Consulting Engagement Manager

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Manager of Consulting Engagement supporting project staffing and resource management strategies at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips. Overseeing consultant utilization and capacity for large-scale consulting engagements.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeNew York City • California, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,000 - $172,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage staffing requests and collaborate with project leads and team members to define current and future project needs.
Ensure matters are appropriately staffed in an efficient and timely manner by monitoring current and anticipated consultant utilization and assessing individual capacity.
Facilitate consultant and project forecasting and evaluate forecasts compared to actual project time to ensure consultant time is aligned with project needs.
Maintain system for tracking and reporting on consultant experiences, qualifications, and interests.
Oversee the daily management of the firm’s resource management system.
Work collaboratively with the firm’s Strategic Growth and Talent teams to ensure consultant headcount and skills align with the firm’s current and future staffing needs.
Develop reports that enhance the effectiveness of the Consulting Engagement team’s operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
7+ years of experience managing projects within a consulting firm and/or in a similar role at a professional services organization
Proficient in resource / project management
Effective communicator with the ability to interface with project leadership
Proficient in Microsoft suite, including Excel, Teams, Planner, Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive and SharePoint
Experience with Workday and its Projects module preferred
Experience working in a team environment
Experience in setting up new operations, internal policies and procedures
Enjoy setting up new processes and problem-solving

Benefits

Comp & perks

A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.

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Hard Skills & Tools

resource managementproject managementconsultant utilizationforecastingreport developmentprocess setupproblem-solving

Soft Skills

effective communicationcollaborationinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree