Senior Consultant, Organizational Psychology & Leadership

Society of Consulting Psychology; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA Global is seeking a Senior Consultant to own client relationships, lead complex engagements, and drive growth in the local market. You will balance scientific rigor with relational presence to deliver impactful executive coaching and organizational consulting.

The role emphasizes delivery and business development, networking, and proposal development, with a focus on expanding CMA’s presence in your region and maintaining top-tier client experience.

Qualifications

• PhD in Industrial-Organizational, Clinical, or Counseling Psychology is required.
• Approximately 10 years of consulting experience with proven client ownership.
• Proven experience leading client meetings and senior/executive discussions.
• Strong grounding in assessment, coaching, and organizational consulting.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage client relationships from initial engagement through delivery.
• Lead client meetings, workshops, and executive-level discussions.
• Design and deliver engagements across assessment, coaching, team effectiveness, strategy, and org design.
• Translate data and research into practical insights for leaders and teams.

Skills

Client relationship management

Executive coaching

Assessment & feedback

Organizational consulting

Business development

Networking & proposals

Analytical rigor

Education

PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology

PhD in Clinical Psychology

PhD in Counseling Psychology

Job description

About CMA
CMA Global is a psychology-based consulting firm partnering with organizations to improve leadership, culture, and performance. We combine rigorous science with deeply human consulting to help leaders navigate complexity, growth, and change. Our work spans assessment, executive coaching, team effectiveness, strategy, and organizational design, grounded in our values of Squad, Stellar Service, and Science.
We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our growing team. This is a mid-career role designed for an experienced consultant who is ready to own client relationships, lead complex engagements, and actively contribute to business growth in their local market.

The Role
As a Senior Consultant, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients while playing a visible role in expanding CMA’s presence in your region. You will lead end-to-end engagements, facilitate high-impact client conversations, and balance strong scientific grounding with relational presence and judgment.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both delivery and development, building meaningful client relationships while also helping grow the firm through networking, proposal development, and new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Client Leadership & Consulting Delivery
• Own and manage client relationships from initial engagement through delivery and follow-through
• Lead and facilitate client meetings, workshops, and executive-level discussions
• Design and deliver engagements across assessment, executive coaching, team effectiveness, strategy, and organizational design
• Translate assessment data and research into practical, actionable insights for leaders and teams
• Navigate ambiguity and tailor solutions to complex organizational contexts
• Uphold a consistently high bar for quality, clarity, and client experience

Assessment & Coaching
• Administer, interpret, and integrate psychological and leadership assessments into client work
• Deliver executive feedback and coaching grounded in both data and relational insight
• Balance scientific rigor with empathy, presence, and situational awareness

Business Development & Market Growth
• Actively build and maintain a strong professional network within your local market
• Identify, pursue, and help close new business opportunities
• Develop proposals and scope engagements in partnership with CMA leadership
• Represent CMA externally through networking, speaking, and thought leadership
• Contribute to the long-term growth and visibility of the firm

Culture & Team Contribution
• Model CMA’s values of Squad, Stellar Service, and Science
• Collaborate closely with consultants across offices and geographies
• Contribute to internal initiatives, offerings, and continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications:
* PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Counseling Psychology
• Approximately 10 years of consulting experience, with demonstrated success owning client relationships
• Proven experience leading client meetings and facilitating groups at the senior leader or executive level
• Strong grounding in assessment, coaching, and organizational consulting
• Comfort with business development, networking, and proposal creation
• High relational intelligence paired with strong analytical rigor
• Alignment with CMA’s values and consulting philosophy

Location Requirements
• Must be willing to live in Denver, Kansas City, or St. Louis
• Strong preference for candidates who already have established professional relationships within their local market

Who Thrives at CMA
• Consultants who value collaboration over individual ego
• Professionals who care deeply about quality and client impact
• People who enjoy both thinking and doing
• Scientists who can speak human
• Builders who want to grow something meaningful, not just deliver projects

Travel
• Travel expectations are 2-4 nights per month (10-20%).

Compensation
• The compensation package is highly competitive and incented. Benefits are excellent.
• Professional development and continuing education for licensure requirements provided by CMA.

Why CMA
At CMA, you will work alongside thoughtful, experienced colleagues who care about each other and our clients. We offer the opportunity to do sophisticated, values-driven work while maintaining autonomy, flexibility, and room to grow. This role offers a clear path to deeper influence within the firm for someone excited to contribute over the long term.