Director, Consulting Programs & Talent Development

Bain & Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 187,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Bain & Company in Houston is seeking a Director, Consulting Programs to lead staffing and development for Senior Managers, Managers, and Senior Consultants in Texas. You will align capacity planning with client needs, influence cross-office staffing decisions, and drive professional growth across cohorts.

This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent stakeholder management in a matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic thinking and business judgment required.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Proven coaching and people-leadership capabilities.
• Based in Houston or willing to relocate; able to work four days per week in the Houston office.

Responsibilities

• Lead staffing for Senior Managers, Managers, and Senior Consultants across Texas.
• Partner with Talent VP, Partners, and regional leaders to balance client service and staffing needs.
• Oversee capacity planning and cross-office staffing decisions.
• Manage promotion programs and professional development across cohorts.
• Provide career guidance, mentoring, and performance feedback guidance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical capability

Business judgment

Stakeholder management

Communication (written & verbal)

Coaching & people leadership

Confidentiality

Cross-functional leadership

Partnering with senior executives

Leadership experience

Houston-based / relocation

Office presence 4 days/week

Travel readiness

Education

MBA or advanced degree

10+ years of relevant experience

Job description

Bain & Company in Houston is seeking a Director, Consulting Programs to lead staffing and development for Senior Managers, Managers, and Senior Consultants in Texas. You will align capacity planning with client needs, influence cross-office staffing decisions, and drive professional growth across cohorts.

This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent stakeholder management in a matrixed organization.