Senior Engagement Lead

OverviewJoin to apply for the Senior Engagement Lead role at Ipsos in US.Ipsos Strategy3 is the strategic growth consultancy within Ipsos, one of the world’s largest research and insights firms. We help organizations navigate change and seize opportunity through five core lenses: Corporate Strategy, Brand Strategy, Customer Strategy, Innovation Strategy, and Trends & Foresight. With teams in major markets worldwide, we bring global perspective, bold thinking, and a relentless focus on impact.We’re seeking a Senior Engagement Lead — a strategic consultant who thrives on solving complex problems, inspiring teams, and helping shape the future of some of Canada’s most respected organizations. This role is ideal for someone who wants to make an outsized impact at the intersection of insight, strategy, and growth.What You’ll Be DoingIn this key role, you’ll lead end-to-end engagements that help clients define priorities, uncover new opportunities, and build competitive advantage. You’ll bring structure to complexity, guide teams through ambiguity, and ensure every deliverable is both insightful and actionable.ResponsibilitiesPartner directly with senior clients to shape project scope, steer deliverables, and facilitate workshops and working sessionsPresent with confidence in high-stakes settings, including C-suite forums, building trusted advisor relationshipsTranslate consumer insights, cultural signals, and commercial data into sharp, future-facing strategiesBuild market sizing, forecasting, and opportunity models that ground recommendations in business impactApply foresight and trend intelligence to help clients anticipate disruption and shape what’s nextLead strategic engagements end-to-end, aligning research, strategy, and storytelling to drive confident decisionsOwn workstreams with confidence, driving progress independently while engaging the right collaborators at the right timeGuide teams through ambiguity, bringing structure to complexity and ensuring deliverables are insightful and actionableContribute to Strategy3’s thought leadership agenda, developing points of view and foresight perspectives that advance industry conversationsHelp recruit, develop, and inspire the next generation of consultants within Strategy3Collaborate with Ipsos teams worldwide to bring global perspective and integrated solutions to Canadian clientsCultivate long-term client relationships and identify opportunities for impact and growthContribute to proposals and new business efforts, helping design tailored strategies to meet client needsExperience & ExpertiseWhat You Bring to the Table8–10 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or strategic insights; exposure to trends and foresight is a strong assetUndergraduate degree required; MBA or relevant graduate degree strongly preferredSkills & CapabilitiesProven ability to structure and solve complex problems — connecting dots across data, insight, and business prioritiesStrong analytical skills, with experience in forecasting, modeling, and translating quantitative data into clear recommendationsExcellent writing skills, able to synthesize diverse inputs into compelling storiesLeadership & MindsetExecutive presence and outstanding communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior and C-suite stakeholdersEntrepreneurial spirit and commercial acumen, with the ability to balance client impact and sustainable growthCollaborative mindset with a desire to mentor others and foster a strong team cultureCuriosity about the cultural, technological, and behavioral shifts shaping the futureComfort working across industries, quickly adapting to new sectors, audiences, and challenges.If you don’t meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage all who feel they might be a fit for the opportunity to apply. We may consider a variety of backgrounds for a particular role and are also committed to considering candidates for available positions throughout our organization, not just the one you’re applying toWhat’s In It For YouAt Ipsos you’ll experience opportunities for career development, an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits), a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture.To find out more about all the great reasons to work at Ipsos, how we’re making an impact around the world, and more about our benefits and employee programs, please visit: Why Work at Ipsos | CACommitment to DiversityIpsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee’s individuality and diverse perspectives. For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviours to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and enabling employees from all walks of life to flourish. Ipsos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.About IpsosIpsos is one of the world’s largest research companies, with over 90 markets and a broad portfolio of data-driven solutions. We bring together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts to deliver top-quality insights and help clients solve their biggest problems. We are proud to have earned Great Place to Work Certification in 2022 & 2023.About the TeamThe Market Strategy & Understanding (MSU) Service Line performs strategic research to deliver contextual understanding to help clients navigate dynamic markets. We specialize in strategic brand research as well as category & consumer fundamentals, including brand equity and opportunity spaces. #J-18808-Ljbffr