HR Practice Director: Strategy & Delivery

Advanced Resources; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Catena Solutions is seeking a Practice Director to lead a business and technology consulting practice, combining strategic planning with hands-on delivery. You will drive growth, manage P&L, mentor high-performing teams, and collaborate with sales to expand account footprints.

The role requires deep industry knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of consulting delivery experience.
• Experience in metrics / quota driven environments.
• Experience coaching and developing delivery professionals.
• Ability to provide clear direction and delegate effectively.
• High urgency and strong work ethic.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Ability to define and solve problems using data and facts.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual strategic business planning to drive growth and profitability.
• Manage practice P&L and KPIs to meet/exceed targets.
• Leverage industry insights to develop team and sales capabilities.
• Identify and create solutions to support practice capabilities.
• Ensure delivery performance and adherence to metrics across teams.
• Provide recruiting/sourcing support for subject matter experts.
• Lead account management and growth across assigned accounts.
• Drive process standardization and reporting across practices.
• Support sales with branding, offerings, and opportunities.
• Lead proposal development and client presentations for projects.
• Oversee delivery execution including resource management and quality.
• Develop regional networking, sales meetings, and industry events.
• Coach and motivate delivery teams with performance management and career development.
• Audit activities to ensure compliance with processes.

Skills

Delivery leadership

Coaching & development

Account growth

P&L management

Sales collaboration

Client meetings

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Job description

Catena Solutions is seeking a Practice Director to lead a business and technology consulting practice, combining strategic planning with hands-on delivery. You will drive growth, manage P&L, mentor high-performing teams, and collaborate with sales to expand account footprints.

The role requires deep industry knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.