About the job

Are you a problem solver and a fast learner? Would you enjoy working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment? Do you want to be part of a diverse and driven team striving for excellence? If the answer is yes, then keep reading!

Who We Are:

Atheneum is a leading global insights platform servicing various clients including distinguished strategy consulting firms, renowned investment houses and well-known global corporations. Our mission is to provide faster insights to empower our clients’ decision-making by connecting them to the world's top professionals and industry leaders.

Atheneum is growing rapidly with offices across the US, South America, Europe, Middle East, and Asia.

Our Opportunity:

As a Manager within Consulting EMEA, you will play a central role in driving the success of client projects and leading high-performing teams. In this dynamic role, you will be fully responsible for understanding client needs, managing complex projects from end-to-end, and ensuring strict compliance and delivery excellence under tight timelines.

Operating in support of European after-hours, you will act as a strategic bridge between clients and industry professionals, meaning extremely close collaboration with European-based colleagues is paramount to driving fruitful partnerships and business growth. Beyond project execution, you will be a people leader who oversees team operations, optimizes resource allocation, aligns performance with OKRs, and mentors talent to support individual career growth.

What you will do:

• Project Management:
• Ensuring client delivery excellence on own team on core client accounts.
• Personally managing projects, and overseeing all project timelines, milestones, and successful execution & directly managing the most complex and high-impact projects & clients.
• Establishing and nurturing strong relationships with dedicated clients and proactively engaging with clients through phone calls for scoping discussions, priority assessments, and gathering feedback on project execution for continuous improvement.
• Ensuring full compliance adherence and client contracts adherence.

Team Management:

• Ensuring all team members adhere to the master process, maintaining consistency and quality in operations.
• Providing continuous coaching to team members, fostering a culture of improvement.
• Ensuring effective resource allocation strategies to optimize demand and enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Conducting regular (weekly/bi-weekly) performance evaluations with all team members, aligning with OKRs, to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
• Guiding and motivating team members towards common goals while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, ultimately ensuring the team's success and individual growth.
• Focusing on talent development initiatives to cultivate skills and expertise within the team and helping team members to find the most suitable career paths.

Profiles We Are Seeking:

Atheneum strongly believes in the power of diversity. We are seeking target driven team players with excellent emotional intelligence, problem solving and time management skills.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Experience: 3+ years of experience leading and managing high-performing teams, with a proven track record in consulting or professional services.
• Languages: Fluency in English is a must (strong written and verbal communication skills). Fluency on a second foreign language is highly desirable.
• Communication: Strong communication skills to effectively engage and align with corporate clients.
• Mindset & Drive: Result-oriented and self-driven, with a sharp focus on hit targets, numbers, and OKRs.
• Problem Solving: Quick learner and critical thinker dedicated to adding strategic value to clients.

What We Offer

• Accelerated Career Growth: At Atheneum, performance and ownership are directly linked to career progression. High performers are given early responsibilities, clear visibility, and structured pathways to advance into senior and leadership roles.
• Exposure to Global Clients and Projects: You will work closely with leading global consulting firms and top-tier corporates, gaining firsthand exposure to high-impact, strategy-driven projects across industries.
• International and Collaborative Environment: As a globally operating firm headquartered in Germany, you will collaborate with colleagues and experts across regions. This provides a truly international working environment and enhances cross-cultural communication skills.
• Merit-Based Performance Culture: We operate in a transparent and performance-driven environment where individual contributions are recognized and rewarded. Your output, quality, and consistency directly influence both team success and personal growth.
• Steep Learning Curve Across Industries: Each project introduces new industries, business models, and market dynamics. This role offers a unique opportunity to rapidly build commercial awareness and develop a strong foundation across multiple sectors.
• Strong Team Culture and Support System: While expectations are high, you will be supported by experienced managers and a collaborative team environment. Continuous feedback, coaching, and knowledge sharing are embedded in how we work.
• Dynamic and Fast-Paced Work Environment: You will thrive in a setting that values speed, ownership, and problem-solving. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a high-energy environment with tangible outcomes.

Here at Atheneum, diversity and inclusion is not just part of our culture, it is ingrained in our DNA. We do not discriminate in any way when assessing applications.