Engagement Manager, CPG Enterprise Strategy

About Us

TheMathCompany or MathCo is a global Enterprise AI and Analytics company trusted for data-driven decision-making by leading Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises. Founded in 2016, MathCo builds custom AI and advanced analytics solutions focused on enterprise problem-solving through its innovative hybrid model. NucliOS, MathCo’s proprietary platform with pre-built workflows and reusable plug-and-play modules, enables the vision of connected intelligence at a lower TCO.

For our employees, we foster an open, transparent, and collaborative culture with no barriers, making MathCo a great place to work. We provide exciting growth opportunities, value capabilities, and attitude over experience, enabling the Mathemagicians to ‘Leave a Mark.’

Role Description

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Engagement Manager to establish and lead an Enterprise Strategy team for a Fortune 500 Consumer Goods. This team is being created to shape a strategic agenda for a CEO of a multi-billion dollar business unit and their executive team by providing insights on market intelligence and proactively identifying growth opportunities (both internal and external), and to provide a support for strategic decision making by providing independent and data-driven insights into wide range of business challenges (from pricing and innovation to operations and efficiency).

In this role, you will act as a key advisor to the CEO and executive team, helping shape and execute strategic initiatives that drive business impact. The ideal candidate should be an expert in the Consumer Goods industry (preferably food manufacturing) with a strong track record of working with the largest food manufactures on the market, either as tenured industry practitioner with experience in Strategy, Brand Marketing or Finance functions, or an experienced management consultant working with a strong track record of serving largest CPG companies on business strategy topics. Strong problem-solving skills, deep CPG industry expertise, and excellent executive communication skills are essential for success in this role. Experience in data and analytics is a plus.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and drive enterprise strategy initiatives by working closely with executive stakeholders.
• Conduct market research, industry trend analysis, and business diagnostics to shape data-driven strategies and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute strategic roadmaps that support business transformation efforts.
• Lead executive communication and stakeholder management, presenting insights and recommendations that influence key business decisions.
• Identify opportunities for business development and expansion within the CPG sector, supporting both ongoing engagements and new workstreams.
• Oversee and mentor a team of Associates, Senior Associates, and Data Scientists, fostering growth and excellence in execution.
• Work in tandem with analytics teams to integrate insights into strategic decision-making, ensuring a holistic approach to problem-solving.

Required Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience working within CPG industry (ideally, food manufacturing) as a management consultant or in-house strategy, finance, or brand marketing roles.
• Practical experience of shaping strategic agenda and driving strategic initiatives withing CPG sector, including performing business diagnostics, market research, financial modeling, scenario analysis, and supporting CEO-level decision making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business challenges into structured, actionable solutions.
• Exceptional executive communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and drive meaningful impact in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Consulting experience is preferred, though candidates with a strong industry background in strategy roles will also be considered.
• Onsite presence required up to four days per week (NY area).

Being a Mathmagician

• Understand & embody MathCo’s culture and way of working.
• Demonstrate an ownership mindset to drive results, striving for excellence.
• Engage actively and contribute to initiatives fostering company growth.
• Support diversity and understand different perspectives.

Why Join Us?

As a testament to our growth, we have been:

• Positioned as a Leader in Top Generative AI Service Providers – PeMa Quadrant 2023 by AIMResearch.
• Recognized among the Inspiring Workplaces in North America, 2023.
• Accredited for Inclusive Practices by the Great Place to Work Institute, India.
• Recognized among India’s Best Workplaces for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging 2023 by Great Place To Work India.

To learn more, visit our website.

About Us

TheMathCompany or MathCo® is a global Enterprise AI and Analytics company trusted for data-driven decision-making by leading Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises. Founded in 2016, MathCo builds custom AI and advanced analytics solutions focused on enterprise problem-solving through its innovative hybrid model. NucliOS, MathCo’s proprietary platform with pre-built workflows and reusable plug-and-play modules, enables the vision of connected intelligence at a lower TCO.

For our employees, we foster an open, transparent, and collaborative culture with no barriers, making MathCo a great place to work. We provide exciting growth opportunities, value capabilities, and attitude over experience, enabling the Mathemagicians to ‘Leave a Mark.’

Role Description

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Engagement Manager to establish and lead an Enterprise Strategy team for a Fortune 500 Consumer Goods. This team is being created to shape a strategic agenda for a CEO of a multi-billion dollar business unit and their executive team by providing insights on market intelligence and proactively identifying growth opportunities (both internal and external), and to provide a support for strategic decision making by providing independent and data-driven insights into wide range of business challenges (from pricing and innovation to operations and efficiency).

In this role, you will act as a key advisor to the CEO and executive team, helping shape and execute strategic initiatives that drive business impact. The ideal candidate should be an expert in the Consumer Goods industry (preferably food manufacturing) with a strong track record of working with the largest food manufactures on the market, either as tenured industry practitioner with experience in Strategy, Brand Marketing or Finance functions, or an experienced management consultant working with a strong track record of serving largest CPG companies on business strategy topics. Strong problem-solving skills, deep CPG industry expertise, and excellent executive communication skills are essential for success in this role. Experience in data and analytics is a plus.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and drive enterprise strategy initiatives by working closely with executive stakeholders.
• Conduct market research, industry trend analysis, and business diagnostics to shape data-driven strategies and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute strategic roadmaps that support business transformation efforts.
• Lead executive communication and stakeholder management, presenting insights and recommendations that influence key business decisions.
• Identify opportunities for business development and expansion within the CPG sector, supporting both ongoing engagements and new workstreams.
• Oversee and mentor a team of Associates, Senior Associates, and Data Scientists, fostering growth and excellence in execution.
• Work in tandem with analytics teams to integrate insights into strategic decision-making, ensuring a holistic approach to problem-solving.

Required Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience working within CPG industry (ideally, food manufacturing) as a management consultant or in-house strategy, finance, or brand marketing roles.
• Practical experience of shaping strategic agenda and driving strategic initiatives withing CPG sector, including performing business diagnostics, market research, financial modeling, scenario analysis, and supporting CEO-level decision making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business challenges into structured, actionable solutions.
• Exceptional executive communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and drive meaningful impact in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Consulting experience is preferred, though candidates with a strong industry background in strategy roles will also be considered.
• Onsite presence required up to four days per week (NY area).

Being a Mathmagician

• Understand & embody MathCo’s culture and way of working.
• Demonstrate an ownership mindset to drive results, striving for excellence.
• Engage actively and contribute to initiatives fostering company growth.
• Support diversity and understand different perspectives.

Why Join Us?

As a testament to our growth, we have been:

• Positioned as a Leader in Top Generative AI Service Providers – PeMa Quadrant 2023 by AIMResearch.
• Recognized among the Inspiring Workplaces in North America, 2023.
• Accredited for Inclusive Practices by the Great Place to Work Institute, India.
• Recognized among India’s Best Workplaces™ for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging 2023 by Great Place To Work® India.

To learn more, visit our website.