Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Toptal
Job overview
The General Manager, Management Consulting at Toptal is a senior leadership role responsible for building and scaling a new management consulting business line, driving strategic vision and execution to impact company growth.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves defining and executing management consulting strategy, identifying market opportunities, building operational foundations, leading cross-functional teams, managing P&L, engaging with clients, and ensuring scalable and profitable offerings aligned with client needs.
Experience and skills
Requires 10+ years of business management experience with 3+ years of P&L ownership, deep industry connections, entrepreneurial experience in launching new businesses, strong commercial acumen, excellent communication, and leadership skills; consulting firm experience preferred but not required.
Work environment and culture
Toptal offers a fully remote, fast-paced, innovative, and borderless work environment with a focus on collaboration, social interaction, and fun.
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, with virtual team meetings and digital collaboration tools used regularly.
Unique job features
The role uniquely combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a fast-growing, innovative company, offering the chance to build a new business line from the ground up with significant impact.
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 strategic leadership experience, particularly in launching and scaling new business lines within fast-paced, matrixed organizations like Toptal.
Emphasize your P&L ownership, commercial acumen, and ability to drive revenue growth and operational efficiency, aligning with Toptal’s focus on building a profitable Management Consulting offering.
Apply through multiple channels including Toptal’s corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s visibility and reach.
Connect with current Toptal employees in management consulting or senior leadership roles on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on Toptal’s innovative remote workforce model or asking about their experience scaling new business lines.
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