Consulting Practice Leader

Centric Consulting LLC•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Manager, the Consulting Practice Leader combines hands-on consulting leadership with client relationship development to help grow Centric Consulting’s Cincinnati market. The role leads client engagements, develops consultants, and uses an established local network to identify business opportunities. Working with local and national leaders, the position connects client needs with Centric’s capabilities and contributes to delivery excellence, business development, and practice management. The role may expand over time to include broader market leadership responsibilities. The position provides billable consulting services as a trusted advisor to client executives, oversees engagement delivery and financial performance, leads delivery teams, and supports sales and account growth. It also contributes to recruiting, staffing, consultant development, internal initiatives, and a collaborative, accountable practice culture. The role is hybrid and requires the employee to be local to Cincinnati, Ohio, with 10% travel expected.

Requirements

10 or more years of experience in a client-facing consulting firm, leading business and/or technology consulting engagements with increasing responsibility for client relationships, delivery outcomes, and team leadership.
Demonstrated success expanding client relationships and contributing to new consulting business through opportunity identification, proposal development, and account management; readiness to take on greater business development responsibility.
An established Cincinnati-area professional network of business leaders, prospective clients, and/or referral partners, with the ability to develop consulting conversations and new business opportunities.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business challenges into actionable solutions.
Demonstrated success leading consulting teams and developing talent through coaching, delegation, constructive feedback, and clear accountability while managing demanding client engagements.
Bachelor’s degree in a business and/or technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent communication skills and ability to engage senior executives and influence stakeholders.
Entrepreneurial mindset, high energy, and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Must be local to Cincinnati, Ohio.

Responsibilities

Provide billable consulting services as a trusted advisor to client executives, contributing to roadmaps aligned with business goals, assessing financial implications, and sharing relevant industry trends.
Ensure client engagement delivery excellence through stakeholder alignment, milestone achievement, and budget governance.
Manage engagement financial performance, including budgets, margins, revenue forecasts, and delivery risks, and provide visibility to practice leadership.
Participate in project steering committees, communicate delivery progress and risks to executive stakeholders, and coach project leaders on client management and communication.
Manage and lead delivery teams comprising Centric and client resources on business- and technology-driven projects.
Lead high-quality client delivery, exercise financial stewardship, and contribute to market-facing activities.
Grow a Cincinnati-area professional network to initiate prospective client conversations, build referral relationships, and identify consulting opportunities through networking, thought leadership, and local brand-building.
Contribute to sales, market, and business-unit growth by building relationships and positioning Centric offerings.
Expand existing accounts by identifying ways to create value and positioning the full breadth of Centric’s offerings.
Partner with practice leadership to develop repeatable approaches to account growth and service expansion while balancing opportunities with team capacity, employee well-being, and delivery quality.
Lead discovery conversations and proposal development, partnering with local and national leaders on solution shaping, pricing, negotiations, and contract execution.
Represent Centric in the local business community through community engagement, civic leadership, and participation in professional networks.
Lead and develop consulting teams; contribute to recruiting and staffing; set expectations, provide feedback, and support consultants’ career development.
Contribute to internal firm initiatives, knowledge sharing, and innovation efforts.
Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability in which team members feel valued, recognized, and supported.
Champion Centric’s Core Purpose and Core Values in practice management, employee development, client service, and civic engagement.