Senior Consultant (Houston, USA)

Senior Consultants at Q5 lead significant project workstreams and play a critical role in shaping client outcomes, strengthening relationships, and contributing to commercial growth. 

You combine strong analytical capability with sound commercial judgement and the ability to influence stakeholders. You are trusted to manage client relationships day to day, deliver high quality outputs, and identify opportunities to extend Q5’s impact. 

Consulting at Q5 spans four core areas: 

• Project Delivery 

• Relationship Management 

• Business Development 

• Practice Contribution and Growth 

Project Delivery 

You manage projects end to end and shape the thinking that drives client decisions. 

You will: 

• Work closely with senior team members to scope and plan engagements; own delivery of defined components 

• Manage scope, risks, dependencies, and timelines proactively 

• Demonstrate strong critical thinking and articulate clear insights from analysis 

• Structure and facilitate client workshops to gather data and ensure alignment 

• Translate interviews, workshops, and data into clear recommendations 

• Produce high quality, client ready deliverables with precision and attention to detail 

• Supervise junior members of the project team  

Relationship Management 

You are a credible and confident presence with clients and manage working relationships independently. 

You will: 

• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders, including senior leaders 

• Adapt your communication style to suit different audiences and contexts 

• Navigate complex and challenging situations while managing client expectations 

• Position Q5 as a collaborative partner focused on long term value 

Business Development 

You contribute to the commercial growth of Q5 in the North America market.  You understand how your clients’ businesses operate and use this insight to help shape opportunities and build the firm’s capabilities and reputation. 

You will: 

• Identify and surface opportunities to extend engagements or introduce additional Q5 capabilities within active client work 

• Contribute substantively to proposals, case studies, and thought leadership aligned to sector or service priorities 

• Support targeted business development activity including events, campaigns, and market outreach 

• Demonstrate commercial awareness in how work is scoped, positioned, and delivered 

Practice Contribution and Growth 

You contribute to strengthening and evolving the practice beyond your project work. 

You will: 

• Support internal process improvements and capability development initiatives 

• Contribute to business development activity, including organizing events and supporting brand presence 

• Share knowledge and best practice across the team to strengthen overall delivery quality 

• Mentor and develop junior members of the team 

• 3 to 4 years of management consulting experience 
• Bachelor’s degree or above 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong facilitation and presentation capability 
• Experience directing key project workstreams from planning through execution 
• Proven ability to foster client relationships quickly 
• Demonstrated analytical reasoning and solution-oriented thinking 
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to learn quickly in new contexts 
• Commercial awareness and experience contributing to business development activity 
• Proven ability to lead and mentor team members 

Ideally You Will Also Have 

• Experience in one or more of Q5’s core sectors 
• Experience in one or more of Q5’s service offerings 
• Familiarity with structured project delivery and change methodologies  

What We Look For 

• Adaptable thinking and ability to connect the dots in complex environments 
• Collaborative working style with a strong team orientation 
• Genuine care for clients and colleagues 
• Ability to build trust and bring people on the journey 
• Resilience under pressure and strong personal accountability 
• Willingness to step in and take ownership when needed 
• Distinct perspective and curiosity that strengthens the team 

At Q5, we offer a competitive and people-focused benefits package designed to support long-term success and sustainable performance. 

• 401(k) with 100% match up to 5% of salary – If you contribute 5% of your pay, Q5 contributes an additional 5% 

• Comprehensive health coverage – Q5 covers 85% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees  

• Five weeks paid vacation to support strong work life balance 

• Performance related bonus aligned to individual and firm performance 

• Global project opportunities across the Q5 network 

• Wellbeing support, including disability coverage, life insurance, EAP, and an internal wellbeing program 

We combine meaningful client impact with a culture that prioritizes balance, flexibility, and long-term career growth.