Business Consultant (m/w/d)

At LHH, we partner with organizations to identify transformative talent, develop leaders, and support organizational growth. With strong brand recognition, industry-leading analytics, and one of the highest NPS scores in the industry, we are expanding our Interim Management practice across North America. In alignment with our Learning & Development and Career Transition & Mobility businesses, we deliver integrated solutions that deepen client partnerships and enhance market reputation.

The Director, Interim Management – USA will play a key role in expanding the U.S. Interim Management practice by driving business development, managing client relationships, and delivering exceptional solutions to meet evolving client needs. This individual contributor role focuses on client acquisition, engagement delivery, and market impact—serving as a trusted advisor to senior executives and boards navigating periods of change, transformation, and growth.

• Develop and grow a personal book of business by identifying, pursuing, and securing interim management opportunities across key industries and functions.
• Partner with senior client stakeholders to assess leadership gaps, define engagement needs, and design tailored interim management solutions.
• Source, evaluate, and engage high-caliber interim executives to meet client requirements and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Manage the full engagement lifecycle, including proposal development, pricing, contract negotiation, project oversight, and client satisfaction.
• Build deep, trusted relationships with clients and interim talent, positioning LHH as a strategic partner in leadership and transformation.
• Collaborate with peers and leaders across LHH’s Learning & Development and Career Transition & Mobility practices to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Contribute to the continued growth of the U.S. Interim Management practice by sharing market insights, identifying new opportunities, and supporting national business initiatives.
• Participate in thought leadership, networking, and brand-building activities to elevate LHH’s market visibility and reputation in the interim management space.
• Maintain deep knowledge of market trends, economic shifts, and leadership needs to anticipate and respond to client challenges.
• Model LHH’s values and commitment to collaboration, innovation, and excellence in client delivery.

EDUCATION & JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Finance, or related field; advanced degree or professional certification preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience in interim management, including 3-5 years of proven success managing and leading teams within in the Interim Management space.
• Proven negotiation skills, the ability to persuade and influence decision makers and executives
• Capable of building and maintaining a vast network of professional relationships
• Demonstrated success in delivering profitable growth and meeting financial objectives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Experienced business development professional with a proven ability to grow client relationships and drive revenue in a professional services or business-to-business environment.
  • Collaborative and consultative approach, skilled at influencing stakeholders and aligning solutions to client needs.
  • Strong commercial acumen, including experience with pricing, ROI assessment, and business case development.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with senior executives and C-suite clients.
  • Adept at working across functions and practices within a matrixed, global organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify new market opportunities and develop innovative client solutions.
  • Highly organized, with strong follow-through and a focus on delivering exceptional client outcomes.
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity, assessing business risks, and adapting to evolving client priorities.

KEY BEHAVIORS

• Operates with integrity, accountability, and a client-first mindset.
  • Collaborates effectively across teams and practices to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions.
  • Drives value by identifying opportunities, creating solutions, and achieving measurable business results.
  • Demonstrates agility, resilience, and sound judgment in complex or changing environments.
  • Contributes to a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and shared success.
  • Serves as a credible and visible brand ambassador, building trust with clients and representing LHH’s values in the market.

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 30,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally.

You’ll have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways to achieve total balance between the demands of their jobs and their lives. That’s why we give you the autonomy and support you need to work in the way that makes you most productive, agile, confident, and insightful.

Putting people first, pioneering with a collective spirit and always advancing with a growth mindset -that’s what we stand for at the Adecco Group. Here, we are all individuals with a unique perspective on the world we live in. That’s what makes us stronger. Whoever you are and whatever your background, you can be yourself. So, we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you. We offer a range of world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while the sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together.

Make an impact where it matters most.

Adecco Group North America, through an impressive portfolio of staffing industry leading brands including Adecco General Staffing, Entegee, Lee Hecht Harrison Professional Recruitment, Modis, and Pontoon is the world’s leading provider of Human Resources solutions.

We are the workforce experts delivering staffing and career service solutions to organizations and individuals across all industries. Collectively we harness the power of some of the greatest talent in the world. That talent and expertise allows us to do business globally and act locally with deep knowledge in niche areas.

Every day, we have more than 100,000 associates on assignment, 30,000 colleagues working internally to support more than 10,000 clients in the United States and Canada. Ensuring our business units are prepared to deliver outstanding service to our associates and clients, the Adecco Group North America team provides a strong infrastructure through our corporate and shared services teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: 

• The California Fair Chance Act 
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance 
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers 
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $91,243 - $182,485. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, key skills, and geographic location.  In addition to base salary, the position is also eligible for incentive compensation based on achievements outlined in the compensation plan.

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Available paid leave includes Personal Time Off (PTO) on an accrual basis up to 152 hours a year, 10 Paid Holidays, 1 Community Service Day, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.  PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.

Posting date: 11-17-2025