This is a high-impact, dual-mandate role for a seasoned People & Organization leader. Operate as a senior thought leader within Cedar, a Forbes-ranked global management consulting firm with a legacy tied to the Balanced Scorecard. You will be instrumental in building client relationships and leading end-to-end HR transformation engagements onsite at the highest levels of client organizations, primarily within financial services and FinTech.
Responsibilities
Originate and qualify new mandates across target accounts, cultivating trusted-advisor relationships with CHROs, CPOs, and CEOs.
Lead proposal development, pitches, and scope negotiation, representing Cedar at industry forums and contributing to firm thought leadership and market positioning.
Lead end-to-end project delivery for engagements spanning organizational design, spans & layers, operating model work, and performance management framework design and implementation.
Advise on HR strategy, talent architecture, workforce planning, leadership & succession frameworks, culture & change management, and HR due diligence for M&A.
Manage project teams, ensuring quality, adherence to timelines, and client satisfaction while developing firm methodologies, tools, and reusable assets.
Requirements
15+ years of experience, with at least 10 in a consulting or advisory capacity. Prior experience at a top-tier or specialist HR/people consulting firm strongly preferred.
Demonstrated track record of originating and closing client engagements.
Deep expertise in at least two of the following: organizational structure & design, spans & layers, performance management systems, HR operating model & function design, leadership & succession frameworks, talent strategy & workforce planning, culture & change management, or HR due diligence for M&A.
Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects at senior organizational levels.
Exceptional executive presence and communication skills.
Strong commercial instinct to spot and shape client opportunities, coupled with analytical rigor and practical implementation judgment.
Collaborative, low-ego, builder mindset, comfortable with ambiguity and navigating complex stakeholder dynamics.
What We Offer
A senior thought leadership role within a Forbes-ranked global management consulting firm, founded by creators of the Balanced Scorecard.
The opportunity to lead and grow a critical practice area, shaping strategic human capital solutions for leading organizations.
Direct engagement with an ecosystem highly specialized in the financial services and FinTech sectors, including insights from IBS Intelligence and direct exposure to venture capital through Cedar Hill Capital.
A platform to directly influence client strategy and organizational effectiveness, contributing to firm methodologies and market presence.