Responsibilities
- Drive success through complex problem-solving and project leadership.
- Act as the bridge between high-level strategy and hands-on results for Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups.
- Manage complex engagements from hypothesis to implementation while developing your team of specialists.
- Take full ownership of large strategic projects such as fundraising campaigns, global product launches, and business transformations.
- Provide high-level architecture for projects, focusing on market entry strategies, operational optimisation, and strategic financial modelling.
- Own final deliverables and give feedback, ensuring they meet Gratia’s high standards for depth, accuracy, and visual clarity.
- Act as the primary point of contact, managing client expectations and ensuring project scopes stay within budget and timeline.
- Manage, oversee and define scopes of junior analysts, also mentoring them to ensure high-quality delivery.
- Drive project momentum by communicating complex findings through clear, honest, and simple updates to all stakeholders.
Requirements
- At least 6 years of experience, with 2 years as a Manager or Senior Manager preferably from MBB, Big 4 or other strategy firm.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage senior stakeholders and build long-term trusting relationships.
- Mastery of transforming abstract or messy information into structured, actionable business solutions.
- Mastery of managing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional workstreams in a remote environment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that ensures a consistent daily overlap with US business hours to drive real-time decision-making.
Nice to Have
- Proven ability to lead projects independently, ideally with 1–3 years of experience as a solo contractor or independent consultant.
- Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Engineering (MBA preferred)
Benefits
- Flexibility and Autonomy: Design your own rhythm and routine while leading high-impact work for global clients.
- Lead through Apprenticeship: Mentor a pool of pre-vetted specialists who handle the execution so you can focus on strategy and decision making.
- Direct Client Engagement: Take full ownership of the client relationship and engage directly with clients to drive strategy and influence outcomes.
- Flexible Freelance Model: This is a long-term contract/freelance role designed for independent professionals who want the freedom of private practice without the isolation of working alone. We offer both part-time and full-time engagement options.
- Experience-Based Rates: While our standard benchmark for this role is $100/hour, we recognize that exceptional expertise comes in many forms. We are committed to offering a rate that reflects your specific depth of experience and are open to negotiation for the right strategic partner.
- Portfolio Growth: Elevate your portfolio by working directly with leaders at innovative organizations like USA Today Co., Endeavor, and New York Life.
- Managed Support: Leverage our talent community to amplify your output without the administrative headaches of managing your own staffing.
- A Bridge to Independence: Transition into high-tier independent consulting with a steady flow of quality projects and the backing of a world-class professional community.
Work Arrangement
Remote (Worldwide)
Additional Information
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that ensures a consistent daily overlap with US business hours to drive real-time decision-making.
