Senior Consultant

Tarka Talent; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarka Talent in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Consultant (Operations Consulting) to lead client engagements across the United States from a base in Charlotte.

You will drive operational transformation, analyze processes and data, and deliver practical recommendations while mentoring junior colleagues and engaging senior sponsors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of operations consulting experience gained within a leading consulting firm.
• A strong academic record with a technical, engineering, mathematical, scientific, or analytical background.
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to turn complex data into actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Willingness to travel Monday through Thursday to client sites across the US.

Responsibilities

• Lead workstreams on operational excellence, performance improvement, and business transformation engagements.
• Analyse business processes, data, and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop practical recommendations and support clients through implementation.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and project sponsors.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and mentor junior consultants where appropriate.

Skills

Operations consulting

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Technical/Engineering/Mathematical/Scientific/Analytical background

Job description

• Job Title: Senior Consultant (Operations Consulting)
• Salary Range: $130,000 Base Salary + Profit Share
• Location / Working Model: Charlotte, North Carolina | Client-Facing Role with Travel Monday to Thursday

If you're an experienced operations consultant looking to accelerate your career, work directly with senior business leaders, and deliver measurable results, this is an opportunity to step into a high-impact Senior Consultant role.

You'll join a highly respected consulting team focused on helping organisations improve performance, solve complex operational challenges, and implement sustainable change. This is a hands-on consulting position where you'll have significant client exposure, real responsibility, and a clear route for progression.

The Senior Consultant will drive and support operational improvement and transformation projects for clients across the United States, with Chartlotte as your home base.

Role Highlights

• Lead workstreams on operational excellence, performance improvement, and business transformation engagements
• Analyse business processes, data, and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities
• Develop practical recommendations and support clients through implementation
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and project sponsors
• Contribute to business development initiatives and mentor junior consultants where appropriate

You Will Need

• 3+ years of operations consulting experience gained within a leading consulting firm
• A strong academic record with a technical, engineering, mathematical, scientific, or analytical background
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to turn complex data into actionable recommendations
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Willingness to travel Monday through Thursday to client sites across the US

Why You'll Love It

• $130,000 base salary plus profit-share opportunity
• Merit-based promotion opportunities, not tied to tenure
• Exposure to senior executives and major transformation programmes
• Clear and merit-based progression opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Ongoing professional development and consulting skills training
• Opportunity to make a visible and measurable impact for clients
• Collaborative and supportive consulting culture
• Generous paid time off and recognised public holidays
• Long-term career growth within an expanding consultancy