Consulting Engagement Manager

Stellenbosch, South Africa

We’re looking for an efficient and proactive project manager to join the Consulting team at Project Blue, a leading market intelligence firm at the forefront of critical materials research. The Consulting Engagement Manager plays a dual role in delivering consulting engagements and driving business growth. This position will support in managing consulting projects, ensure high-quality deliverables, and support the firm’s growth strategy through proposals, case studies, and targeted client outreach.

Job Type: Full time, permanent


Salary: Competitive


Reports to: Head of Consulting

Ideal Profile:   

  • A hybrid professional who thrives in both client delivery and growth-focused activities.
  • Comfortable switching between hands-on project execution and strategic, client-facing business development.
  • Strong analytical, creative, and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on quality, credibility, and results.  


Job Responsibilities:

  • Project Management & Client Delivery. 
  • Manage client projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and project requirements are met.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and track project performance.
  • Ensure all reports and written deliverables meet high standards of accuracy, professionalism, and actionable insight.
  • Business Development & Proposal Writing.
  • Draft proposals, RFP responses, and pitch materials.
  • Develop case studies, success stories, and other thought leadership content. ·      
  • Collaborate with Head of Consulting to identify opportunities for client expansion.
  • Strategic Growth    
  • Support targeted business development campaigns and account-based marketing initiatives.   
  • Contribute to Project Blue’s knowledge base and market intelligence development.  


Job Requirements:

  • Three to five years of experience in commodity markets, across areas such as fundamental analysis, consulting, technical services, and/or financing or commercial activities.
  • Strong English writing skills: proposals, case studies, thought leadership content.       
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.      
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to identify and pursue business opportunities.    
  • Familiarity with CRM tools, project management software, and business analytics a plus.


Contact:
If you’re interested in this role at Project Blue, please send a CV, cover letter and salary expectations to consulting@projectblue.com with the subject line: Application for Consulting Engagement Manager

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