ARE YOU READY TO ‘BE MORE THAN’?
No one knows more about aligning talent and organizational strategies than us. With our unique expertise, we help clients release the power of their collective genius and drive superior performance.
At Korn Ferry, we’re passionate about creating a diverse, autonomous, and flexible environment. Having a career at Korn Ferry means talent thrives and excellence is always recognized and rewarded.
You’ll be empowered to share your ideas and follow them through. And because we’re all about taking talent further, you can look forward to exceptional training and development opportunities in every role.
OUR PURPOSE
To enable people and organizations to exceed their potential.
OUR VISION
To be the preeminent organizational consultancy.
OUR VALUES
Inclusion – We embrace people with different points of view and work as one team.
Honesty – We say what we mean and do what we say, holding ourselves to the highest standards.
Knowledge – We are insatiably curious and committed to continuous learning.
Performance – We never settle for the status quo and strive to be better every day.
The Opportunity
Position
Senior Consultant – Engagement Management
Location
London (hybrid working)
About Korn Ferry Consulting
Our Consulting Line of Business spans 29 countries across EMEA, working across six major markets within our four main solution areas: Organizational Strategy, Total Reward, Leadership & Development, and Assessment & Succession.
As a Senior Consultant at Korn Ferry, you will play a pivotal role in the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex client engagements. While many of our current large-scale programmes sit within Assessment & Succession and Leadership & Professional Development, this role is solution-agnostic. The primary focus is excellence in engagement management, programme delivery, and client experience, rather than deep specialism in a single solution area.
Role Overview
The Senior Consultant – Engagement Management is accountable for the successful end-to-end delivery of medium to large-scale Korn Ferry engagements. You will work closely with Client Partners, Principals, and multi-disciplinary delivery teams to ensure projects are delivered to the highest quality standards, on time and within budget.
This role sits at the intersection of client management, programme delivery, and commercial discipline. It is ideal for consultants who excel at bringing structure to complexity, coordinating diverse teams, and maintaining strong client relationships in fast-paced environments.
Key Responsibilities
Engagement & Programme Delivery
- Own the day-to-day management of client engagements from initiation through to close.
- Develop and maintain integrated delivery plans covering scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, and resources.
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary Korn Ferry teams across geographies and solution areas.
- Act as the primary day-to-day client contact, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
Financial & Commercial Management
- Track engagement financials, including budgets, forecasts, billing, and revenue recognition.
- Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, and change requests.
- Work closely with Client Partners to manage scope, expectations, and commercial outcomes.
Quality & Client Experience
- Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of Korn Ferry solutions.
- Maintain strong client relationships built on trust, credibility, and responsiveness.
- Identify opportunities to improve delivery effectiveness and client satisfaction.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Matrix-manage consultants, project managers, and other contributors within the engagement team.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment.
- Support the development of junior colleagues through coaching and feedback.
Skills and Competencies
- Analytical mindset – Able to structure complex programmes and synthesize information clearly.
- Strong engagement management capability – Comfortable managing multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and timelines.
- Client-centric approach – Focused on delivering value and building trusted relationships.
- Communication excellence – Clear, confident communicator with senior clients and internal stakeholders.
- Resilience and adaptability – Thrives in ambiguous, fast-changing environments.
- Integrity and professionalism – Upholds Korn Ferry’s ethical standards.
- Technology literate – Fluent in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and comfortable using AI-enabled tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT).
Experience & Qualifications
- Experience managing or supporting delivery of complex consulting engagements or programmes.
- Proven ability to coordinate diverse teams and stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
- Strong understanding of project and programme management disciplines.
- Experience within professional services, consulting, or complex client environments.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
The Korn Ferry Difference
At Korn Ferry, talent matters. We believe that when people are engaged in the right roles, developed, and rewarded, the firm flourishes. We place a high value on developing our colleagues from day one and throughout their careers.
Development is a partnership. We are a culture of self-starters who take ownership of their growth, driven by curiosity and a desire to be better today than yesterday.
Talent Development
Through the Korn Ferry Institute, you will have access to world-class intellectual property, formal development programmes, and continuous on-the-job learning.
Benefits
We offer a competitive total rewards package, including performance-related bonuses and a broad range of benefits. Our packages vary by country but are designed to support wellbeing, performance, and long-term growth.
Diversity Matters
We are committed to building an inclusive environment where colleagues are valued for their contribution and supported to thrive. We welcome flexible and agile working arrangements and candidates returning after career breaks.
Isn’t it time you joined us?
