Manager/Senior Manager - Operations Consulting

• Operations Transformation Consulting - Consumer & Retail

• $165,000–$200,000 base profit share potential sign-on

• US-wide travel | 4 days/week on client site | Training period in UK HQ

• Preference for Chicago-based candidates, other US locations will be considered

Our client is a results-driven management consultancy that guarantees delivery of complex operational transformations, and now, they’ve officially launched in the US.

Backed by decades of UK success, they're investing heavily in the US and building a new team from the ground up. You’ll be empowered to own client impact, work at boardroom and shopfloor levels, and embed sustainable change that sticks.

The Lead Consultant (Manager) will lead critical transformation programs within the Consumer and Retail sectors, managing compact, high-performing teams to deliver outcomes worth millions.

You’ll begin your journey with full immersion in the firm’s proven methodology, spending your first few months at their UK HQ before stepping into a key leadership role in the US.

In your role you will:

– Deliver multi-million-dollar transformation workstreams across Consumer and Retail clients

– Lead teams of four-eight consultants in high-trust, data-led client engagements

– Work closely with program leads to align KPIs to strategic business outcomes

– Drive delivery governance and continuous improvement on-site, 4 days/week

– Build senior client relationships that unlock progress and long-term impact

You Will Need:

– 6 months experience as a Manager at a top-tier consulting firm

– 5 years consulting experience

– A track record of delivering measurable operational improvements in Retail or Consumer

– Strong analytical problem-solving and storytelling ability

– Confidence working across all levels of client organizations, from C-suite to front line

– Right to work in the US without any VISA sponsorship

– Flexibility to travel extensively and spend several months in the UK

Why You’ll Love It:

– $165k–$210k base profit-sharing potential sign-on

– Bi-annual appraisals and transparent promotion opportunities

– A highly supportive, feedback-rich culture backed by a proven delivery methodology

– Chance to build a new market

Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted. We genuinely appreciate the time and interest shown in applying.