TL;DR

Associate Principal, Engagement Management (Project Management): Leading complex, multi-workstream consulting engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery for UK&I clients with an accent on engagement leadership, program governance, and client delivery excellence. Focus on managing client relationships, financial performance, and team leadership to achieve strong commercial outcomes.

Location: Hybrid in London

Company

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that helps clients synchronize strategy and talent to drive superior performance.

What you will do

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-workstream client engagements.
  • Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and lead key client meetings.
  • Own engagement financials, including forecasting, revenue recognition, billing, and margin.
  • Matrix-lead and coordinate diverse delivery teams across Korn Ferry solutions.
  • Contribute to the development of delivery best practices and engagement management capability.

Requirements

  • Significant experience leading the delivery of complex consulting or professional services engagements.
  • Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary, matrixed teams.
  • Experience owning engagement financials and commercial outcomes.
  • Strong understanding of programme and project management disciplines.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

Culture & Benefits

  • Access to world-class intellectual property and formal development programmes through the Korn Ferry Institute.
  • Competitive total rewards package, including performance-related bonuses.
  • Inclusive environment where colleagues are valued for their contribution and supported to thrive.
  • Flexible and agile working arrangements and welcome candidates returning after career breaks.