Engagement Manager

About Collaboration Partners

Collaboration Partners’ mission is to catalyze social impact through pro-bono management consulting. Our team of volunteers empowers non-profits with actionable recommendations, customized to meet their unique needs. To learn more about CP please visit us at www.collaborationpartners.ca

Engagement Manager – Overview

The Engagement Manager is responsible for the delivery of the consulting engagement, making it the most critical role to the success of a consulting engagement. The Engagement Manager is the team “quarterback” who guides the process from beginning to end. This includes clarifying the workplan with the client to form a more detailed approach during the kickoff meeting, coordinating the efforts and work product of the team of consultants, and keeping the project on track by scheduling meetings by the appropriate deadlines. The Engagement Manager will collaborate with the consulting team members. 

Examples of potential client engagements include: 

• Identifying key growth opportunities for a client; 
• Creating a development plan to drive membership; 
• Determining the feasibility of a client’s new proposed service; 
• Assessing potential demographic markets for a client’s services.

The consulting project will typically last twelve (12) weeks. We will be actively engaging the Engagement Manager on the sourcing of our next non-profit client.

Responsibilities

Engagement Managers are responsible for the following:

• Participating in orientation, mid-term and final review sessions,
• Leading a team of 3-4 volunteer consultants, facilitating the team progress, ensuring timelines and client deliverables are met.
• Actively contribute to the success of the project by leading development of a statement of work based on team consultations with the Associate Director of Projects, your nonprofit client and project advisor
• Working with the team to research, collect, analyze and synthesize data
• Leading the development of strategic options and recommendations 
• Making presentations to your client and the Executive Team (as necessary)
• Regular updates on the consulting team's progress and raising any necessary concerns
• Sharing your experiences and feedback with regards to the consulting team

Qualifications, Experiences, and Skills

We are looking for professionals with at least three years of work experience. Non-profit volunteering involvement is beneficial but not required. Given the nature of our upcoming engagements, we are looking for individuals with experience in specific areas below. We welcome individuals seeking to broaden and supplement their work experience with not-for-profit exposure.

• Undergraduate / MBA degree in business, engineering, arts, science or others
• 3 + years of relevant work experience  (strategy, management consulting, marketing, investor relations, corporate communications, strongly preferred)
• Experience in consulting projects or other analytical projects and experience in project management
• Experience working with clients and managing client relationships
• Experience creating compelling Powerpoint presentations and reports to synthesize client recommendations
• Demonstrated leadership in a professional or volunteer environment; experience leading teams 
• Maintain a proactive and positive attitude, and be willing to assist the rest of the executive team on various business matters
• Self - starter, self - directed, individual who works well in a remote setting. Be comfortable working on a start-up environment helping to further a small organization’s mission.  

Time Commitment

Collaboration Partners takes its client engagements seriously; those who wish to apply should expect to commit an average of five to ten hours a week for project work, meetings, events, and travel. Volunteers schedule meetings with their team, client, and advisor based on the availability of the participants, and make their own travel arrangements to and from meetings and events. The time of a client engagement depends on the project but will typically range from three to six months.

How to Apply

Please answer each of the following questions in 250 words or less:

1. Why do you want to volunteer with Collaboration Partners?
2. Describe a situation in which you have demonstrated leadership in a team environment. What were some of the challenges you faced? What were the key outcomes you achieved?

Please send completed application and resume to info@collaborationpartners.ca. All applications will be pre-screened.