Associate Director

Ladders; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 250,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Health insurance — medical, dental, V

Long-term disability

401K with matching

Commuter benefits

Team events

Onboarding and development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Ladders in Washington, DC is seeking an Associate Director to drive complex programs from planning through execution, delivering structured, accountable, and measurable outcomes. The role collaborates with business leaders, delivery teams, and strategic partners to align priorities and keep initiatives on track.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in consulting, strong PM skills, and a broad toolkit for multi-industry challenges.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in consulting.
• PM capabilities with multi-client expectations.
• Experience addressing strategic, operational, and organizational client issues.
• Innovative mindset for creative problem solving.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in business development and team initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex client engagements from strategy to execution.
• Serve as the primary contact for senior clients, overseeing strategic initiatives.
• Assist CEOs with solutions to critical business challenges.
• Manage priorities and workloads for high-quality client deliverables.
• Collaborate internally to create integrated solutions for clients.
• Direct and align multiple workstreams across clients and vendors.
• Mentor colleagues to support their professional growth.
• Set strategic priorities considering multiple perspectives.

Skills

Broad consulting toolkit

Project management

Communication skills

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Associate Director to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space. This role will drive complex programs from planning through execution with a focus on structure, accountability, and measurable delivery. You will work across business leaders, delivery teams, and strategic partners to align priorities, manage dependencies, and keep initiatives on track. The position offers the opportunity to bring clarity to complex work and deliver outcomes that matter across the organization within a Business Services environment.
Location: Washington, DC - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $250,000 – $270,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead complex client engagements from strategy to execution
• Serve as the primary contact for senior clients, overseeing strategic initiatives
• Assist CEOs with solutions to critical business challenges
• Manage priorities and workloads for high-quality client deliverables
• Collaborate internally to create integrated solutions for clients
• Direct and align multiple workstreams across clients and vendors
• Mentor colleagues to support their professional growth
• Set strategic priorities considering multiple perspectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Over 8 years of experience in consulting
• Proficiency with a broad consulting toolkit applicable across industries
• Strong project management capabilities with multi-client expectations
• Expertise in addressing strategic, operational, and organizational client issues
• Innovative mindset for creative problem solving
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in business development and team initiatives

Benefits

• Flexible time off policy
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Long-term disability and life insurance coverage
• 401K plan with matching
• Commuter benefits and snacks provided
• Team events for community building
• Thorough onboarding and continuous development programs
• Clear paths for rapid advancement within the firm

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.