Associate, Management Consulting (Remote)

Who is Trace3?

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.

Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times

We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the "big picture." We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

Juice - The "Stuff" it takes to be a Needle Mover

We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart

We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it's due and demonstrate transparency. We "bring the weather" by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures - not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.

About the Role

The Associate, Management Consulting will partner with clients to support strategic planning and roadmaps. This position will drive the execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives and key projects, while creating and delivering programs and plans to help maximize adoption.

This will involve leveraging Trace3's deep expertise in technology platforms and solutions, as well as the people side of change, the impacts to business processes, ensuring cohesive system designs, and the appropriate data architecture. The Associate, Management Consulting will be responsible for understanding clients' business centric issues and design solutions that will result in achieving the clients' desired outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Own and lead a project/program workstream including the status, timelines, communication, resource coordination and planning.
• Continuously collect, gather and analyze project dimensions to identify risk, issues and or improvement opportunities and present details through compelling presentations.
• Continuously monitor and create transparency through the communication of project status, issues and risks to internal teams and our client.
• Provide customer service support for project resources and management team.
• Assist in the development of strategies to solve complex technical challenges.
• Establish effective working relationships directly with clients.
• Contribute to the development of your own and the team's technical acumen.
• Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities for new/existing clients.

Qualifications & Interests

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 4 years of management consulting experience, preferably at a technology or consulting company.
• Experience in program management, change management and continuous improvement.
• Strong understanding of Information Technologies and how a services organization works.
• Ability to listen, build rapport, and credibility as a strategic partner within business units; able to build bridges across teams and job functions.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, excellent time management skills and able to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume, and evolving work environment.
• Comfortable managing multiple and changing priorities, and meeting deadlines in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong ability to operate independently.
• Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) with intermediate level Excel skills.
• Strong business acumen, analytical skills, in-depth Operational knowledge and strong passion in consulting industry.
• Experience in an Agile environment required.
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude with strong administration, problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Pay and benefits

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.

Estimated Pay Range $110,000—$130,000 USD

The Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off

Our Commitment

At the core of Trace3's DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership, character, and passion in all that we do.

We're committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation, improves outcomes, fosters collaboration, boosts teammate satisfaction, and builds a more inclusive culture.

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• Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Trace3 employees or any other company location.
• Trace3 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.