of the combined organization. The combined organization has more than 5,000 specialists across AI services, data, analytics, cloud, and user experience, serving a diverse portfolio of Fortune 1000 companies and global enterprises. Bounteous is a relative newcomer to North Texas, having relocated its headquarters from Chicago to Frisco as a result of its 2024 merger with Frisco-based Accolite. Data foundations for AI solutions. Cartesian has more than 30 years of experience applying strategic insight, rigorous analytics, and practical expertise to benefit clients worldwide. Cartesian's deep data and analytics capabilities give Bounteous the tools to close that gap for their full client portfolio, including such industries as financial services, technology, healthcare, retail, consumer goods, media and telecommunications. The combined organization said it will be better equipped to serve shared clients and uncover new opportunities where advanced analytics and domain expertise are critical foundations for AI solutions. "For over 35 years, we've helped global telecommunications and media companies turn complex operational and strategic imperatives into actionable results through our deep knowledge of the industry and our focus on data science-based delivery platforms," Serafin, Cartesian's CEO, said in a statement. "Joining Bounteous means our clients now have a partner that can take their data foundations all the way through AI execution and enterprise-scale delivery." Track Dallas-Fort Worth's business and innovation landscape with its curated news in your inbox Tuesday-Thursday. One quick signup, and you're done. 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PR Newswire
May 12th, 2026
Bounteous acquires Cartesian to strengthen data foundations for enterprise AI deployment

Bounteous, an AI services firm, has acquired Cartesian, a specialist consulting firm focused on telecommunications, media and technology, to strengthen its data and analytics capabilities. Financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition addresses a critical barrier to enterprise AI adoption: inadequate data foundations. Cartesian brings over 35 years of experience in data science and analytics, primarily serving telecommunications clients across North America and Europe. The firm operates offices in London, Boston, New York and Paris. The combined organisation will have more than 5,000 specialists serving Fortune 1000 companies globally. Cartesian's leadership will continue under CEO Jim Serafin as part of the merged entity. Bounteous is backed by New York-based private equity firm New Mountain Capital.

NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association
Mar 11th, 2026
NTCA, Cartesian release new report on the business case for USF.

NTCA, Cartesian release new report on the business case for USF. Mar 11, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arlington, Va. As the FCC and Congress assess potential updates to the federal Universal Service Fund (USF), NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association partnered with global consulting firm Cartesian to release a new report to highlight the critical role the USF plays in sustaining rural connectivity and ensuring affordable broadband and voice service in rural communities that otherwise lack a business case for investment. The USF helps to ensure telecommunications and broadband services are available and affordable for all Americans, supporting critical access for schools, libraries, rural health care, low-income households and rural high-cost areas. Without the USF, it is difficult to make a business case to invest in many rural areas, to sustain networks once they are built, or to keep service rates affordable. Highlights of the study conducted by Cartesian, "Universal Service - Sustainability and Business Cases for Rural Connectivity," include: * Without high-cost USF support, the sustainability of existing rural networks and services would be called into question. If USF support were eliminated, operating margins associated with the delivery of services over existing networks built in fulfillment of universal service would become unsustainable. Moreover, once the costs of maintaining and upgrading networks over time to keep pace with consumer demands are factored in, negative cash flows would pose even greater risks to ongoing service delivery and affordability. For example, a 40% reduction in USF support would prevent operators from sustaining operations on existing networks, threatening the long-term viability of broadband access in rural areas. * High labor costs present a substantial challenge. Labor costs make up about 50% of network operating expenses. With rural labor costs rising faster than inflation, operator margins will continue to shrink, especially where support fails to help address such impacts. * Funding cuts would threaten rural connectivity and put local economies at risk. Because USF support is targeted to the areas that need it most, the loss of USF support could force operators to discontinue or scale back services being delivered today. This could have a significant impact on essential services, education and commerce, exacerbating the digital divide and leaving many communities unserved or underserved. "As network demands increase and operating costs rise, the Universal Service Fund continues to serve a vital role in sustaining rural networks and ensuring affordable access to broadband and voice services," said NTCA CEO Shirley Bloomfield. "This report highlights just how delicate the balance is for robust, reliable, and affordable rural connectivity and how important it is for policymakers to take into account market dynamics and sustainability when making decisions. If USF support were cut dramatically or eliminated, the business case for rural connectivity would become even more challenging, and rural communities could lose access to the voice and broadband services they have become increasingly dependent upon for education, health care, and commerce." "Cartesian is proud to have partnered with NTCA and its members to evaluate the role of Universal Service Fund in sustaining rural communications networks," said Cartesian Principal Ted Chan. "This study shows that USF is fundamental to the delivery of affordable services in rural communities and is critical to account for the economic realities of operating in such areas. This underscores the importance of maintaining stable, predictable funding to safeguard connectivity in rural America."

4RFV
Jan 15th, 2026
Press Release: The Boston Globe Names Cartesian a Top Place to Work in 2025

Press release: The Boston Globe names Cartesian a Top place to Work in 2025. Cartesian - January 14, 2026 - EINPresswire.com - Special edition of Globe Magazine honors the best employers in Massachusetts Cartesian has been named one of the 2025 Top Places to Work in Massachusetts in the 18th annual employee-based survey from The Boston Globe. The Top Places to Work issue published online at globe.com/topplaces on the evening of Tuesday, December 2 and in Globe Magazine on Sunday, December 7. Top Places to Work recognizes the most admired workplaces in the state voted on by the people who know them best - their employees. The survey measures employee opinions about their company's direction, execution, connection, management, work, pay, benefits, and engagement. The employers are placed into one of four groups: small, with 50 to 99 employees; medium, with 100 to 249 workers; large, with 250 to 999 staff members; and largest, with a workforce of 1,000 or more employees. This is Cartesian's first time making the list, and while the recognition is exciting, what it represents is even more important. It reflects the culture we've built together - one focused on meaningful opportunities to drive impact, continuous improvement, a collaborative learning environment grounded in mutual respect, and, of course, having fun along the way. Sam Kornstein, Managing Director of Cartesian When employees feel valued, they're motivated to do their best, and that's the ultimate win-win for everyone at the 175 organizations that made this year's Top Places to Work list, said Katie Johnston, the Globe's Top Places to Work editor. The rankings in Top Places to Work are based on confidential survey information collected by Energage (formerly WorkplaceDynamics), an independent company specializing in employee engagement and retention, from more than 120,000 employees at 314 Massachusetts organizations. Top Places to Work online extras include sortable rankings and features that showcase companies that are investing in their entire, multigenerational workforce. All information is available at globe.com/topplaces. Follow the news on social media using the hashtag #workboston. | LINK: | https://www.cartesian.com/press-release-top-place-to-work-in-2025/... | | / | See more stories from farn |

Light Reading
Aug 21st, 2023
FBA, Cartesian release BEAD Threshold Financial Model FBA, Cartesian release BEAD Threshold Financial Model

The Fiber Broadband Association and Cartesian launched a BEAD Threshold Financial Model to help states calculate their extremely high cost per location threshold for fiber deployments.