Principal Consultant
The Principal Consultant Role
Principal Consultants at P&C Global operate at the intersection of strategy, execution, and enterprise leadership. The role is designed for senior professionals who bring prior operating or delivery responsibility and are trusted to lead complex workstreams where judgment, discretion, and accountability for outcomes are essential.
Principal Consultants are responsible for framing complex problems, translating strategic intent into executable actions, and guiding delivery in environments where decisions have material business consequences. They work directly with senior client leadership, contribute substantively to engagement direction, and lead execution in dynamic environments.
This role is not a general consulting position or a developmental track. Principal Consultants are expected to contribute at a senior level from the outset, exercising independent judgment, owning outcomes, and representing the firm through substance, rigor, and results.
Scope of Engagement
Principal Consultants apply deep domain and operating experience to complex enterprise challenges where strategic intent must translate into execution. Their work spans problem framing, decision support, and delivery across areas such as:
- Enterprise and operating strategy in high-stakes environments
- Performance improvement with direct impact on results
- Digital and technology-enabled reinvention tied to execution outcomes
- Organizational and leadership dynamics affecting delivery and change
Principal Consultants are not limited to individual service lines or functional silos. They are deployed where experienced judgment, execution discipline, and domain depth are required to address enterprise-level challenges.
P&C Global does not sponsor visas or immigration and does not consider offshore or remote-only candidates for this role. Candidates must have permanent, unrestricted authorization to work in the country of employment at the time of application.
Responsibilities & Accountability
Principal Consultants at P&C Global are accountable for the quality, rigor, and execution of workstreams within complex engagements. They operate with significant autonomy, applying experienced judgment to frame problems, evaluate trade-offs, and guide delivery in environments where decisions carry material business impact.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading discrete components of enterprise engagements from problem definition through execution
- Translating strategic intent into practical, executable actions grounded in operational reality
- Exercising judgment in ambiguous situations, balancing risk, pace, and outcome quality
- Engaging directly with senior client leadership as a credible peer and advisor
- Guiding cross-functional teams through delivery
- Upholding the firm’s standards for discretion, professionalism, and substantive impact
This is not a delivery-support or advisory-only role; Principal Consultants are expected to own outcomes and contribute substantively from the outset.
As a Principal Consultant, you will:
Develop and implement transformative, sustainable solutions to complex business challenges.
Craft strategies, define recommendations, assess ROI, and oversee implementation.
Serve as a trusted advisor to C-level executives.
Clearly explain technical and conceptual constructs to help clients navigate overarching business processes.
Manage client deliverables with accuracy, within budget, and on time.
Applied Leadership & Professional Foundation
- A blended career profile of at least 10 years of experience combining senior operating leadership experience with meaningful management consulting exposure, including highly selective consulting or advisory environments
- Senior experience gained through corporate operating roles, technology-led organizations, or other environments where accountability extended beyond recommendation into delivery
- Demonstrated leadership of complex workstreams and initiatives, including accountability for delivery outcomes, structured problem-solving, and influencing senior stakeholders
- Credibility engaging senior executives as a trusted advisor and execution partner
- Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, manage trade-offs, and guide work through organizational, technical, and systemic complexity
- Strong business acumen with the ability to challenge the status quo and address cultural or systemic issues
- Global perspective and comfort operating across cultures, markets, and enterprise contexts
- Willingness and ability to undertake significant travel, often internationally, as required to lead complex engagements and embed with client teams
- Comfort operating across time zones and geographies in service of client and firm priorities
- Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, JD, Ph.D.) from a leading institution
- Additional education or training in strategy, operations, technology, analytics, or organizational effectiveness is additive and valued, but not a substitute for operating accountability
Professional Engagement Overview
At P&C Global, your career as a Principal Consultant isn’t just about work—it’s about making a difference, driving innovation, and achieving your goals in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Anticipate Exciting Challenges
Solve complex, high-impact problems, collaborate with leading organizations, shape strategies, optimize processes, and drive transformative solutions.
Thrive in a Collaborative Environment
Collaborate with a diverse group of experts, including consultants, industry specialists, and thought leaders. Be part of a team that exceeds client expectations.
Access Cutting-Edge Technologies
Access unparalleled technology capabilities to expand your skillsets and stay at the forefront of industry trends and drive transformative solutions for our clients.
Accelerate Your Professional Growth
Take advantage of tailored training, dedicated mentorship, and clear career pathways to unlock your full potential. We provide the resources to help you thrive.
Contribute to Innovation
Partner with global organizations to develop solutions that drive real-world impact. Your strategy and fresh perspectives will shape the future of industries.