Engagement Manager

New York Full-Time
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FulcrumQ is a category-defining firm operating at the intersection of strategy, leadership, and enterprise value creation. We work directly with Fortune 100 CEOs, global CHROs, and private equity leaders at moments of transformation, growth, and enterprise reinvention.

Our discipline—the Science of Talent-to-Valueᵀᴹ focuses on identifying the few roles that disproportionately shape value creation and aligning leadership to them with precision.

We are neither traditional strategy consultants nor HR advisors. We are building a new category called Inflection Point Intelligenceᵀᴹ.

FulcrumQ offers unusually high exposure, learning velocity, and proximity to consequential enterprise decisions.

Role Overview

As an Engagement Manager at FulcrumQ, you will work directly alongside former C-suite executives within our firm and top-tier business leaders at our clients to deliver high-impact Talent-to-ValueTM engagements. You will bypass the traditional consulting pyramid and its multiple layers of management. This is a rare opportunity to operate at the intersection of value creation and cutting-edge human capital strategy, advising Fortune 100 executives and private equity investors.

What You'll Do

  • Strategic Problem-Solving & Synthesis: Working in agile, high-powered pods of two to three people, including a Senior Partner, you will translate complex data and qualitative insights into high-impact reports and presentations for C-suite executives, boards of directors, and private equity investors.
  • Direct Client Engagement: You will engage directly with director- and VP-level stakeholders as you continue to build mastery of our intellectual property.
  • Engagement Leadership: You will own the engagement cadence, manage critical project milestones, and keep the team aligned and on task. You will orchestrate high-stakes client workshops and off-sites and ensure the team delivers outsized impact.
  • Firm Building & IP Creation: Our team is exceptionally smart and collaborative, and we thrive amid entrepreneurial uncertainty. You will help shape our future and strengthen our culture.
    IP creation is the lifeblood of the organization; you will bring insights from the field and support your teammates and partners as they build IP and innovate.

Qualifications

  • Must-Haves: Two or more years of experience at a top-tier management consulting or professional services firm, or completion of a world-class corporate leadership or early-career training program.
  • The Profile: You are a rigorous analytical thinker and a structured communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, high-exposure environment.

Why FulcrumQ?

This is an ideal role for ambitious professionals looking to bypass the traditional consulting grind in favor of accelerated growth, deep specialization, and a strong value-creation orientation.

  • The Apprenticeship Model: Work directly with our Senior Partners. Our flat, partner-led structure provides unparalleled mentorship and client-facing opportunities from day one.
  • Accelerated Trajectory: Enjoy flexible, merit-based career progression on a less formal track. Your growth is determined by your impact, not by a mandatory timeline.
  • Competitive Rewards: We offer market-competitive compensation: a base salary of $150,000–$180,000, a 10% bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Location: Our New York office, with manageable travel of approximately 10%–15%.

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