Executive Leader

4 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States MVP Recruiters Full time
Job Title: Managing Director

Gagen MacDonald is seeking a highly driven and collaborative leader to join our pioneering transformation consulting firm as Managing Director.

Qualified candidates have 15+ years of experience in business transformation, culture, change management, internal communication, and employee engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assuming overall accountability for the successful execution of the firm's business plan and strategic priorities
  • Guiding the flexible and agile management and decision-making around issues that arise in the course of the business
  • Aligning and efficiently managing all aspects of the business through adherence to the firm's governance protocols and calendar
  • Leading initiatives that strengthen and support the firm's culture and employee engagement
  • Leveraging professional networks and cultivating new relationships to discover and close near-term revenue opportunities
  • Providing strategic counsel, coaching, and operational support to individual consulting team leads
  • Driving accountability and client service excellence with consulting team leads to deliver excellent solutions to clients

The ideal candidate must have demonstrated ability to build, maintain, and grow a profitable multi-million-dollar consulting practice, and the willingness and ability to travel as required to serve clients, be visible in the marketplace, and establish new business opportunities.

The position reports directly to the CEO.

Gagen MacDonald helps organizations navigate the human struggle of change through our multi-disciplinary capabilities and critical human-centered insights.

We unite employees across all levels of an organization around a single vision, working from the inside out by aligning their strategy, structure, and culture to deepen employee engagement, shape stronger cultures, and accelerate business outcomes.

Our collective vision is to transform the companies that transform the world.

Gagen MacDonald is a wholly owned subsidiary of APCO Worldwide.

Leadership Qualities

The Managing Director will be a trusted and effective leader, demonstrating an ability to:

  • Engage and motivate teams to achieve goals and strive to new heights
  • Expand and strengthen trusting relationships with employees, clients, and prospects
  • Connect the dots across the firm to ensure learnings and expertise are leveraged appropriately
  • Secure new sources of revenue through an always-on approach to relationship building and cultivation
  • Drive bold and innovative thinking and a willingness to try new ways of doing things
  • Look around corners and accelerate our ability to stay pioneering in the market
  • Deeply listen to and productively engage around diverse perspectives
  • Demonstrate the executive presence necessary to be effective with senior leaders and garner respect within the organization and in the marketplace
  • Ensure timely follow-through to ensure forward progress of priority actions

Gagen's Commitment to You

Gagen MacDonald is a woman-owned business committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.

We are committed to delivering a positive employee experience that:

  • Enables employees to make an impact in the world
  • Brings continuous learning opportunities
  • Supports individual career growth paths
  • Focuses on employee well-being

Our Values

Our cause is our client's success

We are inspired by courage, passion, and a sense of fun

We build our community upon inclusive and collaborative teams, sustained through individual accountability

We celebrate individuals and their contributions to the vitality of our firm

We act with integrity, humility, and kindness in everything we do

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