Engagement Manager - CPG+Retail

Job Description

We are seeking highly experienced independent contributors with strong client-facing experience in AI, Data & Analytics consulting to support strategic growth initiatives across the CPG-Retail sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with sales and account leadership teams to drive strategic AI and analytics conversations with enterprise CPG/Retail clients
• Lead discovery workshops, executive discussions, and solutioning sessions
• Translate business priorities into scalable AI, data, and engineering solutions
• Shape proposals, statements of work, and strategic transformation roadmaps
• Support large deal pursuits, RFP responses, and client presentations
• Ai, Data & Analytics Consulting
• Advises clients on modern AI/ML, GenAI, data engineering, cloud, and analytics architectures
• Provides practical guidance on operationalizing AI at scale
• Executive Stakeholder Management
• Builds credibility with CIO, CDO, CTO, Data & Analytics, Digital, and Business leadership teams
• Navigates cross-functional enterprise environments with strong executive presence
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Works closely with Fractal’s consulting, engineering, data science, and delivery teams globally
• Helps bridge business strategy with technical execution
• Mentors junior teams where needed during pursuits or advisory engagements

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Required Experience: ~10+ years of experience in: Enterprise AI/Data consulting, Technical pre-sales, Analytics consulting, Solution architecture, Client-facing engineering leadership, Strong experience serving enterprise CPG and/or Retail clients, Prior experience with top-tier consulting firms, enterprise AI companies, analytics firms, hyperscalers, or digital transformation organizations preferred
• Technical Expertise: Strong working knowledge across: Generative AI & LLM ecosystems, Machine Learning & Advanced Analytics, Data Engineering & Modern Data Platforms, Cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP), MLOps / AI Ops, Enterprise architecture and scalable AI deployment, BI & visualization ecosystems, Data governance and enterprise data strategy, Consulting & Communication Skills: Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills, Strong storytelling and business translation capabilities, Ability to independently lead client conversations, Strong commercial acumen and solution-oriented mindset, Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Preferred Background: Experience working with Fortune 500 clients, Hands-on practitioner experience of the domain is a must have, Existing relationships within CPG/Retail ecosystems is a plus, Experience supporting enterprise transformation pursuits, Strong understanding of enterprise operating models and digital transformation

Pay

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans
• Discretionary bonus for the current performance period
• 11 paid holidays and 12 weeks of Parental Leave
• Free time PTO policy
• Company 401(k) Plan after 30 days of employment