Senior Manager – Technology, AI Consultant

Cuesta Partners

Senior Manager in Technology Consulting guiding clients in AI and tech strategy execution. Leading cross-functional teams and driving client outcomes for technology initiatives in the United States.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $175,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead engagements end-to-end, from scoping through delivery, ensuring high-quality outcomes and client impact
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, including C-level executives
Translate ambiguous business challenges into clear strategies, actionable plans, and measurable results
Drive alignment across stakeholders and facilitate key trade-off decisions
Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, balancing hands-on contribution with strategic oversight
Provide coaching on problem structuring, storytelling, and client communication
Ensure teams are operating effectively, prioritizing the right work, and meeting deadlines
Identify critical business and technology gaps and design practical, scalable solutions
Synthesize complex, diverse inputs into clear insights and executive-ready deliverables
Develop compelling recommendations and business cases that drive decision-making
Lead proposals, scoping, and business development efforts
Build lasting client relationships and identify follow-on opportunities
Capture and scale intellectual property from engagements (frameworks, thought leadership, training content)

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–15 years of experience in management consulting, technology, or related fields
Proven track record leading complex, large-scale programs
Experience managing teams and delivering client-facing work
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities (both quantitative and qualitative)
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Ability to operate in ambiguity and bring structure to complex problems
Systems thinking across business processes and technology ecosystems
Experience with AI/ML, data platforms, or modern software architectures
Background in software development or hands-on technical work (preferred)
Experience working with private equity or transaction environments (preferred)
Exposure to early-stage products or startup environments (preferred)
Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or similar) (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Constant opportunities for exposure & learning
Flexible working location and enabling personal-life harmony with work
Agency and influence in the company’s strategy and direction
Collaboration with a high-performing team
Competitive base salary (outlined in this listing) and target bonus of up to 25%
401k, healthcare benefits, paid time-off, and more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

management consultingprogram managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingAI/MLdata platformssoftware developmentmodern software architecturesbusiness developmentscalable solutions

Soft Skills

communication skillsinfluencingleadershipmentoringstrategic oversightclient relationship managementstorytellingcoachingoperating in ambiguitysystems thinking

Certifications

MBAMS