Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Director, Management Consulting to provide executive-level leadership across client engagements, drive significant revenue growth, and shape the strategic direction of the consulting practice. The Senior Director serves as a trusted advisor to C-suite and board-level stakeholders and plays a critical role in building the firm's brand, capabilities, and talent pipeline.

This role is ideal for senior consulting leaders preparing for Partner or Principal-level responsibilities while already operating with a strong commercial and strategic mandate.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Client Leadership

Act as executive sponsor for strategic, high-impact client engagements
Advise C-suite and board-level stakeholders on enterprise strategy, transformation, and performance improvement
Lead the design and oversight of complex, multi-workstream engagements across geographies and functions
Ensure delivery excellence, value realization, and long-term client satisfaction

Revenue Ownership & Business Development

Own and grow a significant client portfolio and revenue target
Identify, originate, and close new business opportunities across priority accounts and markets
Lead complex proposal efforts, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations
Build long-term, trusted client relationships that drive repeat business

Practice & Capability Leadership

Shape the strategic direction of the consulting practice, including service offerings and go-to-market priorities
Drive thought leadership, intellectual capital development, and market positioning
Represent the firm externally through executive forums, conferences, and industry events
Sponsor firm-wide initiatives focused on innovation, operational excellence, and growth

Talent & Culture Leadership

Lead, mentor, and sponsor Directors, Managers, and high-potential consultants
Play a key role in senior talent recruitment, succession planning, and leadership development
Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and values-driven consulting culture

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
8–10 years of progressive experience in management consulting or a closely related advisory role
Demonstrated success leading large-scale, complex consulting engagements
Proven track record of revenue generation, account leadership, and business development
Experience advising senior executives and influencing enterprise-level decisions
Exceptional executive communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or equivalent advanced degree
Deep expertise in one or more industries (e.g., financial services, healthcare, technology, energy, public sector)
Experience in a top-tier consulting firm or high-growth consulting practice
International and multi-market engagement experience

Key Competencies

Enterprise-level strategic thinking and judgment
Strong commercial acumen and ownership mindset
Executive presence and influence
Practice-building and people leadership
Ability to balance client delivery, growth, and firm leadership

What We Offer

Senior leadership role with significant influence over firm strategy and growth
Clear pathway to Partner / Principal or equivalent leadership role
Highly competitive compensation, performance incentives, and benefits
Opportunity to shape market-leading consulting offerings
Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and inclusive firm culture

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