Client-facing leader managing complex, multi-workstream consulting engagements across APAC. Drive problem diagnosis, research design, data analysis, methodology refinement, and executive-quality recommendations. Oversee project planning, stakeholder management, proposals, business development, vendor partnerships, and mentor teams to ensure measurable commercial impact.
About the Position
The Engagement Manager is a client-facing leader responsible for managing and delivering complex, multi-faceted projects with minimal oversight. This role requires robust strategic insight, high levels of independence, and strong commercial acumen to ensure exceptional client impact across the APAC region. Senior Engagement Managers drive project delivery with limited support, while effectively balancing multiple workstreams and enhancing client relationships.
About the Team
Our consulting practice is uniquely positioned as a specialized business unit embedded within a broader strategic insights and research organization. As a result, Engagement Managers must operate not only as exceptional client leaders and problem solvers, but also as highly collaborative internal integrators who can effectively leverage the firm’s full intellectual capital, subject matter expertise, and research capabilities.
About You
Successful Engagement Managers are expected to build strong cross-functional relationships across the organization’s strategic insights and commercial teams to ensure every engagement incorporates the most relevant market intelligence, proprietary learnings, and analytical perspectives available across the firm.
Because of this embedded model, Engagement Managers play a critical role in connecting consulting delivery with the organization’s broader thought leadership, methodologies, and commercial priorities. They are expected to proactively integrate existing research, data assets, and industry expertise into client engagements to enhance strategic impact and delivery quality.
The role also requires strong internal and external relationship management, balancing client expectations while coordinating effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders. Successful Engagement Managers thrive in collaborative environments and consistently bring together the firm’s best capabilities to deliver differentiated client outcomes.
#LI-HR1What To Expect In This Position
- Problem Solving & Innovation
- Lead the diagnosis of complex client challenges, often with ambiguous or incomplete inputs.
- Structure and oversee problem-solving approaches, ensuring hypotheses are clear, MECE, and aligned with client objectives.
- Drive innovative thinking across the team, elevating the quality and creativity of solutions.
- Research & Analysis
- Oversee research design, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and hypotheses.
- Guide teams in synthesizing qualitative and quantitative insights into clear, compelling narratives.
- Ensure all outputs meet the highest standards of accuracy, rigor, and clarity.
- Provide direction on vendor selection and manage external research partnerships when needed.
- Data & Methodology
- Translate complex datasets into strategic insights with clear business implications.
- Own and refine project methodologies, adapting approaches to fit unique client contexts.
- Ensure consistent application of best practices across teams and mentor others in advanced analytical techniques.
- Recommendations & Deliverables
- Own the development of final recommendations, ensuring they are actionable, strategic, and tied to measurable impact.
- Ensure all deliverables meet executive-level standards (clarity, structure, storytelling, and polish).
- Deliver key messages confidently to senior stakeholders, including C-suite audiences.
- Industry & Methodology Expertise
- Demonstrate deep expertise in relevant industries and market dynamics.
- Continuously refine and evolve firm methodologies based on project learnings.
- Act as a thought partner to clients on broader strategic topics beyond immediate project scope.
- Client Engagement & Communication
- Serve as the primary day-to-day client lead, building strong, trusted relationships.
- Lead client meetings, workshops, and executive presentations.
- Proactively manage client expectations, identify scope changes, and drive alignment on next steps.
- Proposal Development & Commercial Impact
- Support the development of proposals, ensuring alignment with client needs and clear articulation of value.
- Identify opportunities for account growth and contribute to business development efforts.
- Translate client challenges into compelling, commercially viable solutions.
- Project Management & Team Leadership
- Own overall project planning, timelines, and resource allocation across workstreams.
- Anticipate risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
- Lead and develop teams, providing coaching, feedback, and performance management.
- Drive accountability, efficiency, and high performance across the team.
- Development & Culture
- Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering growth and capability building.
- Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
- Contribute to internal initiatives, trainings, and knowledge sharing.
What Sets You Apart
- 4+ years of consulting experience.
- Proven ability to lead complex, multi-workstream projects and deliver high-impact client outcomes.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities, including executive presence.
- Demonstrated experience in business development and proposal writing.
- Deep expertise in research methodologies, data analysis, and industry trends.
- Ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
Excited about this role, but don't meet 100% of the expected qualifications listed above? We'd still love for you to apply!
When applying to FiscalNote, rest assured that your application is reviewed by a living, breathing human being and evaluated based on key competencies needed for success in the position. Our Recruiting team maintains awareness of all open roles which means your application may be assessed against multiple positions and we will reach out to gauge your interest in other opportunities as appropriate. Questions or concerns? Contact [email protected], we'd be happy to connect!
As part of FiscalNote's commitment to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with medical conditions or disabilities that will enable their access to the hiring process. If you need an accommodation, please send an email to [email protected] to let us know the nature of your request.
About FiscalNote
FiscalNote is a leader in policy and global intelligence. By uniquely combining data, technology, and insights, FiscalNote empowers customers with critical insights and the tools to turn them into action.
Home to CQ, FrontierView, VoterVoice, and many other industry-leading brands, FiscalNote helps organizations stay ahead of political and business risk.
At FiscalNote, We Lead with Values
Know your Audience ∙ Find the Truth ∙ Drive Alignment ∙ Level Up ∙ Own the Job ∙ Bias for Action ∙ Support the Family
Company Benefits
FiscalNote supports our people by enabling team members with flexibility and benefits to promote well-being and balance, ensuring all FiscalNoters can bring their authentic selves to work. We start by offering competitive salaries, retirement accounts, and equity packages to ensure we’re all FN owners. Plus, our comprehensive benefits packages align with regional requirements and expectations no matter where you are located across the globe. Learn more at https://careers.fiscalnote.com/benefits/.
FiscalNote values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age. FiscalNote is an EEOC employer.
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