Principal, Management Consulting

MGT•,

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

MGT is seeking a Principal, Management Consulting to serve as a senior client-facing advisor, thought leader, and strategic partner within our consulting practice. Principals are deeply involved in all aspects of the consulting process, from shaping client strategy and defining desired outcomes to guiding project teams through execution and delivery. In this role, you will work directly with clients, Partners, other Principals, and consulting teams to solve complex organizational, operational, and strategic challenges. You will help clients identify their greatest problems and opportunities, define what success looks like, and develop practical, innovative solutions that drive measurable impact.

Requirements

Strong executive presence with the ability to build trust and credibility with senior leaders and key stakeholders.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, and communication skills.
Ability to translate complex client challenges into clear strategies, actionable recommendations, and measurable deliverables.
Strong client relationship management skills with the ability to serve as a trusted advisor, thought partner, and facilitator.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution across multiple client engagements.
Proven ability to guide, mentor, and develop consulting teams, including Engagement Managers, Associates, and Business Analysts.
Strong business judgment and comfort working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented consulting environment.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams, priorities, stakeholders, and internal initiatives.
Experience supporting business development, proposal development, client expansion, or solution design.
Commitment to building a collaborative, high-performing consulting culture focused on client impact and execution excellence.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
Significant experience in management consulting, strategy consulting, organizational transformation, or a related advisory role.
Demonstrated experience leading complex client engagements from problem definition through execution.
Experience developing strategies, frameworks, recommendations, and implementation plans for clients.
Experience leading or supporting engagements related to organizational transformation, strategic development and implementation, market research and assessments, private equity due diligence, operational improvement, growth strategy, or change management.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in business, public policy, education, organizational leadership, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Engage directly with clients to understand their most pressing challenges, opportunities, goals, and desired outcomes
Define the outcomes that will constitute success and provide consultative services that help clients achieve those outcomes
Work directly with Partners and other Principals to craft innovative strategies that shape the future direction of client organizations
Serve as a trusted thought partner, advisor, and facilitator to senior client stakeholders
Provide thought leadership to teams of Engagement Managers, Associates, and Business Analysts throughout the consulting lifecycle
Lead and support project execution across engagements such as: Organizational transformation, Strategic development and implementation, Private equity due diligence, Market research and assessments, Operational improvement, Growth strategy, Change management
Translate complex client needs into clear strategies, actionable recommendations, and measurable deliverables
Build and maintain strong client relationships that support long-term partnership and continued business growth
Manage diverse and impactful internal initiatives that support firm priorities, practice development, and operational excellence
Play an active role in mentoring, coaching, and inspiring ambitious consultants across the firm
Support business development efforts through client relationship management, solution design, proposal development, and market insight
Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing consulting culture focused on client impact, analytical rigor, and execution excellence