Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Toptal
Job overview
The General Manager, Management Consulting at Toptal leads the creation and scaling of a new management consulting business line, driving strategic vision and operational execution to impact company growth.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves defining and executing strategy, managing P&L, building client solutions, collaborating cross-functionally, and ensuring scalable, profitable service delivery aligned with client needs.
Experience and skills
Requires 10+ years in business management with P&L ownership, strong consulting and entrepreneurial experience, industry connections, leadership skills, and excellent communication; preferred experience includes top-tier consulting and technology or hyper-growth companies.
Work environment and culture
Toptal offers a fully remote, fast-paced, innovative, and borderless work environment that encourages social interaction and fun while valuing strong communication and ownership.
Company information
Toptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology with over $200 million in annual revenue and a fully remote workforce worldwide.
Job location and travel
This is a remote position requiring US work authorization at hire.
Unique job features
This senior leadership role uniquely combines strategic vision with hands-on execution to build a new business line from the ground up in a fast-growing, fully remote company.
Company overview
Toptal is a global network that connects companies with top-tier freelance talent in various fields such as software development, design, finance, and project management. They make money by charging clients a premium for access to their rigorously vetted freelancers, ensuring high-quality matches for specific project needs. Founded in 2010, Toptal has grown rapidly, emphasizing a stringent screening process that accepts only the top 3% of applicants, which has positioned them as a leader in the freelance talent market.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your extensive leadership experience in building and scaling business lines, emphasizing strategic vision paired with hands-on execution relevant to management consulting.
Focus on showcasing your P&L ownership, commercial acumen, and ability to drive revenue growth and operational efficiency, as these are key responsibilities for this role.
Apply through multiple channels including Toptal's official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and increase chances of being noticed.
Connect with current Toptal employees in the management consulting or leadership divisions on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing Toptal’s innovative remote work culture or recent company growth milestones as ice breakers.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'business growth,' 'P&L ownership,' 'strategic vision,' 'management consulting,' 'cross-functional leadership,' and 'revenue generation' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.
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