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Business Consulting Senior Manager - Portfolio & Program Mgmt.

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cfSioux Falls, SDyesterday

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Management AnalystsGeneral and Operations ManagersProject Management Specialists

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C&F is a technology services company providing innovative solutions in Data Management, Big Data, Advanced Analytics and Compliance. With a highly integrated team of 400+ experts, for over 20 years C&F has been delivering superior engineering and premium operations to Fortune 500 companies, primarily in the Life Science industry. www.candf.comAbout Our Manufacturing Business Unit Our company is organized into unique Business Units, each delivering innovative and differentiated business technology solutions across industries. The Manufacturing Business Unit specializes in enterprise-scale manufacturing solutions that drive site- and network-level outcomes aligned to strategic objectives and KPIs. Our applications, data products, and advanced platform technologies—including AI and IoT—enable Digital Manufacturing at Scale. We primarily serve enterprise clients across Human Pharma, Animal Health, and Consumer Goods industries. Our Manufacturing Business Unit operates through three integrated functions: · Strategy & Growth – Develops differentiated business technology offerings and delivers industry thought leadership consulting. · Business Consulting – Defines client-customized solutions and ensures sustained value realization and account growth. · Engineering Delivery – Provides cutting-edge architecture, development, deployment, and sustainment capabilities. The Business Consulting function is hiring a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Solutions Business Consultant to lead strategic client engagements, define digital product roadmaps, and ensure measurable business value realization. Business Consulting Senior Manager - Portfolio & Program Mgmt.
Business Unit: Manufacturing – Business Consulting
Location: Remote
Travel: 25% + Position Overview Our Manufacturing Business Unit delivers enterprise-scale business technology solutions connecting strategy, operating processes, data, platforms and change adoption across manufacturing environments. The Business Consulting function helps clients define practical operating models, prioritize investments, govern delivery and realize measurable value. The Senior Manager leads the assessment, design, launch and maturation of integrated Portfolio Management and Program Management capabilities. This role advises CIO and senior business and technology stakeholders, connecting enterprise strategy and investment prioritization with consistent program governance, delivery visibility and value realization. The role owns the target operating model, executive governance, PMO approach, phased implementation and transition to sustainable client ownership. Key Responsibilities Consulting Strategy & Client Leadership
  • Lead strategy-through-execution consulting engagements across manufacturing business, operations, IT, OT, data and digital transformation topics.
  • Frame ambiguous client challenges and convert insights into clear strategies, operating models, roadmaps, business cases and actionable recommendations.
  • Build trusted-advisor relationships with executive and operational stakeholders and facilitate decisions across value, cost, risk, capacity and delivery considerations.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams, coach team members and communicate complex topics through executive-ready storytelling. Portfolio & Program Management Strategy
  • Develop integrated portfolio and program management strategies that connect enterprise and manufacturing priorities to investment choices, governance and execution.
  • Assess maturity, current practices and business needs to recommend pragmatic improvements to portfolio oversight and program delivery.
  • Design scalable operating models, governance structures, decision rights, roles, processes and performance measures tailored to different client environments.
  • Advise leaders on strategic alignment, prioritization, funding, capacity, dependencies, risk, delivery performance and expected value. Strategy Execution & Capability Enablement
  • Translate strategy into executable plans, governance routines, management processes and enabling requirements for information, reporting and technology.
  • Help leaders address unclear accountability, competing priorities, resource constraints, dependencies and delivery risk.
  • Promote adoption through stakeholder engagement, communications, capability development and practical change leadership.
  • Embed sustainable ways of working that strengthen client ownership, continuous improvement and value realization. Engagement Leadership
  • Own engagement outcomes, executive alignment, team performance, delivery quality, commercial awareness and risk management.
  • Adapt consulting methods and portfolio/program management practices to the client’s industry, maturity, culture and regulatory environment.
  • Balance strategic advisory with hands-on execution and contribute to proposals, reusable assets and follow-on opportunities Consulting Excellence & Executive Communication
  • Demonstrate management consulting–caliber structured problem solving and hypothesis-driven thinking.
  • Deliver executive-ready presentations connecting digital initiatives to financial and operational outcomes.
  • Simplify complex OT/IT/Data architectures into business-relevant narratives.
  • Lead high-impact workshops and decision forums with clarity and confidence.
  • Produce polished written deliverables including roadmaps, business cases, operating models, and executive summaries.
  • Drive efficiency in governance models, decision frameworks, and stakeholder alignment. Agile Leadership & Delivery Model Excellence
  • Demonstrate strong experience operating in Agile environments (Scrum, SAFe, hybrid models).
  • Champion iterative delivery models that accelerate value realization.
  • Guide backlog refinement, sprint planning, and release management with outcome-based prioritization.
  • Balance Agile methodologies with manufacturing realities including validation cycles and change management.
  • Promote transparency through milestone tracking, sprint metrics, and KPI dashboards.
  • Foster high-performing, cross-functional collaboration across consulting and engineering teams.
Required Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of experience spanning management or technology consulting, manufacturing transformation, portfolio management, program management, PMO leadership or enterprise strategy execution.
  • Demonstrated experience creating and executing Portfolio Management and Program Management strategies, including operating-model design, governance, prioritization, delivery oversight and organizational adoption.
  • Experience advising CIO-level and senior business, operations and technology leaders, facilitating high-stakes investment, transformation or delivery decisions.
  • Strong understanding of portfolio and program management disciplines, including strategic alignment, prioritization, funding, capacity, benefits realization, planning, risk and dependency management, executive reporting and delivery performance.
  • Experience translating strategy and operating-model needs into practical processes, governance routines, information requirements and execution plans.
  • Strong consulting toolkit, including executive presence, hypothesis-driven problem solving, facilitation, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and client-ready storytelling.
  • Experience leading multiple phases of the consulting engagement lifecycle, including discovery, assessment, strategy, business case, roadmap, implementation, adoption and executive readout.
  • Ability to move between strategic advisory and hands-on execution and to adapt quickly across clients, project types and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing business processes and the role of digital, data, AI and enterprise platforms in enabling operational and business outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Background in Manufacturing OT, Manufacturing IT, or Manufacturing Data Engineering.
  • Prior consulting firm experience (strategy, management, or technology consulting).
  • Familiarity with industrial standards and enterprise architecture principles.
  • Experience supporting regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Experience with project management practices and project management software What we offer: Competitive remuneration and various benefits: 401(k) Retirement Plan (Immediate eligibility with 100% employer match up to 4%.)Medical Insurance
Maternity and Paternity LeaveLong-Term Disability Bereavement leave Generous Sick Leave Internet and Phone stipend Development stipend Wellness stipend Generous Paid Time Off: 20 days in the first year, increasing to 25 days We work fully remotely but expect openness to occasional travel Company culture is rooted in respect and cooperation. You'll be working with great people, who are open to new challenges and directions. If you are tired of the proverbial corporate treadmill, come to us to rest mentally. If you've had luck with employers, we'll do our best not to buck the trend.
Additional Info:
  • Range: $165,000 – $172,500 + Bonus (DOE) ·
Location: Remote·
Travel: ~25% +
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ManagerL7

Location

Sioux Falls, SD

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Management Analysts

Industry

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

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