Associate Director, Management Consulting

Teneo; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off policy

Healthcare coverage

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Team events

Job summary

Teneo is seeking an Associate Director in Washington, DC to lead client engagements at the intersection of business strategy and technology. You will structure fast-paced projects, guide senior teams, and translate strategic vision into actionable roadmaps across growth, operating models, and merger integration.

You'll interact with senior clients, mentor colleagues, and shape outcomes with rigorous analysis and clear points of view.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in management consulting and problem solving.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• Experience at the intersection of business strategy and technology, including areas such as technology-enabled growth, product and capability strategy, strategic roadmapping, operating model, organization design, or investment planning.
• Strong leadership and ability to drive work with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Drive and develop business and growth strategy, translating vision into actionable priorities.
• Structure and independently drive client engagements with workplans, analyses, and deliverables.
• Interact directly with senior clients as a trusted point person, shaping strategic initiatives.
• Connect business capabilities, product and technology to enterprise strategy and value creation.
• Develop strategic roadmaps implementing capabilities, operating model, and investments.
• Lead operating model, organization design, and merger integration work where tech drives value.
• Set direction and workload for engagement teams, mentoring junior staff.
• Collaborate across divisions and stakeholders to move recommendations into execution.
• Provide rigorous analysis and a clear point of view to senior leaders.

Skills

Management consulting

Strategy

Technology strategy

Operating model

Merger integration

Leadership

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Overview Of Teneo

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.

Overview Of Teneo

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.

Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions, and organizations.

Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organizational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, and ESG.

The firm has more than 1,800 employees located in 45+ offices around the world.

The Management Consulting Team at Teneo

Our Management Consulting division focuses on answering key strategic questions for business leaders through our mix of senior experience and rigorous analysis, combined with the unique expertise that exists across Teneo. We operate across a diverse array of sectors including Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Leisure & Hospitality, Software, Transport, and TMT, amongst others. Within these markets, we provide strategic, operational, and due diligence support, advising reputable Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 firms, key public-sector organizations, and leading private equity houses.

As an Associate Director, you are a client-facing leader who partners with senior leadership to define and execute client strategy. This role requires an independent strategy consultant who can challenge assumptions, structure complex problems, and turn strategy into action across areas such as growth strategy, technology-enabled strategy, operating model design, merger integration, and implementation planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and develop business and growth strategy, helping clients define ambitions, assess economics, and translate their vision into actionable priorities
• Structure and independently drive fast-paced client engagements, including workplans, analyses, deliverables, and coordination across account teams, clients, and relevant partners
• Interact directly with senior clients as a trusted point person, shaping and executing strategic initiatives with limited day-to-day oversight
• Connect business capabilities, product and technology to enterprise strategy and value creation, including capability planning, AI and platform considerations, and investment prioritization
• Develop strategic roadmaps that implement the capabilities, operating model, organization, and investments required to achieve a client’s business vision
• Lead operating model, organization design, and merger integration work where technology and product capabilities are important drivers of business value
• Set the strategic direction and workload for engagement teams, leading teams through multiple levels of management, and creating leverage for senior leaders while maintaining high-quality client service
• Collaborate across Teneo’s internal divisions and client stakeholders to craft integrated, practical solutions and help move recommendations from strategy into execution
• Bring intellectual rigor and constructive challenge to senior leaders and clients; test assumptions, identify implications, and develop clear points of view
• Serve as a role model and mentor to colleagues, creating clarity and momentum in ambiguous situations
• Establish priorities, drive analysis, and maintain accountability for deadlines and outcomes with a self-starter mentality

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant experience, with a strong foundation in management consulting, first-principles thinking and issues-based problem solving
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
• Demonstrated experience at the intersection of business strategy and technology, including areas such as technology-enabled growth, product and capability strategy, strategic roadmapping, operating model, organization design, or investment planning
• Broad industry experience is valued; particularly relevant exposure includes insurance, payments, fintech/financial services, technology, and technology services; deep specialization in a single sector not required
• Experience leading teams and managing workstreams, with the ability to work independently, create intellectual leverage for senior leadership, and drive work forward without frequent direction
• Approaches complex issues with intellectual rigor, critical thinking, sound judgment, and a willingness to challenge assumptions
• Powerfully persuasive communicator who can engage senior clients comfortably and professionally, while also getting into the details to drive analysis and execution

What We Offer

As a Teneo employee, you'll enjoy unique benefits including flexible time off policy; medical, dental, and vision coverage; long-term disability and life insurance; a 401K plan; commuter benefits; team events; snacks; and other perks.

New joiners are supported by an induction program, and continuous development is a key focus of life at Teneo—learning and knowledge sharing are at the heart of this. We have an environment and culture that is focused on supporting your development and career progression, with a dedicated Learning Team providing a range of learning opportunities and personal development support. Six-monthly promotion opportunities mean high performers can rapidly rise through the firm. Given our client base, you’ll be working on career-defining work that is exciting, rewarding, and impactful.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Teneo is an equal opportunity employer and promotes an inclusive workplace. Teneo considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Base Salary Range

$250,000-270,000 (compensation for this role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience that may fall outside of the range listed).

Bonus Eligible

Yes

Total Compensation Package

Includes annualized bonus, 401k match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of additional benefits and rewards.

Hybrid Flexible Work Policy

Teneo believes in in-person collaboration when possible. If you are assigned to an office, the company expectation is for employees to work from the office location a minimum of three times a week.