Managing Consultant

About UsPepper Foster Consulting is a strategy and project execution consulting firm headquartered in Portland, OR, with offices in Portland; Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota; Atlanta, Georgia; and an M&A practice. We are a values-driven firm with a focus on utilizing local people for local work while also having the ability to provide services coast to coast in the United States internationally as needed. We specialize in helping our clients turn their ideas and concepts into transformative realities, and we exist to make a difference - for our clients, our people, and our communities. Founded in 2015, our consultants have been trusted to advise, elaborate, and lead the strategy, analysis, and execution of a host of mission-critical initiatives and projects for our clients.

DEI Vision StatementPepper Foster recognizes that diversity, equity and inclusion extends but is not limited to culture, race, religion, veterans, gender, sexual orientation and physical ability. We are inspired by the unique communities where we live and work, and embrace diversity as vital to the health of our organization. We are driven by relentless curiosity and a strong desire to educate ourselves, build awareness and encourage continuous learning. We strive to provide a culture that is open, compassionate and respectful of all people.

The PositionTo support our growth, we are looking for a Managing Consultant with demonstrated success and potential to make a difference for clients. In this role, you’ll work with our clients and Pepper Foster teammates to:

Utilize effective stakeholder management, technical skills/experience, and collaboration to advance concepts and business strategies into realized potentialFacilitate workshops and meetingsContribute to the development of financial models and/or business casesAssess change readiness, gather requirements, and perform gap analysisPlan, manage and execute projects, as well as roadmap developmentDevelop and document processesLead and support transformational changeOptimize existing processesDevelop, maintain and communicate project and/or business dashboardsProactively identify, and assist in the cultivation, and procurement of future opportunitiesManage key clients relationshipsProvide leadership, mentoring, support and oversight to team members staffed on your clients and projectsBuild trust and rapport with clients and other key stakeholdersContribute to and/or lead internal activities that support the growth of Pepper FosterAct as a brand ambassador of Pepper Foster in professional and community spacesActively seek and identify opportunities for PFC to support our clients and help them thrive

You will be asked to apply active listening skills and exhibit a high level of integrity when building trusted relationships with clients while delivering on your promises. As a part of the Pepper Foster team, you will use your talent and ability to learn new skills, quickly assimilate, and contribute to the delivery of solutions that make a difference for our clients, teams, and community.

Minimum QualificationsLocated in the greater Portland area or willing to relocateMust be authorized to work in the US without sponsorshipDemonstrated experience as a project manager, program manager, change manager, corporate strategy development roles, senior business or financial analysts, or similar rolesMinimum 8+ years of relevant professional experienceMust be willing to act in a general support capacityExperience managing multiple work streams and/or managing teamsWillingness to broaden expertise across domainsThe ability to navigate high levels of ambiguity, demonstrate situational awareness, and emotional resiliencyExhibit and embody the values and attributes of the PFC Mentality (see Careers page on website) with particular strengths in the following: flexible, resilient, driven, and disciplined

Preferred Qualifications6+ years of your professional experience includes management consultingExperience in a diverse range of roles and/or industriesProven track record of being a respected team member with a collaborative mindsetEstablish trusted advisor relationships with the stakeholders you serve, and maintain ongoing trusted advisor relationships with several past team membersThought leader capable of seeing around the cornerKnown as an expert consultant and project managerExperience establishing yourself as a trusted advisor who can get things done well with little or no oversightExperience making a difference for others, your teams and your community

Bonus Points ForPMP, Agile, Change Management, LEAN Six Sigma, or CX certificationsFamiliarity with tools like MS Project, Smartsheet, AirTable, Visio, SalesforceEnterprise and/or global experienceExperience advising C-Suite/Executive level professionals

Benefits of Working for PFCPepper Foster offers a great compensation and benefits package, interesting work, and a strong company culture that drives our success. Below is an overview of our full benefits package

Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLife & Disability InsuranceFlexible Paid Time Off8 Flexible HolidaysPaid Volunteer Time OffAnnual Performance BonusFSA Plan401(k) Plan with Employer ContributionCell Phone ReimbursementPaid Parental Leave & Adoption BenefitStock OptionsProfit Share Points$2500 Annual Professional Development per EmployeeAll Expenses Paid Annual Retreat + Monthly Social Activities

Base Salary Range$143,300 - $187,700/annually

Pepper Foster Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.