We're Hiring: Engagement Manager

Keystone is the leading strategy and economics firm serving high tech, internet, online advertising, mobile communications and other Fortune 100 companies whose businesses are built on cutting-edge science and technology.  Our clients are well respected and admired and the results of our work can regularly be found on the front page of the Wall Street Journal.  We are actively hiring to quickly grow our exceptionally talented and capable team of superstars to tackle the world’s most exciting strategy, innovation, marketing, competition and economic problems facing leading technology companies.

 

Keystone has continued to grow rapidly in every year since our founding and through the downturn for three simple reasons: (1) we hire the absolute most talented recruits; (2) we have channeled our focus on one critical area -  innovation and the related economic projects that drive growth for our clients; and (3) we have formed an unmatched network of the world’s leading experts from Harvard, Stanford, Kellogg, Wharton and other top business schools and have mastered the art of leveraging these thought leaders to deliver superior strategies for our clients.

 

Engagement Managers come to Keystone with two to four years of experience managing project teams at a top management consulting firm and are knowledgeable in both technology and business. Engagement Managers oversee all aspects of our projects, including leading client relationships, setting project objectives, developing frameworks, structuring work assignments and managing teams.  At Keystone Engagement Managers have an unparalleled opportunity to build and lead major portions of our Strategy and Expert Practices.


Application Process

Keystone Strategy has immediate openings for Engagement Managers in our Boston, San Francisco and Abu Dhabi offices.

 

Our interviewing process is unique, rigorous and remarkably data driven, allowing us to identify the best and the brightest candidates who will fit well with our firm’s DNA.  Interested candidates should send a resume and complete cover letter to careers@keystonestrategy.com.  In your cover letter please comment on each of the ideal qualifications described below.

 

Ideal Qualifications

We hire GREAT people, regardless of any one specific qualification. However, ideal qualifications include:



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Education

An MBA from a top-tier university. Ideal candidates have demonstrated consistent success performing alongside the best and brightest students in the country.


2.


Consulting Experience

A minimum of two years post-graduate consulting experience with a leading management consulting firm.


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Tech or Science Background

Those with strong interest in and understanding of technology and science driven industries thrive at Keystone. We like to see candidates who have passion or familiarity with areas such as online advertising, internet services, semiconductors, enterprise applications, hardware, consumer electronics, mobile devices, telephony, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Of course there are many other areas that are similarly relevant.


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Analytics

Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to structure complex problems, develop hypotheses and present well-supported solutions.


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Leadership

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage consulting teams and an ability to inspire and influence teams to deliver exceptional quality work. Proven track record of motivating and coaching individuals on multiple dimensions, including analytical skills, project management and interpersonal skills.


6.


Recognized Excellence

Proven ability to deliver superior results. Tell us a story of someone in a work-type setting recognizing you for making a great contribution or delivering exceptional results.


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Relationship Development

Convince us that you have the ability to interact and build relationships with people of diverse socioeconomic background and status, whether they are the desk clerk at a hotel, first year accountant at one of our clients or the CEO of a Fortune 100 company.


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Office Preference

Please tell us which Keystone office interests you most (Boston, San Francisco, Abu Dhabi or doesn’t matter).