Principal Consultant- Strategy, Growth, & Transformation
CREO Consulting
Sourced from CREO Consulting's careers site · verified 1 day ago
Durham, NC on site Full time 10+ years exp Company has sponsored H-1B before Posted October 20, 2026
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW
As a Principal Consultant, you will assume a pivotal leadership role in delivering strategic, high-impact solutions that drive transformative business outcomes for our clients. You will spearhead large-scale, high-stakes engagements, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and oversee intricate, high-visibility projects. With your seasoned expertise and thought leadership, you will shape business strategies and act as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives. Your ability to influence strategic decisions, optimize operational efficiencies, and generate value will be essential to both client success and firm growth. You will also support expanding the firm's market presence, driving new business opportunities, and strengthening long-term client relationships. This role is perfect for a dynamic, results-oriented leader who thrives on complex challenges and is ready to make a significant impact at both the client and organizational levels.
Preference given to candidates located in RTP, Chicago, or Boston.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Principal Consultant, you will assume a pivotal leadership role in delivering strategic, high-impact solutions that drive transformative business outcomes for our clients. You will spearhead large-scale, high-stakes engagements, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and oversee intricate, high-visibility projects. With your seasoned expertise and thought leadership, you will shape business strategies and act as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives. Your ability to influence strategic decisions, optimize operational efficiencies, and generate value will be essential to both client success and firm growth. You will also support expanding the firm's market presence, driving new business opportunities, and strengthening long-term client relationships. This role is perfect for a dynamic, results-oriented leader who thrives on complex challenges and is ready to make a significant impact at both the client and organizational levels.
Preference given to candidates located in RTP, Chicago, or Boston.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Lead and manage client projects.
- Lead large, complex, and high-profile client projects, including M&A integration and enterprise transformation engagements
- Manage and direct multi-disciplinary teams, guiding them to deliver on strategic initiatives with significant autonomy and authority
- Shape the overall direction of the engagement, ensuring that project objectives align with the client’s broader business goals
- Your expertise will be instrumental in mentoring team members, providing project delivery oversight, and maintaining high standards for project delivery
- Manage project execution and risk, to deliver high-quality, on-time results while ensuring client satisfaction
- Your proactive communication and leadership will be critical in keeping all stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the process
- Maintain personal billable utilization target.
2. Deliver client-ready deliverables, insights, and solutions.
- Produce and deliver highly polished, client-ready materials, including presentations, reports, strategic frameworks, and financial models that articulate complex ideas and provide actionable insights
- Ensure that all deliverables meet the highest standards of excellence, rigor, and clarity while tailoring solutions to each client’s unique challenges
- Your ability to synthesize sophisticated data into compelling narratives will be a key driver in presenting business-critical recommendations to senior stakeholders
3. Champion advanced data analysis and strategic decision-making.
- Lead the design and execution of data collection, analysis, and business assessments, applying advanced analytical tools and techniques to provide strategic insights across a variety of business domains
- Take charge of managing and synthesizing market research and client assessments, providing executive-level guidance to shape long-term strategies. Your ability to integrate insights into impactful business solutions will help clients address their most critical challenges
- Achieve annual sales target in support of the practicers business development goals.
- Have a hands-on role in expanding the firm’s client base by proactively identifying new business opportunities, developing relationships, and driving the sales process
- Lead the development of proposals, presentations, and pitches for potential clients, tailoring solutions to meet their unique needs
- Your ability to cultivate long-term client relationships, spot new avenues for growth, and support new business development will be crucial to the firm's expansion strategy.
- Lead strategic discussions with clients, helping them navigate challenges and pursue transformative solutions
5. Mentor and develop junior team members.
- Actively mentor and develop junior consultants, fostering a collaborative team environment
- Provide guidance on project management, client interaction, and skill development
- Foster a culture of continuous learning, to help cultivate the next generation of leaders within the firm.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
- 10+ years of consulting experience or equivalent work experience, including proven expertise in leading complex, large-scale engagements and building high-level client relationships with minimal oversight
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Preferred: Masters or equivalent post graduate degree (or post-graduate degree in process)
- A demonstrated track record of success in leading multi-disciplinary teams, shaping client strategies, and managing high-value projects that drive measurable business outcomes. Direct experience delivering engagements for private equity sponsors and/or portfolio companies.
- Project leadership experience, including the ability to mentor and guide team members, and effectively manage cross-functional groups to deliver results.
- Proven ability to identify new business opportunities, develop strategic proposals, and support client acquisitions, driving growth and profitability.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to and influencing C-suite executives and senior leadership teams.
- Expertise in strategic analysis, problem-solving, and delivering actionable insights across various business domains such as operations, finance, and market strategy. Experience with enterprise systems implementations or integrations (e.g., ERP, HR, and operational platforms).
- A history of navigating complex client environments and building long-term relationships that contribute to organizational success and market leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments while maintaining a focus on quality, client satisfaction, and team performance.
Skills
- consulting
- complex engagements
- high-level client relationships
- bachelor’s degree
- private equity
- project leadership
- team mentoring
- cross-functional team management
- business development
- strategic proposals
- client acquisition
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- written communication
- verbal communication
- C-suite presentations
- strategic analysis
- problem-solving
- operations
- finance
- market strategy
- enterprise systems implementation
- ERP
- HR platforms
- operational platforms
- client relationship management
- work under pressure
- master’s degree
- postgraduate degree
- Strategy
- Business Transformation
- M&A Integration
About this role
Summary
Lead strategic client engagements and teams, deliver transformation solutions, advise executives, develop business, and mentor consultants.
Job title
Principal Consultant- Strategy, Growth, & Transformation
Experience
10+ years
Industry
consulting
Location
Durham, NC · On-site
+ 3 more locations
- Research Triangle Park, Durham, NC · On-site
- Chicago, IL · On-site
- Boston, MA · On-site
As listed by the employer.
Salary
Pay not disclosed by employer
Visa sponsorship
Company has sponsored H-1B before
Management role
Yes
Posting history
- Oct 20, 2026 First posted
- Oct 20, 2026 Live now
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Posting history
- Oct 20, 2026 First posted
- Oct 20, 2026 Live now
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