Business Manager Consultant

*We are actively seeking candidates based in Washington state or Texas with business management or chief of staff experience. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record of supporting enterprise-level clients in a consulting capacity. Our goal is to build a strong consultant roster for both current and future client projects.* Work Location Flexibility: Currently, this role provides the option for remote work; however, flexibility from our consultants is crucial for both our team and clients. Our project activities are dictated by client requirements, which, at times, might necessitate in-person collaboration. Should a client’s onsite or return-to-office policy evolve, consultants must comply with those expectations. We strive to offer as much advance notice and assistance as possible in such circumstances that arise. As a Business Manager Consultant for AG Consulting Partners, a typical day might include the following: Driving strategic planning processes, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and integration across the organization. Executing business continuity plans to maintain operations during adverse conditions, adhering to corporate governance standards. Establishing best practices for strategy development by consolidating information, advocating for business cases, and presenting proposals to leadership and stakeholders. Designing budgets informed by organizational strategy and upcoming deliverables. Monitoring team health and supporting leadership in addressing cultural issues, while leading initiatives to enhance organizational culture. Managing the rhythm of business by coordinating key meetings, executive briefings, and planning cycles to ensure alignment across teams. Acting as a strategic point of contact for executive-level clients, translating their vision into actionable initiatives for the organization. Communicating executive priorities and ensuring alignment across business units through clear and structured messaging. Creating strategic walking decks that effectively convey key insights, business priorities, and decision points for executive stakeholders. This job is for you if: You thrive on solving complex problems. You enjoy thinking outside the box, approaching challenges with creativity, and finding innovative solutions. If an answer isn’t immediately clear, you dig deeper and explore new perspectives until you find the right approach. You are highly strategic and know when to escalate. You can assess situations, understand what actions you can take, and recognize when a decision needs to be escalated to your executive client—always ensuring the right issues reach the right level at the right time. You build strong relationships with executive clients. You understand the importance of trust, credibility, and proactive support in working closely with executive leaders. You anticipate their needs and create a seamless partnership that enables them to focus on high-impact priorities. You excel in high-pressure situations. You remain calm and solutions-oriented, even in fast-moving or ambiguous environments. You embrace challenges as opportunities to bring structure and clarity. You influence without authority. You hold others accountable and help drive decision-making, even when you’re not the final decision-maker. You understand how to guide stakeholders toward alignment and action. You are detail-oriented and take pride in getting things right. Whether managing key deliverables, coordinating executive briefings, or preparing strategic presentations, you ensure everything is accurate, polished, and impactful. You’re a lifelong learner. You approach every situation as an opportunity to expand your knowledge and improve your approach. You’re open to feedback and continuously refine your skills to stay ahead. You have: 8+ years of experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, or related business roles. 5+ years of experience working as a Business Manager or Chief of Staff for an enterprise-level client in a consulting capacity. Proven capability in business program management, organizational skills, culture and change management experience, and excellent communications skills. Experience in similar roles , supporting senior leaders or strong operational/business management experience. Demonstrated expertise in both Excel and Power BI, including proficiency in data analysis, modeling, and visualization techniques. Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration or Management) You might also have: Advanced Degree: Possession of an MBA or other advanced degrees is highly valued. Recent Microsoft Consulting or Contracting Experience: Experience supporting the Microsoft client in a consulting or contracting capacity within the past two to three years . Industry-Specific Experience: Familiarity with large-scale supply chain operations and an understanding of end-to-end business complexities are advantageous. People Management Experience: A background in managing teams or leading people is beneficial. Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems: Experience leading and managing ERP system execution at scale, such as SAP or Oracle, is advantageous. About Us AG Consulting Partners, Inc. is a Redmond-based boutique consulting firm. Our mission is to embrace the entrepreneurial spirit to relentlessly deliver an exceptional experience and results for our people and our clients. We take care of our people. Our excellent benefits to full-time employees include competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k matching, education reimbursement, wellness allowances, community and philanthropic events, and flexible career paths. See what our employees have to say about our company Working at AG Consulting Partners | Glassdoor We’re humbled to be consistently acknowledged by local and national organizations for our success, including Consulting Magazine, Puget Sound Business Journal, and Inc. 5000. We look forward to welcoming you to our team of amazing consultants and partners! Learn more about our firm at https://agconsultingpartners.com Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide assistance or sponsorship for employment Visas and Visa extensions at this time. The compensation for this position is tailored to reflect your unique skill set, relevant experience, and the current dynamics of the job market. We strive to ensure that our compensation package is competitive and fair, taking into account various factors to provide a rewarding opportunity for our team members. The annual salary range for this role is: 115,000-145,000 in addition to our comprehensive benefits package.