Executive Managing Director: Growth, Delivery & Leadership

Inspire11; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire11 is seeking a Managing Director in the United States to lead a significant service line, portfolio of accounts, or capability area. You will own growth, margin, and delivery quality, shaping leadership culture across executives and teams.

This role reports to Executive Leadership and requires on-site presence across multiple markets. You will drive forecast-based growth, build durable client relationships, and lead complex pursuits while developing leaders who can scale the business

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years in consulting, professional services, or equivalent leadership roles.
• Demonstrated ownership of revenue growth, margin, and forecasting.
• Track record of winning and expanding executive relationships.
• Experience leading senior leaders and scaling teams.
• Strong understanding of delivery economics: pricing, staffing mix, utilization, margin levers.
• High-confidence executive communication and presence.
• Ability to make clear calls with imperfect information.

Responsibilities

• Own revenue growth and the underlying engine that produces it with disciplined forecasting.
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline across existing clients and new logo pursuits.
• Lead complex pursuits—qualification, deal strategy, pricing, staffing model, and close.
• Develop account expansion strategies that move relationships from project-based to partnership-based.
• Translate market signals into clear offerings, packaging, and positioning.
• Partner with Sales on territory strategy, win themes, and pipeline hygiene.
• Drive a culture where business development is a normal leadership behavior.

Skills

Leadership

Forecasting

Executive relationships

Delivery excellence

Talent development

Job description

Inspire11 is seeking a Managing Director in the United States to lead a significant service line, portfolio of accounts, or capability area. You will own growth, margin, and delivery quality, shaping leadership culture across executives and teams.

This role reports to Executive Leadership and requires on-site presence across multiple markets. You will drive forecast-based growth, build durable client relationships, and lead complex pursuits while developing leaders who can scale the business