Full-Time

Manager – Consulting

AI & Process Automation

Point B

Point B

501-1,000 employees

Data analytics and technology consulting services

Compensation Overview

$96.5k - $197.5k/yr

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid in Chicago; onsite as requested; travel up to 80%.

Category
Consulting (2)
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Required Skills
LLM
Agile
Six Sigma
UiPath

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Requirements
  • B.A. or B.S. required
  • 8 years minimum 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
  • Technical Skills: Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and tools such as Lean Six Sigma or Business Process Management
  • Functional knowledge of automation tools and technologies such as Robotic Process Automation platforms (e.g., UiPath, Automation Anywhere), low-code platforms (e.g., Power Platform, Appian), process mining tools (e.g., Celonis), task mining (e.g., Mimica) and Artificial Intelligence tools (e.g., GenAI, AI Agents)
  • Understanding how data flows across business systems and supports automation and analytics initiatives
  • Delivery & Product Mindset: Exposure to software development or product life cycle concepts (Software Development Life Cycle, Agile, or Design Thinking)
  • Ability to act as a product owner or solution lead, defining requirements, prioritizing features, and collaborating with technical teams during implementation
  • Curiosity and Continuous Learning: Stay informed on emerging technologies such as generative AI, automation platforms, and AI agents; translate emerging technologies into practical client applications
  • People Leadership: Experience coaching and developing team members, including providing feedback, mentoring associates, and supporting career growth
  • Systems Thinking: Understands the interplay between process, people, technology, and culture; designs solutions that drive sustainable operational improvement, not just technology deployment
Responsibilities
  • Leads and manages the strategic and tactical elements of the full lifecycle of large engagements and drives decision-making throughout the process to move the work forward
  • Develops and manages complex program/project structures, schedules, budgets, resource plans, etc.
  • Supports all phases of an engagement; operates effectively with senior leaders at our clients and within the firm
  • Provides oversight for the quality of workstreams and/or components of the project, ensuring that all deliverables meet the firm’s quality standards and client requirements
  • Prepares, reviews, understands, and maintains complex project and program documentation
  • Manages project budgets, ensuring financial targets are met and profitability is maximized
  • Effectively leads meetings and drives discussions to necessary resolution to keep the project moving forward
  • Identifies potential risks, develops mitigation strategies, and recommends key decisions for programs
  • Leading process discovery and operational assessments to identify opportunities for automation, AI, and workflow redesign
  • Designing future-state operating models that combine process redesign, automation technologies, and AI capabilities
  • Translate business requirements into automation and AI solution designs, partnering with technical teams to deliver solutions
  • Acting as a product owner or solution lead, defining requirements, user stories, and implementation priorities
  • Ensuring AI and automation initiatives deliver measurable operational and financial outcomes
  • Facilitating client workshops and working sessions that drive alignment on solution design, governance, and adoption strategies
  • Develop business cases and value assessments to prioritize automation and AI opportunities
  • Supports business development opportunities by identifying new areas where the firm can provide services to the client and collaborating with pursuit team
  • Grows network through exceptional client service delivery and maintains relationships to support Point B business development
  • Collaborates with Client Leaders, Project Leaders, and Engagement Leaders to define long-term goals for client accounts and identify new service offerings
  • Fosters a collaborative team environment that encourages knowledge sharing, innovation, and high performance
  • Assembles and effectively leads program teams by leveraging individual strengths and abilities
  • Facilitates team progress in choosing pragmatic solutions and making effective business decisions
  • May serve as a 1:1 Coach
  • Partners with Project Leader and or 1:1 Coach, as appropriate, to provide provide feedback to other Team Members
  • Coaches and mentors Point B associates in developing new skills and growing their careers
  • Consistently demonstrates and lives Point B values
  • Contributes to firm-wide operational initiatives to improve delivery methodologies and/or offerings
  • Continuously grows depth of personal expertise in Service Line capability and/or industry practices
  • Contributes to development of other intellectual capital initiatives
  • Other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • MBA Desired
  • PM experience leading large, complex engagements
  • Cross-industry experience highly desired, or deep experience in a strategic industry
  • Consulting experience desired, customer-facing experience required
  • Experience coaching or advising others on PM activities
  • Experience with technology, systems implementation, change management, PMO/TMO, PPM and/or process improvement
  • Experience leading teams and developing others on engagements

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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-7%

1 year growth

-7%

2 year growth

-7%
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.