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Consulting Practice Leader

Job Location: Hybrid, must be local to Cleveland, OH 

Travel Expectations: 10%

Job Classification: Full-Time

Join Centric Consulting - A Culture You'll Love 

At Centric Consulting, we've cultivated a unique approach to business.  Our business is built on three fundamental principles: Enjoy the people you work with, have fun, and do great work. These principles define our consulting model and have crafted one of the most vibrant cultures in the consulting industry - celebrating individuals, collaboration, and lifelong friendships. 

As a Consulting Practice Leader, you will play a pivotal role in driving client success, growing our business, and shaping the culture of our practice. This role blends delivery excellence, business development, and practice management. You will work directly with senior executives, both internally and with our clients, to deliver innovative solutions, strengthen relationships, and position our team as a trusted partner in the local market and beyond.

This is a unique opportunity for a proven leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, execution, and talent development. 

In this role, you will: 

Client Delivery

• Provide billable consulting services to clients by serving as a trusted advisor to executives, contributing to roadmaps aligned to business goals, understanding financial implications, and educating leaders on key relevant industry trends.
• Ensure delivery excellence in client engagements, including stakeholder alignment, milestone achievement, and budget governance.
• Manage financial performance for multiple projects and provide portfolio level visibility by supporting margin performance, revenue forecasting, and risk identification.
• Participate in project steering committees, supporting executive oversight and coaching project leaders on client management and communication.
• Demonstrate a trusted advisor presence by leading high-quality client delivery, exercising sound financial stewardship, and contributing to market-facing activities.

Business Development & Growth

• Drive new business opportunities through networking, thought leadership, and brand-building in the local market.
• Expand existing accounts by identifying new ways to create value and positioning the full breadth of Centric's offerings.
• Build repeatable growth models that allow us to scale service offerings sustainably, protecting capacity, talent health, and delivery quality while growing.
• Lead sales pursuits in collaboration with local and national leadership, from proposal development to contract execution.
• Act as an ambassador for the Centric brand through community engagement, civic leadership, and active participation in the professional ecosystem.

Practice Management & Talent Development

• Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing consulting team; set clear expectations, provide meaningful feedback, and support career development.
• Contribute to internal firm initiatives, knowledge sharing, and innovation efforts to ensure we remain at the forefront of our industry.
• Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability, ensuring team members feel valued, recognized, and supported in their growth.
• Champion Centric's Core Purpose and Core Values in all aspects of practice management, employee development, client service, and civic engagement. 

Who You Are: 

• Proven experience in management consulting and/or technology delivery, with increasing levels of leadership responsibility.
• Track record of building and growing client accounts, including direct sales and account management.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business challenges into actionable solutions.
• Demonstrated success leading teams under pressure, with a focus on mentoring and developing talent.
• Bachelor's degree in a business and/or technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage senior executives and influence stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, high energy, and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. 

Total Rewards: 

We proudly offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive and well-rounded benefits package for full-time employees that have been designed to nourish your well-being, such as health coverage, wellness programs, 401K company match, self-managed PTO, and other unique incentives that celebrate your accomplishments.      

• Remote and Hybrid Work
• Time Off When You Need It
• Benefits That Flex
• Professional Development  

While benefits eligibility may vary for roles that are not full-time, we provide unique opportunities for growth, skill development, and more.  Regardless of your role, you'll be part of a collaborative environment where every team member contributes to our shared success.  

Discover more about our benefits by exploring additional details here benefits. 

Who We Are: 

Founded in 1999 with a remote workforce, we combine the benefits of experience, flexibility, and cost efficiency to create tailored solutions centered on what's best for businesses.  Now numbering more than 1,400 employees in the U.S. and India, we're committed to solving clients' toughest problems and delivering on our mission of providing unmatched experiences.   

Our purpose at Centric Consulting is to bringunmatched experiencesto clients and employees. These aren't just words we use - it's how we became a company and who we are today. Providing an unmatched experience means we approach each other as human beings and lead with empathy and humility. It means we work diligently to ensure we are a place where everyone can create a sense of belonging and feel respected for who they are. 

What Makes Centric a Great Place to Work? 

We know that creating and sustaining an authentically welcoming culture requires that we all play a part inpromotingdiversity, equity, and inclusion, from our business practice to how we show up for employees and communities. This is how we bringour mission and core valuesto life, working together to provide the highestqualityservices to our clients while allowing our employees to reach their full potential.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  

Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the application or interview process. 

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