Partner - Aerospace / Transportation Operator

About the role

We are seeking a Partner to lead the expansion of our Aerospace, Rail & Maritime (AR&M) Operator practice in North America. This role requires a proven track record in strategy consulting, hands-on experience in operator businesses, and a passion for building a new franchise.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale the AR&M Operator business across North America
• Own the sales pipeline and strategic client portfolio for the practice area
• Open doors at C-level with airlines, cruise lines, rail operators, MRO providers, and adjacent ecosystem players
• Lead high-stakes pursuits from opportunity shaping to proposal, negotiation, and closing
• Represent Porsche Consulting externally via thought leadership, keynotes, and industry forums
• Partner with our global ADT cluster to bring the full firm to North American clients
• Attract, develop, and retain top consulting talent; build a signature team culture
• Serve as a trusted advisor to client executives on strategy, operations, and transformation

Qualifications

• Experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm, currently at Associate Partner / Principal level or above, ready to take the next entrepreneurial step
• Passion for operator businesses: airlines, cruise lines, rail, MRO — hands-on curiosity, not just deck-level exposure
• Demonstrated ability to originate business independently — not just deliver assigned engagements
• Proven success in a similar leadership role at a top-tier management consulting firm
• Hands-on experience in Strategy, R&D, Operations Management, preferably in the Transportation sector
• Entrepreneurial mindset: comfort with whitespace, ambiguity, and building from a strong but non-dominant market position
• Minimum 8 years of total professional experience in both consultancy and Transportation corporations
• Impact orientation with focus on comprehensive implementation
• Second language fluency in Spanish a plus
• Willingness to travel across North America to engage clients and teams
• Strong desire to mentor and assist in the professional development of colleagues

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental)
• Employee Savings Plan 401(k)
• Holidays, Sick Time & Vacation time
• Education Assistance
• Employee Car Lease Program (Porsche Lease Program), Employee Discounts and Health Club Membership
• Porsche Discounts