Manager of IT Consultants

C5MI Insight

$125K — $170K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, Supply Chain, or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 5+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
  • Proven experience managing remote teams effectively.
  • Familiarity with SAP EWM, focusing on warehouse and inventory management.
  • Expertise in cost management tools and methodologies; knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems is a plus.
  • Strong client-facing skills with demonstrated success in stakeholder management and project delivery.
  • Experience with federal agencies, such as the Department of War, is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of SAP EWM consultants to foster performance.
  • Implement training programs for enhancing technical and soft skills of consultants.
  • Manage budgets and resource allocation, focusing on cost control and profitability.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the main contact for EWM projects.
  • Collaborate on the planning and execution of SAP EWM solutions while ensuring compliance with quality standards.
  • Contribute to SAP strategy by identifying market trends and recommending improvements.
  • Travel regularly (up to 50%) to client sites for support, training, and troubleshooting.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with potential employer contributions.
  • Bonus opportunities based on performance.
  • Paid holidays and time off to promote work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Manager of IT Consultants to lead a dynamic team of SAP specialists. In this remote role, you will drive team performance and skills development, manage project costs, and maintain strong client relationships. The ideal candidate is a strong, strategic leader with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and SAP EWM experience (desirable), capable of balancing operational excellence with client satisfaction. This position requires regular travel to client sites (up to 50% of the time) to support implementations, training, and issue resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of SAP EWM consultants, fostering a high-performance culture. Define and drive priorities, set goals, conduct performance reviews, and facilitate career progression for team members.

Skills Development: Implement training programs to enhance the technical and soft skills of consultants, including certifications in SAP modules, best practices in warehouse optimization, and emerging technologies like automation and AI integration.

Cost Management: Manage organization budgets, resource allocation, and implement cost controls to ensure profitability. Monitor expenses, optimize staffing, and identify opportunities for efficiency gains.

Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as the primary point of contact for EWM-related projects. Gather requirements, manage expectations, resolve issues, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions that align with client business objectives.

Project Oversight: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and deliver SAP EWM solutions, ensuring compliance with timelines, quality standards, and SAP best practices.

Strategic Planning: Contribute to the firm's SAP strategy by identifying market trends, recommending process improvements, and supporting business development efforts.

Travel and On-Site Support: Conduct regular visits to client sites for hands-on leadership, workshops, and troubleshooting, while maintaining productivity in a remote setting. Required travel up to 50%.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • 5+ years in a leadership and / or managerial role.
  • Proven track record in managing and developing teams, with experience in remote team environments.
  • Understanding of SAP EWM functionalities is desirable, including warehouse processes, inventory management, and transportation management preferred.
  • Experience with cost management tools and methodologies, such as ensuring actual costs do not exceed budgets. Earned Value Management System (EVM / EVMS knowledge highly desirable).
  • Excellent client-facing skills, with a history of successful stakeholder management and project delivery.
  • Experience working with the Department of War or other Federal agencies desirable.

Required and Desired Skills:
  • Exceptional leadership and people management abilities, with a focus on resource allocation and management, coaching, and skills development.
  • Financial acumen for budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization.
  • Outstanding communication skills for client interactions and executive leadership briefings.
  • Proficiency in SAP EWM configuration, customization, and integration with other SAP modules (e.g., TM, MM, SD, FICO) desirable.
  • Analytical mindset with problem-solving expertise in complex warehouse environments.
  • Familiarity with agile and waterfall methodologies, project management tools (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Project), and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes.
  • Willingness to travel regularly (up to 50% domestic and potentially international) while working remotely.

Compensation:

In accordance with pay transparency law, the expected salary range for this position is $125,000 - $170,000 annually. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and location. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This posted range reflects our good faith estimate of the compensation we reasonably expect to offer for this role at the time of posting.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 07/15/2026.

Benefits:

C5MI offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: C5MI Benefits

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, use the application link provided in this job posting and complete the application and submit a resume. If the position requires a specific certification, please be sure to upload a copy of your certification when you apply.

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