Engagement Manager

About the job

We are seeking a strategic and commercially driven Engagement Manager to support growth initiatives within a Private Equity-backed environment. This role sits at the intersection of Sales, Advisory, Portfolio Company leadership, and internal operations teams, ensuring seamless coordination across complex opportunities and value-creation initiatives. The Engagement Manager will play a critical role in managing sales opportunities, supporting advisory engagements, aligning partner and portfolio company needs, and driving operational rigor across internal teams. This individual must be comfortable operating at both executive and working levels, capable of leading strategic conversations with PE sponsors and portfolio executives while innovating to solve complex business challenges. Role: Engagement Manager Experience: 12+ Years Job Type: Full Time Employment Help shape engagement strategies that align with sponsor investment theses and growth objectives. Facilitate executive-level discussions and working sessions to drive alignment and outcomes. Sales & Opportunity Management Partner with Sales and Advisory leaders to manage complex deal cycles involving PE firms and portfolio companies Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver proposals, pricing models, statements of work, and financial analyses Ensure commercial structures support both revenue growth and margin objectives Identify risks within deal structures and proactively mitigate obstacles to close Help support and update sales forecasts based on opportunities engaged Align Sales, Presales, Finance, Talent and Sales Operations to support opportunity advancement and execution readiness Coordinate internal reviews related to pricing, financial modeling, contract terms, and risk assessment Help create standards across the business to enable growth and deal acceleration Support scalable engagement models for advisory and transformation initiatives across portfolio companies Identify opportunities to optimize internal processes that accelerate growth and enhance client experience Provide insights on performance metrics, revenue realization, and margin improvement 8 to 12+ years of experience in engagement management, consulting, advisory services, sales operations, or private equity-related environments ~ Experience working with private equity firms, portfolio companies, or sponsor-backed businesses strongly preferred ~ Strong financial and commercial acumen, including pricing models, margin management, and deal structuring ~ Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, performance-driven environments ~ Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives with multiple senior stakeholders ~ Strong executive communication and presentation skills ~ Executive Presence & Influence ~ Private Equity & Value Creation Mindset ~ Commercial & Financial Modeling Acumen ~ Stakeholder Management ~ Advisory and sales opportunities are advanced efficiently with strong cross-functional alignment. ~ Internal teams operate with clarity, accountability, and speed in a high-performance environment. Competitive salary and benefits package Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards Annual health check-ups Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles. Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities. If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent

Requirements

• Sales Management
• Advisory Skills
• Project Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Preferred Technologies

• Sales Management
• Advisory Skills
• Project Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work hours
• Health check-ups
• Insurance coverage

About the company

Persistent Systems is a technology services company that empowers businesses with solutions, services, and expertise in digital transformation.