Cuesta Partners is looking for a high-potential, creative problem solver with experience managing technology programs for a mid-senior level strategy consultant position.
At Cuesta we believe in the power of technology to create sustained, differentiated advantage for our clients. We support companies and private equity firms throughout their technology journey, from pre-close diligence through strategy definition and hands-on execution. We are a unique, energetic firm that believes in challenging convention, moving quickly, and seeking ongoing personal growth.
Job Description: What you’ll do
We’re looking for a Manager to help our clients design and execute technology strategies to solve their biggest challenges. This includes working across all levels of our clients’ organizations and providing individual expertise and team leadership on topics such as:
Technology, Data, and AI Strategy
Software Research and Suitability Assessment
Architecture Design and Tech Stack Evaluation
Analytics Enablement and Business Intelligence
AI Acceleration & Execution
Project and Program Delivery
Business Case Development
Product Roadmap Design and Implementation Planning
Due Diligence
New York and Chicago metros preferred, but please note there is no need to apply to both roles.
The role will be responsible for:
Leading workstreams as a part of a larger project
Managing stakeholder relationships and expectations across client teams, including at the executive level
Owning deliverable story line development and ensuring the flow and level of detail is appropriately tailored to the audience
Prioritizing work across multiple teams and facilitating trade-off discussions
Identifying critical strategic gaps and designing solutions
Processing extensive, diverse information and distilling that information into clear, concise, professional client deliverables
Interpreting information and translating insights into optionality and / or pathways
Assigning and delegating ownership of work to project team members
Taking a proactive approach to identifying and managing issues
Communicating updates, progress, and upcoming plans for the project to internal and client stakeholders
Managing and mentoring junior team members
Identifying, escalating, and addressing gaps in client and Cuesta team skills, capacity, or capabilities
Using professional concepts and project objectives to resolve complex issues
Generating insights and devising plans to address issues identified
Supporting sales and account expansion efforts
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
5-10 years of experience in management consulting, technology, or business management
Experience managing or leading teams
Exceptional analytical and qualitative problem-solving skills
High degree of organization and ability to manage competing priorities, driving results across multiple projects, exercising influence without authority
Ability to work at all levels of an organization, from C-Suite to front-line worker
Flexibility and comfort bringing structure to ambiguity, with project or program leadership experience
Systems thinking to understand complex business and technological ecosystems
Value working in a fast-paced, iterative, high-energy environment
Comfort presenting, teaching/workshopping, sharing ideas, and synthesizing information to inform direction
High attention to detail and ability to move quickly from tactical to strategic thinking
Exposure to various delivery models in both the traditional and Agile landscape
Collaborative working-style, with ability to self-motivate and execute
Track record of delivering large-scale complex programs
Nice-to-haves
Exposure to start-up or initial launch of software development
Experience working with Private Equity
BS or MS in Computer Science or related field
MBA or master's degree in a related field
Hands-on experience building technology applications, whether for work or as a hobby
Background in automation or artificial intelligence/machine learning
Benefits: What you’ll gain
At Cuesta, we value entrepreneurship, humility, diversity, learning, speed, and balance. We provide our managers with:
Constant opportunities for exposure & learning
Flexible working location and enabling personal-life harmony with work
Agency and influence in the company’s total strategy and direction
Collaboration with a high-performing team
Competitive base salary (outlined in this listing) and target bonus of 20-25%
401k, healthcare benefits, paid time-off, and more!
Please apply at cuestapartners.com/careers
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 5-10 years of experience in management consulting, technology, or business management
- Experience managing or leading teams
- Exceptional analytical and qualitative problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and drive results across multiple projects
- Ability to work with stakeholders at all organizational levels
- Project or program leadership experience
- Systems thinking across complex business and technology ecosystems
- Presentation, teaching, workshop facilitation, and information synthesis skills
- High attention to detail and ability to think tactically and strategically
- Exposure to traditional and Agile delivery models
- Collaborative, self-motivated working style
- Track record delivering large-scale complex programs
- Exposure to startup or initial software development launch
- Experience working with private equity
- BS or MS in Computer Science or related field
- MBA or related master's degree
- Hands-on experience building technology applications
- Background in automation or artificial intelligence/machine learning
What We Do
We believe in the power of technology to create sustained, differentiated advantage. Our firm helps organizational leaders understand and use emerging digital solutions to drive value across their business. Technology has become an accelerating source of competitive divergence – Cuesta helps companies capitalize on this opportunity with a pragmatic, hands-on approach. Our team has scaled and operated companies across several industries, launching technology solutions focused on delivering business value. We believe the truth is in the details and projects are successful when the work is done the right way. At Cuesta, we are building the firm where we always wanted to work. We challenge convention, work efficiently, and seek ongoing personal growth. Our team supports each other and laughs together. We value diversity, creativity, humility, and perseverance.
