Principal Business Operations Consultant

Texas Mutual•Austin, TX

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Business Operations Consultant serves as a strategic advisor to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and the VP of Corporate Strategy. Operating at the highest level of individual contribution, this role drives enterprise-level strategic decisions, spearheads external corporate development, and provides exceptional executive support. The Principal Consultant navigates high ambiguity to shape Texas Mutual’s long-term transformation roadmap and competitive positioning. Texas Mutual is headquartered in the growing Mueller neighborhood in Austin. Texas Mutual offers excellent benefits opportunities to volunteer in the community, professional development, a modern office, a flex-hybrid work schedule, employee events, an on-site fitness center, and more.

Requirements

Have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education, training or experience. (MBA preferred)
Have 8-10 years of progressive experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business development, or related discipline
Demonstrated experience advising C-suite and senior executive partners
Executive Communication: Demonstrated experience creating and delivering Board-level presentations, executive briefings, and narratives that inspire informed decision-making among senior leaders
Corporate Development Knowledge: Hands-on experience evaluating M&A targets, structuring strategic partnerships, and conducting competitive market intelligence to support enterprise-level investment decisions
Influence & Leadership: Experience promoting alignment and delivering results on high-stakes initiatives by leveraging relationships, credibility, and persuasion rather than direct authority
Analytical & Problem-Solving: Ability to build financial models, conduct business case analyzes, and translate complex data into applicable recommendations

Responsibilities

Lead external search for new partners, evaluating joint ventures, strategic alliances, and M&A opportunities that align with the enterprise 5-year transformation roadmap.
Conduct comprehensive market scans, competitive intelligence synthesis, and evaluation processes for potential corporate development opportunities.
Drive end-to-end business case analysis (BCA) for major investments or new market entries.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the ELT and VP of Corporate Strategy by facilitating and leading the evaluation of critical, high-impact decisions.
Develop executive-ready materials, including Board/Executive Leadership presentations and workshops.
Facilitate exploratory discussions and strategic alignment workshops with senior management.
Operate with a high degree of independence to lead Texas Mutual’s most complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives.
Oversee project outcomes from conceptualization through execution, ensuring strategic goals are met without requiring direct people-management authority.
Act as the connective tissue between the VP of Corporate Strategy’s vision and the operational execution of the strategy team.