Lead / Principal Consultant - Operations Transformation

Location: Chicago / Charlotte preferred, open across Eastern & Central US

Salary: $165k–$195k + sign-on bonus

Working pattern: Monday–Thursday on client site, with travel across the US

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We are partnered with a high-growth international consulting firm that is expanding its presence across the US and looking to hire experienced consultants across Lead Consultant and Principal Consultant levels.

This is an opportunity to join a growing US business at a formative stage, working with Fortune 500 clients on large-scale operational and performance transformation programmes.

The opportunity:

The focus is on understanding how an organisation operates today, identifying where the biggest opportunities sit, and then working directly alongside the client to implement changes that deliver measurable, lasting results.

Projects can include:

• Operations and performance improvement
• Supply chain transformation
• Process improvement
• Increasing output and productivity
• Reducing costs and waste
• Improving yield and operational efficiency
• Reducing energy consumption
• Large-scale transformation programmes
• Data-driven operational diagnostics and implementation

You'll work closely with client teams, using data and analysis to identify opportunities and then staying involved through implementation to ensure the benefits are realised.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading operational transformation programmes and workstreams
• Managing teams of approximately 4–8 consultants
• Working directly with client teams on-site
• Building relationships with senior client stakeholders and executives
• Using data to identify and quantify opportunities for improvement
• Driving implementation and ensuring measurable outcomes are achieved
• Managing delivery, governance and resourcing
• Identifying further opportunities to create value for clients
• Supporting the continued growth of the US business

What we're looking for:

• Operations transformation
• Supply chain
• Performance improvement
• Operational excellence
• Process improvement
• Value creation
• Transformation delivery
• Previous consulting experience

Sector experience in consumer, retail, manufacturing or energy infrastructure is particularly relevant.

You'll also ideally have:

• Experience leading teams and/or workstreams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working directly with senior client stakeholders
• A track record of delivering measurable operational or financial impact
• Strong academic credentials
• A willingness to travel and work on client site Monday–Thursday

Why consider this opportunity?

Build something in the US

The US business is at an exciting stage of growth, giving you the opportunity to join an established international consultancy while still having a genuine influence on the development of its US presence.

Work with major organisations

You'll work with large, complex organisations, including Fortune 500 clients, on significant operational transformation programmes.

See the impact of your work

The focus is on delivery and measurable outcomes. You'll be working on problems where improvements can directly impact productivity, costs, output and the client's bottom line.

Strong career progression

There is a clear focus on development and progression, with opportunities to progress based on performance and readiness rather than being restricted to a fixed annual promotion cycle.

International exposure

New joiners will receive an initial period of onboarding in the UK before joining the US team and working across client locations throughout the country.

Compensation

• Lead Consultant: $165k–$175k
• Principal Consultant: $185k–$195k

Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates.

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