Management Consultant - Principal - Chicago

About the role

Join us and be part of a dynamic environment where your skills and ideas make a real impact. As a Principal, you will:

• Manage multiple projects, designing transformation programs for large, complex organizations
• Lead and coach project teams, develop negotiation strategies, and oversee projects onsite for 1-2 days a week
• Engage senior client executives, becoming a trusted advisor, and inspire teams to achieve high results
• Focus on business development, meeting significant sales targets, and leverage your network for recruitment activities
• Your role will emphasize strategic thinking and creating tailored solutions for clients

Responsibilities

As a Principal, you will:

• Manage multiple projects, designing transformation programs for large, complex organizations
• Lead and coach project teams, develop negotiation strategies, and oversee projects onsite for 1-2 days a week
• Engage senior client executives, becoming a trusted advisor, and inspire teams to achieve high results
• Focus on business development, meeting significant sales targets, and leverage your network for recruitment activities
• Your role will emphasize strategic thinking and creating tailored solutions for clients

Requirements

We are looking for team members who enjoy and have experience of digging into complex challenges at a leading management consultancy or in a relevant industry position. Strong opportunities for career growth are an important part of our offering; as such, we love seeing ambition and a proactive approach to shaping your career to your goals and interests.

Qualifications

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

Skills

To meet client needs, we look for flexibility to travel; you can give us a heads-up on your preferences when applying. We'd love to hear about any additional skills or experiences you bring to the table. We're particularly interested in:

• Prior consulting experience and functional knowledge within strategic sourcing, procurement transformation and supply chain
• Project management and people management experience
• A strong academic background

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Flexible working hours
• Professional development opportunities
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee recognition and rewards

Pay

The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This role offers a flexible schedule, allowing for both remote work and occasional travel to client sites.