Associate Principal, Engagement Management

Korn Ferry US; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Greater London seeks an Associate Principal for Engagement Management. You'll lead the delivery of complex client engagements, manage key relationships, and ensure financial performance. This role requires significant consulting experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of managing diverse teams. Join us for a career focusing on professional growth, inclusion, and exceptional training opportunities. Advance your career with a company committed to talent development and performance-focused benefits.

Benefits

Performance-related bonuses

Broad range of benefits

Exceptional training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading complex consulting or professional services engagements.
• Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary, matrixed teams.
• Experience owning engagement financials and commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex client engagements.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Own engagement financials, including forecasting and revenue recognition.

Skills

Engagement management capability

Client leadership skills

Commercial acumen

Structured problem-solving

Inclusive leadership style

Resilience and adaptability

Technology literate

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI-enabled tools

Job description

About Us

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business – synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That's why the world's most forward‑thinking companies across every major industry turn to us – for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 9,000 colleagues worldwide serve clients in more than 50 countries. We offer five core capabilities that span the full talent lifecycle:

• Organizational Strategy
• Assessment and Succession
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership Development
• Rewards and Benefits

Job Description

Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We help clients synchronize strategy and talent to drive superior performance. We work with organizations to design their structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people to bring their strategy to life. And we advise them on how to reward, develop, and motivate their people.

Our 11,000 colleagues serve clients in more than 50 countries. We partner with 99% of Fortune's Most Admired Companies and our clients are 25 times more profitable than their peers, outperforming the S&P 500 by over five times. We achieve this through five core solutions:

• Organizational Strategy
• Assessment and Succession
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership Development
• Total Rewards

ARE YOU READY TO 'BE MORE THAN'?

No one knows more about aligning talent and organizational strategies than us. With our unique expertise, we help clients release the power of their collective genius and drive superior performance.

At Korn Ferry, we’re passionate about creating a diverse, autonomous, and flexible environment. Having a career at Korn Ferry means talent thrives and excellence is always recognized and rewarded.

You’ll be empowered to share your ideas and follow them through. And because we’re all about taking talent further, you can look forward to exceptional training and development opportunities in every role.

OUR PURPOSE

To enable people and organizations to exceed their potential.

OUR VISION

To be the preeminent organizational consultancy.

OUR VALUES

Inclusion – We embrace people with different points of view and work as one team.

Honesty – We say what we mean and do what we say, holding ourselves to the highest standards.

Knowledge – We are insatiably curious and committed to continuous learning.

Performance – We never settle for the status quo and strive to be better every day.

The Opportunity

Position

Associate Principal – Engagement Management

Location

London (hybrid working)

Reporting Relationship

Principal / Senior Principal

About Korn Ferry Consulting

Our Consulting Line of Business spans 29 countries across EMEA, working across six major markets within our four main solution areas: Organizational Strategy, Total Reward, Leadership & Development, and Assessment & Succession.

The Associate Principal – Engagement Management plays a senior role within Korn Ferry Consulting, accountable for leading complex, multi‑workstream engagements and ensuring consistently high‑quality delivery for UK&I clients.

While many current programmes sit within Assessment & Succession and Leadership & Professional Development, this role is solution‑agnostic. The emphasis is on engagement leadership, programme governance, and client delivery excellence, rather than deep specialism in a single solution area.

Role Overview

As an Associate Principal, you will lead the delivery of large and complex client engagements, often spanning multiple solutions, geographies, and delivery teams. You will act as a senior delivery lead for clients, partnering closely with Client Partners and Principals to shape delivery strategy, manage risk, and ensure strong commercial outcomes.

This role represents a step up from Senior Consultant, with greater autonomy, broader scope, and increased accountability for client relationships, financial performance, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Engagement Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of complex, multi‑workstream client engagements.
• Set and maintain clear delivery governance, structure, and cadence across programmes.
• Act as a senior escalation point for delivery risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Ensure engagement delivery aligns to agreed scope, outcomes, and quality standards.

Client Leadership

• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Lead key client meetings and forums focused on delivery progress, risks, and decision‑making.
• Partner with Client Partners to manage expectations and resolve delivery challenges.
• Represent Korn Ferry with credibility and confidence in complex client environments.

Commercial & Financial Ownership

• Own engagement financials, including forecasting, revenue recognition, billing, and margin.
• Proactively manage scope changes and commercial risks.
• Support identification of follow‑on opportunities through excellent delivery and client insight.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Matrix‑lead and coordinate diverse delivery teams across Korn Ferry solutions.
• Coach and develop Senior Consultants, Consultants, and project managers.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performance team environment.
• Provide quality assurance and oversight across engagement deliverables.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the development of delivery best practices and engagement management capability.
• Share learning and insights across the Consulting community.
• Support internal initiatives aimed at improving delivery excellence and client experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced engagement management capability – Proven ability to lead large, complex programmes.
• Strong client leadership skills – Credible and confident with senior stakeholders.
• Commercial acumen – Comfortable owning financial performance and managing risk.
• Structured problem‑solving – Brings clarity and rigour to complex delivery environments.
• Inclusive leadership style – Builds trust, collaboration, and accountability.
• Resilience and adaptability – Thrives in fast‑paced, ambiguous contexts.
• Technology literate – Fluent in Microsoft Office and comfortable using AI‑enabled tools (e.g. Copilot, ChatGPT).

Experience & Qualifications

• Significant experience leading the delivery of complex consulting or professional services engagements.
• Proven track record of managing multi‑disciplinary, matrixed teams.
• Experience owning engagement financials and commercial outcomes.
• Strong understanding of programme and project management disciplines.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

The Korn Ferry Difference

At Korn Ferry, talent matters. We believe that when people are engaged in the right roles, developed, and rewarded, the firm flourishes. We place a high value on developing our colleagues from day one and throughout their careers.

Development is a partnership. We attract self‑starters who take ownership of their growth, driven by curiosity and a desire to be better today than yesterday.

Talent Development

Through the Korn Ferry Institute, you will have access to world‑class intellectual property, formal development programmes, and continuous on‑the‑job learning.

Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package, including performance‑related bonuses and a broad range of benefits. Our packages vary by country but are designed to support wellbeing, performance, and long‑term growth.

Diversity Matters

We are committed to building an inclusive environment where colleagues are valued for their contribution and supported to thrive. We welcome flexible and agile working arrangements and candidates returning after career breaks.

Isn’t it time you joined us?

Korn Ferry may use AI as part of its recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by humans.

Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry

If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programmes and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration / visa needs, benefit programmes, and HR policies applicable to that position.

Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.