Client Delivery Manager

Lead Strategic, High-Impact Programs with Korn Ferry Digital

Client Delivery Manager | Germany-Based | Fluent in German & English | Client-Facing Role

You can be based anywhere in Germany but contractually will be aligned to our office in Frankfurt. No expectation to be in the office every day.

At Korn Ferry Digital, we help organizations transform the way they connect talent to strategy. Through our world-class, integrated digital platform, we empower clients with proprietary data, insights, and analytics to drive lasting performance. With over 69 million assessments, 25,000+ organizations benchmarked, and engagement insights from 8 million employees, we deliver people solutions that are anything but ordinary.

We're looking for a highly experienced Client Delivery Manager to join our EMEA KF Listen Delivery team—an expert in delivering complex, long-term projects (12+ months) in fast-paced, client-facing environments.

Your Impact

As a Client Delivery Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our delivery model—partnering with key clients across the DACH region and beyond, helping them navigate and implement employee listening and engagement programs that drive transformation at scale.

• Lead multiple, complex programs (12+ months), including large-scale employee survey deployments and advisory services.
• Act as the primary client contact, building trusted relationships and guiding senior stakeholders with strategic, data-informed insights.
• Ensure best-in-class delivery, governance, and project performance across all touchpoints—timelines, budgets, risks, and resources.
• Deliver value across borders : work with clients in the DACH region and support wider international clients through collaborative delivery with Korn Ferry teams globally.
• Champion continuous improvement, using lessons learned and global best practices to refine delivery models and enhance program impact.
• Mentor project management colleagues and foster a team culture built on learning, growth, and excellence.

What You Bring

• Proven experience managing complex, large-scale programs (12+ months) in a consulting or professional services environment.
• Fluent in German and English—confident communicator at senior client levels; additional languages (e.g., Spanish) are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of project / program management methodologies (PMI / PMP, PRINCE2).
• Excellent financial acumen and ability to manage program budgets, forecasting, and invoicing.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to lead cross-functional, multicultural teams in dynamic settings.
• Located in Germany, with flexibility to travel within the DACH region as required. Minimal travel expected.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Market Research, IT, or a related field.
• Additional qualifications in Organizational Psychology or Social Sciences are highly valued.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Familiarity with SPSS / SAS is a plus.

Why Join Korn Ferry Digital?

• Work with globally recognized brands and senior stakeholders on programs that create real organizational change.
• Be part of a high-performing, international team at the intersection of people, data, and strategy.
• Gain exposure across borders, industries, and business functions—driving impact far beyond a single role.
• Grow your career in an environment that champions inclusion, innovation, and excellence.

Ready to take your consulting expertise to the next level?

Apply now and help shape the future of work—with Korn Ferry Digital.