[Remote] Principal Consultant - Strategy, Growth, & Transformation

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CREO is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead strategic, high-impact solutions that drive transformative business outcomes for clients. The role involves managing complex client projects, delivering client-ready insights, and driving business development while mentoring junior team members. Responsibilities • Lead and manage client projects • Lead large, complex, and high-profile client projects • 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 senior leadership 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 of a minimum of 1700 hours per year • 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 • 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 • Achieves annual sales target, as communicated separately • 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 successfully close new business will be crucial to the firm’s expansion strategy • Lead strategic discussions with clients, helping them navigate challenges and pursue transformative solutions • 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 Skills • 7+ 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 • A demonstrated track record of success in leading multi-disciplinary teams, shaping client strategies, and managing high-value projects that drive measurable business outcomes • Extensive leadership experience, including the ability to mentor and guide senior team members, and effectively manage cross-functional groups to deliver results • Proven ability to identify new business opportunities, develop strategic proposals, and acquire new clients, driving growth and profitability • 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 • 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 • Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word • This role is open to remote candidates; however, preference will be given to those located in the Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Durham, NC; San Diego, CA; or San Francisco, CA • Masters or equivalent post graduate degree (or post-graduate degree in process) Company Overview • CREO is created to help companies solve their most difficult challenges so they can focus on the business of their business. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.creoinc.net.