Consulting Principal

CannonDesign

. Support sourcing, pursuing, winning, and delivering work through Cityfi prime work or integrated pursuits across consulting and CannonDesign .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $204,000 - $229,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading multidisciplinary consulting practices with a focus on mobility and civic innovation, while driving growth strategies and talent development across diverse geographic markets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership In Mobility And Civic InnovationBusiness Strategy DevelopmentTalent Development And Team BuildingClient Relationship ManagementLiving-Centered Design Principles

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Hard Skills

Business PlanningPro-Forma DevelopmentGrowth Strategy RefinementKPI Monitoring And ReportingProject ManagementUrban PlanningPlacemakingOperational IntegrationConsulting Services DeliveryTechnical Skills Application

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingMentoringCollaborationStrategic ThinkingProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Civic InnovationMobilityConsultingPublic Sector AdvisoryPrivate Sector Advisory

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support sourcing, pursuing, winning, and delivering work through Cityfi prime work or integrated pursuits across consulting and CannonDesign
Build capacity and drive the establishment, definition, and growth of the Cityfi brand and team
Serve as a member of CannonDesign consulting platform’s leadership team
Secure and deliver work aligned with Cityfi’s ambitions
Identify market opportunities across consulting brands and create a sustainable plan for Cityfi US, Canada, and EU
Define investment, develop business planning materials and pro-forma, and manage toward 10% year-over-year growth in NSF and revenue while achieving at least 25% profitability
Refine the Cityfi growth strategy in response to market opportunities and challenges
Establish the operating platform for successful client delivery across consulting services
Monitor, report, and facilitate achievement of growth KPIs
Recruit and develop talent to scale the network and opportunities
Apply Living-Centered Design principles with multidisciplinary teams to create user-centered solutions
Build and nurture long-term client and internal partner relationships
Embed human-centered strategies reflecting community, social, operational, and financial impact
Deploy technical skills on relevant projects and mentor project teams
Win and lead complex civic innovation, transit, and mobility projects
Achieve growth in active opportunities, $3M in subsequent-year Net Signed Fee, 10% year-over-year Cityfi revenue and profit growth, and 50% direct utilization on billable Cityfi projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven history of successful leadership roles in private and public sectors, including strong reputation in mobility and civic innovation
Experience in top tier consulting, planning, operations, or development
Experience managing talent development functions, including building teams and developing talent pipelines
Experience developing a global multi-disciplinary consulting practice, including operational integration across many branded services
Public and private-sector advisory experience in business strategy, experience, planning, placemaking, mobility, and urban planning
Ability to manage multiple corporate priorities and several client projects while growing a new service line across a broad geographic area
Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s or advanced degree preferred
Technical skills on relevant projects
Resume and portfolio required when applying
Mandatory compliance and other training must be completed within required timeframes
Adherence to internal policies and Code of Conduct

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonuses
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Flexible spending account options
Voluntary insurances
Paid time off
Flex-time schedules
Remote work options
401k plan
Employee perk programs
Equal opportunity and DEI initiatives
Employee Resource Groups open to everyone