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Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your role and responsibilities

The Sr. Consultant, Engagement Management is a billable, client-facing role within our consulting firm. This position requires direct interaction with clients to drive project success while ensuring high-quality delivery. As part of a consulting environment, the Engagement Manager will be responsible for managing client relationships, overseeing project execution, and contributing to revenue through billable [1] work.

You will have the opportunity to build on your proven leadership skills and leverage your interest in inspiring others, building strong relationships, and creating a true followership. You'd be joining a team of passionate, forward thinking engineers and data scientists who are charting a new course. In a collaborative team setting, you'll work closely with others but also operate autonomously with little direction.

Your superior problem solving, analytical, quantitative and conceptual thinking skills and strong interpersonal and communication skills will ensure successful client projects and team performance. You will find a culture rich in collaboration, personal development and one that recognizes and pursues the zest for life.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for people experienced with project, program, and people management skills, typically leading a team of 3 - 5 consultants on projects and will help our clients in the private, public, and social sectors solve some of their most pressing data challenges. You will also be responsible for managing the team of Engagement Managers at Hakkoda. You will work with a range of experts in Hakkōda, from data scientists to architects to software and app designers. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with various data models. Strong communication skills and a proven track record for coaching and growing individuals is essential for this role.

As of April 2025, Hakkoda has been acquired by IBM and will be integrated in the IBM organization. Your recruitment process will be managed by IBM. IBM will be the hiring entity.

This role can be performed from anywhere in the US.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other relevant fields
• 5+ yrs in progressive technical roles - including enterprise-level project or program management experience
• 2+ years experience in management positions
• Fluency in English is a must
• Experience leading Agile projects including, experience working in Confluence and Jira, ScrumMaster Certification preferred
• Experience working with product owners / business application owners and development teams to understand business and user requirements
• Build and strengthen client relationships to achieve long-term partnerships
• Develop a thorough understanding of our products and service offerings to better align to client needs
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem solving skills
• Strong stakeholder management, presentation, and communication skills
• Initiative taker, eager to break new ground, create opportunities for others
• Outstanding project and process management skills with eye towards continuous process improvement
• Superb client service skills with both creative and analytical mind-set
• Ensure KPIs, CSAT are being met
• Knowledgeable on cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and data engineering concepts

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Consulting is IBM's consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients' businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Job Title

Sr. Consultant, Engagement Manager

Date posted

17-Dec-2025

Job ID

68930

City / Township / Village

Sandy Springs, PARAMUS, Columbus, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Cambridge, Chicago, Detroit, New York, Columbus

State / Province

Georgia, Illinois, Ohio, Texas, New York, Michigan, Arizona, Massachusetts, California, New Jersey

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Area of work

Data & Analytics

Employment type

Regular

Contract type

Regular

Projected Minimum Salary per year

116,000.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

200,000.00

Position type

Professional

Travel required

Up to 20% or 1 day a week

Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation

Shift

General (daytime)

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No



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