Manager – Office of the Chief Transformation Officer (oCTO)
JOB SUMMARY
MGT is a leading social impact and performance solutions firm that serves state, local, education, technology, and commercial clients across the U.S. and abroad. Through client partnerships, we positively impact communities by elevating education systems, managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative. We deliver these solutions through our “three-point stance” of technology, education, and performance offerings.
Over the last several years, MGT has expanded its education and technology offerings through strategic growth and acquisitions. Leveraging a near half-century record of accomplishment, MGT partners with thousands of agencies to deliver trusted, data-driven solutions that improve performance and help communities thrive.
MGT is seeking a Manager within the Office of the Chief Transformation Office (oCTO) who will play a key role in driving transformation and enterprise strategy execution. This role sits at the intersection of consulting, strategy, and execution, requiring both rigorous analytical thinking and hands-on delivery.
The Manager will work closely with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and clients to structure complex problems, develop insights, and implement innovative solutions
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Topline Responsibilities
- Support development of strategic initiatives, business cases, and transformation roadmaps
- Translate enterprise priorities into structured workplans and actionable deliverables
- Lead or support day-to-day execution and problem-solving across multiple initiatives
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership
- Track progress and ensure alignment to strategic objectives and measurable outcomes
Strategy, Analysis & Problem Solving
- Apply structured, hypothesis-driven problem solving to complex business and technology challenges
- Conduct market research, benchmarking, and organizational assessments to inform strategy
- Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses, including financial, operational, and strategic modeling
- Develop clear, executive-ready materials that synthesize findings into actionable insights
- Support initiatives such as:
- Organizational transformation
- Strategic planning and implementation
- Market assessments and opportunity sizing
- Technology and digital strategy
Team Leadership & Project Delivery
- Lead small teams or workstreams, providing guidance, coaching, and quality oversight
- Partner with senior leaders to manage project execution from problem definition through delivery
- Drive accountability across teams to ensure timely, high-quality outputs
- Contribute to internal initiatives, thought leadership, and capability building efforts
Stakeholder Engagement & Client Interaction
- Engage directly with internal and external stakeholders to understand needs and refine solutions
- Facilitate working sessions, interviews, and focus groups to gather insights
- Communicate complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
- Build strong relationships and credibility with internal clients and senior stakeholders
Project Support and Execution
- Support planning, coordination, and execution of transformation initiatives
- Develop and maintain project management tools, templates, and governance processes
- Provide hands-on execution support to accelerate initiative progress
- Ensure strong documentation of plans, decisions, and outcomes
Training, Capability Building & Knowledge Management
- Develop and deliver training modules and enablement resources
- Promote best practices in project management, analysis, and communication
- Support development of a scalable knowledge base of tools, frameworks, and methodologies
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to team development and upskilling
Monitoring, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
- Track initiative performance using KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools
- Collect and synthesize feedback to inform continuous improvement efforts
- Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and impact
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3-5 years of experience, with at least some experience in management/strategy consulting, technology, or transformation roles
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous problems and develop actionable solutions
- Experience managing multiple workstreams in fast-paced environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree (MBA, MPA, or similar) preferred
- Experience in management consulting, strategy, private equity diligence, or similar environments
- Experience supporting technology or digital transformation initiatives
- Familiarity with market research, due diligence, or strategic assessments
CORE SKILLS & CAPABILITIES
Candidates may come from diverse backgrounds; however, the following skills are highly valuable in this role:
Analytical & Research Skills
- Data analysis and visualization
- Secondary research and market analysis
- Segmentation and structured analytical techniques
- Financial analysis or modeling
Consulting & Problem Solving
- Hypothesis-driven problem solving
- Strategic thinking and business case development
- Proposal writing and presentation development
Project & Team Management
- Project planning and workplan development
- Ability to lead small teams and manage workstreams
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
Client & Communication Skills
- Executive communication and storytelling
- Solution-first communication
- Clear, concise written communication and note-taking
Tools & Technology
- Microsoft Excel (advanced)
- PowerPoint (executive-level presentations)
- Collaboration tools (Teams, Outlook, etc.)
- Familiarity with data tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.) preferred
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MGT of America Consulting, LLC will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
