Practice Director, Consulting & Solutions

International SOS

. Develop and execute the North America Consulting Practice strategy, business plan, and growth roadmap .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeHouston • Pennsylvania • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and strategic acumen in developing and executing business strategies that drive revenue growth and client retention. Proven ability to build high-performing teams and foster relationships across diverse functions and geographies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership And People ManagementStrategic Business AcumenRevenue Growth And ProfitabilityStakeholder ManagementConsulting Program Development

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Hard Skills

Business Strategy DevelopmentFinancial Performance ManagementResource PlanningPipeline ManagementOperational Performance ImprovementMarket Opportunity IdentificationConsulting Program ScalingPerformance Target SettingGrowth Roadmap ExecutionChange Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingAnalytical Problem-SolvingCoaching And MentoringInfluencing Skills

Industry Keywords

Consulting PracticeProfessional ServicesClient SuccessSales And Marketing PartnershipMultinational Client SolutionsMatrixed OrganizationEmerging Market OpportunitiesExecutive ForumsStrategic PartnershipsClient Retention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the North America Consulting Practice strategy, business plan, and growth roadmap
Establish annual objectives, priorities, and performance targets aligned with regional and global goals
Identify emerging market opportunities, industry trends, and client needs
Drive expansion and maturity of six consulting practice areas across North America
Develop scalable, repeatable consulting programs that create measurable client value
Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Client Success to increase awareness, generate demand, and drive adoption
Develop strategic partnerships and alliances
Partner with global consulting leaders to support multinational clients and develop globally aligned solutions
Represent International SOS at industry conferences, executive forums, and client events
Own pipeline, revenue, bookings, profitability, and growth targets
Partner with Finance on operating plans, budgets, forecasts, and business performance reporting
Monitor pipeline, revenue, profitability, resource utilization, and key business metrics
Drive profitable growth through pricing, portfolio management, resource optimization, and scalable delivery models
Identify and evaluate growth opportunities, investments, and strategic partnerships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven leadership and people management skills with the ability to build, develop, and inspire high-performing teams
Strong strategic, commercial, and operational business acumen with experience leading growth-oriented professional services, consulting, or solutions businesses
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute business strategies that drive revenue growth, profitability, and client retention
Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of an organization, including executive leaders, clients, and subject matter experts
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills within a complex, matrixed organization
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, navigate ambiguity, and drive results
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Proven ability to lead change, build organizational capability, and drive continuous improvement
Effective coaching and mentoring skills
Ability to build trusted relationships across diverse teams, functions, and geographies
Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience, including 5+ years leading consulting, professional services, solutions, or advisory businesses
Experience driving business growth, revenue generation, profitability, and operational performance
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and developing high-performing organizations in a complex, matrixed environment
Experience partnering with sales and commercial teams to build pipeline, secure new business, and expand client relationships
Experience developing and scaling client-facing solutions, consulting programs, or managed services
Experience managing financial performance, forecasting, resource planning, and growth objectives
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Dynamic and respectful workplace
Expertise, innovation, and collaboration-driven environment
Global network and opportunities to collaborate across diverse teams, functions, and geographies