Purpose of Job:Company Overview:We're hiring a Practice Director for our Consulting Group based in Houston, Texas or Blue Bell, PA. If you want to join a great company with a strong mission surrounded by inspired professionals working with leading corporations then please read on.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership, Growth & Market Development- Develop and execute the North America Consulting Practice strategy, business plan, and growth roadmap.
- Establish annual objectives, priorities, and performance targets aligned with regional and global business goals.
- Identify emerging market opportunities, industry trends, and client needs to drive growth and shape the future direction of the practice.
- Drive the expansion and maturity of the six consulting practice areas across North America and develop scalable, repeatable consulting programs that create measurable client value.
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Client Success teams to increase awareness, generate demand, and drive adoption of consulting solutions.
- Develop strategic partnerships and alliances that enhance capabilities, strengthen client value, and accelerate growth.
- Partner with global consulting leaders to support multinational clients and develop globally aligned solutions.
- Represent International SOS at industry conferences, executive forums, and client events to strengthen market visibility and thought leadership.
Commercial & Financial Leadership- Own the commercial performance of the North America Consulting Practice, including pipeline, revenue, bookings, profitability, and growth targets.
- Partner with Finance on operating plans, budgets, forecasts, and business performance reporting.
- Monitor pipeline, revenue, profitability, resource utilization, and key business metrics, taking action to achieve financial and strategic objectives.
- Drive profitable growth through effective pricing, portfolio management, resource optimization, and scalable delivery models.
- Identify and evaluate growth opportunities, investments, and strategic partnerships that strengthen the practice.
Required Skills, Knowledge & Leadership Competencies::- Proven leadership and people management skills with the ability to build, develop, and inspire high-performing teams.
- Strong strategic, commercial, and operational business acumen with experience leading growth-oriented professional services, consulting, or solutions businesses.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute business strategies that drive revenue growth, profitability, and client retention.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of an organization, including executive leaders, clients, and subject matter experts.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate successfully within a complex, matrixed organization.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, navigate ambiguity, and drive results in a dynamic and evolving business environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational execution.
- Proven ability to lead change, build organizational capability, and drive continuous improvement.
- Effective coach and mentor with a passion for developing talent and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
- Highly collaborative and culturally aware, with the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse teams, functions, and geographies.
Required Work Experience:- Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience, including 5+ years leading consulting, professional services, solutions, or advisory businesses.
- Demonstrated experience driving business growth, revenue generation, profitability, and operational performance.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and developing high-performing organizations within a complex, matrixed environment.
- Proven track record of partnering with sales and commercial teams to build pipeline, secure new business, and expand client relationships.
- Experience developing and scaling client-facing solutions, consulting programs, or managed services.
- Experience managing financial performance, including forecasting, resource planning, and achieving growth objectives.
- Experience building strategic partnerships, alliances, and market-facing initiatives that drive business growth an advantage.
- Experience working within a multinational or global organization and collaborating across geographic regions preferred.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience required.
- Advanced degree and/or relevant professional certifications an asset.
