Senior Manager & Engagement Lead - Qlik Solutions

COMPANY

Our client is a leading consulting firm, specialising in Performance Management,
Business Intelligence, and Advanced Analytics Solutions. Established in Europe in 2005, the firm has expanded globally with offices in Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain, France, the United States and Singapore.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

As a Senior Manager and Engagement Lead for Qlik Solutions in the UK, this position offers the opportunity to drive the growth of the business Qlik practice while ensuring high-impact client engagements. The ideal candidate will leverage their deep expertise in Qlik Sense, Qlik View, and related technologies to provide strategic advisory services, lead complex implementations, and play a hands-on role both in pre-sales and in direct client delivery. A strong network within the industry and the ability to nurture client relationships will be highly valued, supporting the development of new opportunities and successful projects.

They are looking for a proven track record with Qlik solutions, substantial client-facing experience, and an existing network or portfolio would be an advantage. The role is hands-on and ideal for someone who enjoys taking client projects from opportunity through to delivery while shaping commercial strategy.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Growth & Pre-Sales Leadership

• Lead pre-sales activities, identifying opportunities and effectively positioning the business Qlik capabilities-including the potential to
  introduce relevant client networks or projects previously managed
• Develop and execute a sales strategy to expand the Qlik practice in the UK
  and internationally
• Drive the growth of Account Management and Customer Success functions, ensuring active client relationships
  Build and maintain strategic partnerships with technology providers to strengthen market position

Client Engagement & Advisory

• Operate as the main Engagement Lead for Qlik clients, with significant direct involvement in project delivery and client advisory
• Provide expert consulting on Qlik solutions-data analysis, modelling, process design, and architecture-serving as a trusted advisor to clients
• Guide clients in leveraging Qlik to support strategic decisions and performance management, particularly for large international businesses

Project Steering & Financial Oversight

• Steer multiple complex Qlik projects, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery
• Validate budgets and proactively manage issues for project success
• Lead the functional and technical development of tailored Qlik solutions, ensuring best practices in deployment-including advanced components like NPrinting and Qlik Catalog

Team Leadership & Resource Management

• Mentor, coach, and supervise consultants and junior team members, managing both project and organisational performance
• Accurately forecast resource needs to ensure optimal team utilisation

Entrepreneurial Drive

• Thrive as a self-starter, contributing to the business dynamic, start-up-oriented UK culture-leveraging networks and experience to generate new opportunities

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in a specialised field (such as Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Supply chain, Management Engineering, Computer
  Engineering, Computer Science)
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a consulting environment, with a track record of leading projects, teams and engaging directly with clients
• Deep, hands-on expertise in Qlik Sense, Qlik View, and related technologies, with experience designing and implementing complex BI and analytics solutions
• Demonstrable experience in pre-sales, business development, and client advisory
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and managing international teams

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly motivated and autonomous, demonstrating ownership and initiative
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships
• A strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities