Managing Director

Consertus

Managing Director for Consertus overseeing day-to-day management of the Advisory business unit. Leading client teams and managing P&L while fostering team development and engagement.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee all client teams within the Advisory business unit, ensuring engagements are delivered with quality, on scope, and on budget.
Serve as the senior point of escalation for delivery issues, client concerns, and staffing conflicts across the unit’s engagements.
Partner with Program Directors and client managers to monitor engagement health, manage risks, and maintain strong client satisfaction.
Ensure consistent delivery standards and adherence to Consertus’ leading practices across every client team.
Own day-to-day hiring for the business unit: manage the evaluation, hiring, and onboarding of staff to build teams capable of delivering the plan.
Manage the performance, development, and well-being of the unit’s staff, setting clear expectations and providing regular coaching and feedback.
Plan and manage staffing, utilization, and FTE projections across current engagements and upcoming work, coordinating with leadership and HR.
Develop emerging leaders and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement consistent with Consertus values.
Manage the day-to-day P&L for the business unit — tracking revenue, utilization, margin, and costs against budget — in partnership with the Business Unit Lead, who retains ultimate ownership.
Monitor financial performance, manage forecasts, and proactively flag and address variances to protect and grow margin.
Oversee accurate, timely invoicing and financial reporting in coordination with project accounting.
Ensure required reports are delivered on time and keep the Business Unit Lead informed of performance, risks, and resourcing needs.
Act as a trusted second-in-command, deputizing for the Business Unit Lead on operational decisions and in their absence.
Translate the unit’s strategy and growth plan into day-to-day execution across teams and engagements.
Support pursuits and growth by ensuring delivery capacity and staffing are aligned to won work and the pipeline.
Support the Business Unit Lead as required on growth, key clients, and overall P&L ownership by owning the day-to-day running of the unit. Also be a seller-doer in supporting the Business Unit Lead with identification of new opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in capital program management, advisory, consulting, or a related professional services environment, including managing teams and client delivery, with a particular focus in public sector clients.
Proven people-leadership and hiring experience, with the ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing teams.
Strong operational and financial acumen, including familiarity with P&L management, utilization, and project economics.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills; able to manage many client teams and priorities at once.
Proficiency with tools such as Excel, Salesforce and Vantagepoint.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree or professional certifications a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-paid life and disability insurance
Optional benefits like pet insurance, legal, and supplemental health plans
401(k) with day-one eligibility. You’ll get a 100% match on the first 3% of your eligible compensation and 50% match on contributions between 3% and 5% of your pay.
Generous time off: 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 15 days, growing up to 25
Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development

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Hard Skills & Tools

capital program managementP&L managementutilization managementproject economics

Soft Skills

people leadershipteam buildingorganizational skillscommunication skillsproblem-solving skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeadvanced degreeprofessional certifications