Consulting Practice Leader

Centric Consulting, LLC; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Wellness programs

401k match

Self-managed PTO

Professional development

Remote and Hybrid Work

Job summary

Centric Consulting in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Senior Manager to blend hands-on consulting leadership with client relationship development, helping grow Centric's Cincinnati market.

You will lead client engagements, develop consultants, and leverage your local network to identify opportunities, with a focus on delivery excellence, business development, and practice management. This role requires 10+ years in consulting, strong communication, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in client-facing consulting with leadership responsibility.
• Established Cincinnati-area professional network of business leaders or referral partners.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide billable consulting services as a trusted advisor to client executives, guiding roadmaps and budgets.
• Ensure delivery excellence in client engagements, aligning stakeholders and milestones.
• Manage financial performance across assigned engagements, including budgets and revenue forecasts.
• Lead delivery teams comprised of Centric and client resources on a variety of business and technology projects.
• Demonstrate trusted-advisor presence, contributing to market-facing activities and growth.

Skills

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

People development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Location:Hybrid, must be local to Cincinnati, OH

Travel Expectations:10%

Join Centric Consulting - A Culture You'll Love

At Centric Consulting, we've cultivated a unique approach to business. Our business is built on three fundamental principles: Enjoy the people you work with, have fun, and do great work. These principles define our consulting model and have crafted one of the most vibrant cultures in the consulting industry - celebrating individuals, collaboration, and lifelong friendships.

As a Senior Manager, you will combine hands-on consulting leadership with client relationship development to help grow Centric's Cincinnati market. You will lead client engagements, develop consultants, and draw on your existing local network to identify business opportunities. Working alongside local and national leaders, you will connect client needs with Centric's capabilities and contribute to delivery excellence, business development, and practice management.

This opportunity is designed for an accomplished consulting professional ready to expand their impact across client delivery, business growth, and talent development, with the potential to take on broader market leadership responsibilities over time.

In this role, you will:

Client Delivery

• Provide billable consulting services as a trusted advisor to client executives. Contribute to roadmaps aligned with business goals, assess the financial implications of proposed initiatives, and help leaders understand relevant industry trends.
• Ensure delivery excellence in client engagements, including stakeholder alignment, milestone achievement, and budget governance.
• Manage financial performance across assigned client engagements, including budgets, margins, revenue forecasts, and delivery risks, and provide visibility to practice leadership.
• Participate in project steering committees, communicate delivery progress and risks to executive stakeholders, and coach project leaders on client management and communication.
• Manage and lead delivery teams comprised of Centric and client resources delivering a variety of business and technology driven projects.
• Demonstrate a trusted advisor presence by leading high-quality client delivery, exercising sound financial stewardship, and contributing to market-facing activities.

Business Development & Growth

• Activate and grow your Cincinnati-area professional network to initiate prospective client conversations, build referral relationships, and identify consulting opportunities through networking, thought leadership, and local brand-building.
• Contribute directly to sales, market and business unit growth through existing and new market relationships actively positioning Centric offerings.
• Expand existing accounts by identifying new ways to create value and positioning the full breadth of Centric's offerings.
• Partner with practice leadership to develop repeatable approaches to account growth and service expansion, balancing new opportunities with team capacity, employee well-being, and delivery quality.
• Lead discovery conversations and proposal development for consulting opportunities, partnering with local and national leaders on solution shaping, pricing, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Represent Centric in the local business community through community engagement, civic leadership, and active participation in professional networks.

Practice Management & Talent Development

• Lead and develop consulting teams, contribute to recruiting and staffing, and partner with practice leadership to grow the team. Set clear expectations, provide meaningful feedback, and support consultants’ career development.
• Contribute to internal firm initiatives, knowledge sharing, and innovation efforts to ensure we remain at the forefront of our industry.
• Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability, ensuring team members feel valued, recognized, and supported in their growth.
• Champion Centric's Core Purpose and Core Values in all aspects of practice management, employee development, client service, and civic engagement.

Who You Are:

• Strong experience, 10+ years. in a client-facing consulting firm, leading business and/or technology consulting engagements with increasing responsibility for client relationships, delivery outcomes, and team leadership.
• Demonstrated success expanding client relationships and contributing to new consulting business through opportunity identification, proposal development, and account management, with readiness to take on greater business development responsibility.
• An established Cincinnati-area professional network of business leaders, prospective clients, and/or referral partners, with the ability to engage those relationships in relevant consulting conversations and develop new business opportunities.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business challenges into actionable solutions.
• Demonstrated success leading consulting teams and developing talent through coaching, delegation, constructive feedback, and clear accountability while managing demanding client engagements.
• Bachelor's degree in a business and/or technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage senior executives and influence stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, high energy, and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Total Rewards:

We proudly offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive and well-rounded benefits package for full-time employees that have been designed to nourish your wellbeing, such as health coverage, wellness programs, 401K company match, self-managed PTO, and other unique incentives that celebrate your accomplishments.

Remote and Hybrid Work

Time Off When You Need It

Benefits That Flex

Professional Development

While benefits eligibility may vary for roles that are not full-time, we provide unique opportunities for growth, skill development, and more. Regardless of your role, you'll be part of a collaborative environment where every team member contributes to our shared success.

Discover more about our benefits by exploring additional details herebenefits.

Who We Are:

Founded in 1999 with a remote workforce, we combine the benefits of experience, flexibility, and cost efficiency to create tailored solutions centered on what's best for businesses. Now numbering more than 1,400 employees in the U.S. and India, we're committed to solving clients' toughest problems and delivering on our mission of providing unmatched experiences.

Our purpose at Centric Consulting is to bringunmatched experiencesto clients and employees. These aren't just words we use - it's how we became a company and who we are today. Providing an unmatched experience means we approach each other as human beings and lead with empathy and humility. It means we work diligently to ensure we are a place where everyone can create a sense of belonging and feel respected for who they are.

We know that creating and sustaining an authentically welcoming culture requires that we all play a part inpromotingdiversity, equity, and inclusion, from our business practice to how we show up for employees and communities. This is how we bringourmission and core valuesto life, working together to provide the highestqualityservices to our clients while allowing our employees to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the application or interview process.