Full-Time

Senior Manager

Consulting, Tech Build

Point B

Point B

501-1,000 employees

Data analytics and technology consulting services

Compensation Overview

$118.5k - $263.5k/yr

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; on-site presence in Chicago as needed.

Category
Consulting (2)
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Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Agile
Python
React.js
NoSQL
Node.js
SQL
Microservices
AWS
Next.js
REST APIs
DevOps
Requirements
  • B.A. or B.S. degree required
  • 10+ years of experience
  • Ability to work on-site as requested
  • Ability to work remotely
  • Ability to travel up to 80%
  • Ability to work non-standard work hours as necessary
  • 12+ years of experience developing software solutions for enterprises and consulting experience
  • Proven experience architecting software solutions and leading technical teams in software development projects
  • Proven experience building practices/teams and active participation in firm growth
  • Strong ability to engage and managing relationships with business leaders and clients
  • Proven experience developing software products and/or solutions in Python for back-end and/or React/Next.js/Node.js for front-end
  • Experience with relational and non-relational databases (SQL, NoSQL)
  • Experience with APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
  • Experience with modern software development practices (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines)
  • Experience in both enterprise software development and professional consulting.
  • Proven track record of building technical practices, teams, or reusable solution assets.
  • Experience working across industries or deep experience in a strategic vertical (e.g., healthcare, finance, tech).
  • B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent in computer science engineering (or equivalent degree or experience)
  • M.B.A desired
  • 12+ years of experience developing software solutions for enterprises and consulting experience
  • Proven experience architecting software solutions and leading technical teams in software development projects
  • Proven experience building practices/teams and active participation in firm growth
  • Strong ability to engage and managing relationships with business leaders and clients
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
Responsibilities
  • Contributes to the development of the Service Line
  • Guides strategic and tactical decision making at an engagement level
  • In collaboration with Client Leaders, Project Leads, and Engagement leaders,operates as a client’s adviser and partner through all phases of an engagement; operates effectively at the highest levels of our clients
  • Adapts program application and execution to different client situations
  • Leads and manages the strategic and tactical elements of the full lifecycle of complex, cross-functional initiatives and drives decision-making throughout the process to move the work forward
  • Develops and manages complex program structures, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and other key project deliverables
  • Identifies potential risks, develops mitigation strategies and recommends key decisions for complex program
  • Delivers quality oversight of engagements and provides informal and formal development feedback to associates on their engagement
  • Builds strong partnerships through effective collaboration with client and internal stakeholders
  • Develops deep knowledge of firm and client businesses. Builds and maintains professional network with clients, partners, and stakeholders
  • Collaborates with Client Leads to drive extensions, and new business opportunities by identifying (extension, expansion, adjacent) opportunities, architecting solutions and contributing technical subject matter expertise.
  • Often focuses on deal architecture and closure
  • Supports proposal development, including writing technical sections, defining project scope and estimating project effort. Develops and leverages tools and practices that bring Service Line expertise to the sales cycle in rapid and repeatable ways
  • May be expected to serve as a 1:1 Coach
  • Collaborates with Project Officers and engagement leaders to provide feedback to their 1:1 Team Members
  • Designs, coaches, and drives the success of team and Team Members
  • Coaches and mentors others in developing new skills and growing their careers
  • Delegates effectively to create leverage and opportunities for the team to grow and develop on the job, including core delivery and business development skills
  • Consistently demonstrates and lives Point B values
  • Builds and maintains technical knowledge and expertise of one or more capabilities
  • Demonstrates thought leadership internally and externally (e.g., publishing, speaking at conferences, leading webinars)
  • Stays current in domain area trends; conducts benchmarking and research; understands best practices and changes (i.e. laws, regulations, etc.)
  • Other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • MBA desired
  • Cross-industry experience highly desired, or deep experience in a strategic industry
  • Experience with technology, systems implementation, PMO, operations, and/or process improvement desired
  • Experience coaching or mentoring others on day-to-day development and career progression
  • Experience serving as an advisor to senior business leaders
  • Consulting experience
  • Prior involvement in shaping firm service offerings and participating in firm-building initiatives

Point B helps organizations solve complex challenges with data and technology. It offers tailored services in data analytics, technology implementation, and strategic planning to help clients innovate, improve efficiency, and meet strategic goals. It differentiates itself by emphasizing sustainability, social justice, and community impact, along with an inclusive culture and top talent. Its goal is to deliver lasting, financially sound results that also advance environmental and social good through customized consulting engagements.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

1995

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Endeavour Capital's equity investment fuels technology consulting expansion and acquisitions.
  • Serves 13 global markets with strong U.S. presence in healthcare and financial services.
  • Appointed CEO David Hanfland on March 31, 2025, strengthening leadership continuity.

What critics are saying

  • B Capital's BCG partnership erodes Point B's data analytics clients within 6-12 months.
  • Multiple 2025 C-suite hires including Patrice Graves signal leadership instability.
  • Avarni's AI emissions dataset obsoletes Point B's sustainability offerings in 9-15 months.

What makes Point B unique

  • Point B integrates data analytics and technology for tailored consulting solutions.
  • Majority ESOP ownership fosters employee-driven customer excellence with 900+ staff.
  • Acquired Sustainable Business Consulting to bolster ESG and climate action expertise.

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Benefits

Employee ownership through ESOP

Competitive pay & annual bonus

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible wellness stipend

Paid parental leave

Unlimited vacation

Flexible leave of absence

Community leadership support

Social & community events

Professional development stipend

Financial planning & 401(k)

Life & disability

Technology stipend

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Mar 31st, 2025
Point B Appoints Consulting Veteran David Hanfland as Chief Executive Officer

SEATTLE, March 31, 2025-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Business innovation firm Point B announced today that David Hanfland will join its leadership team as Chief Executive Officer.

The Women's Foundation of Colorado
Nov 30th, 2023
New Report: Cash Programs in Colorado

Through its WINcome grantmaking approach, WFCO recently partnered with Point b(e) Strategies to establish an analysis of the flexible cash (distributed via gift cards or payments to third parties) and direct cash landscape in Colorado.

Consulting.us
Nov 22nd, 2023
Point B announces raft of C-suite appointments

Point B, a Seattle-headquartered management consulting firm, has hired Patrice Graves as chief people officer, David Parker as chief financial officer, and Jay Harrison as chief growth officer.

Consulting.us
Sep 12th, 2023
Mike Pongon joins Pioneer Management Consulting's advisory board

Pongon retired from Point B in January 2022 after 21 years with the management consultancy, including 11 years as CEO.

TechCrunch
Dec 11th, 2022
Avarni is building a comprehensive dataset to analyze supply chain emissions  | TechCrunch

Point B, meanwhile, is working with Avarni to provide quicker greenhouse gas emissions insights to its customers.