Associate Vice President - Government & Public Sector

REACH YOUR POTENTIAL | COLLABORATE WITH AMAZING COLLEAGUES | MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN
Do you have the skills, passion, and commitment to transform North Highland’s Government & Public Sector clients for the better? Are you ready to be a changemaker? If so, join us.
North Highland is the world’s leading change and transformation consultancy. Simply put, we make change happen like no one else. And we’re on the hunt for a new Associate Vice Presidentin Government & Public Sector to lead the growth of our G&PS Portfolio as a Client Executive, as well as lead transformational client programmes.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?
Associate Vice Presidents are responsible for the acquisition and development of targetaccounts and the overall relationship of assigned account(s), including account growth, quality of delivery, client satisfaction, risk management, profitability, and client team effectiveness.
Exciting work you will do:

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  Lead a team in development of target Government & Public Sector accounts through hands-on involvement in acquisition, growth, delivery quality, client satisfaction, risk management, profitability, and team effectiveness

  
  


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  Build strong partnerships and authentic relationships with clients' executive team, and manage the overall relationship

  
  


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  Assess client risk and mitigate on an ongoing basis

  
  


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  Lead business expansion by identifying and nurturing new engagement opportunities

  
  


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  Develop compelling and targeted account strategies that drive new account acquisition

  
  


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  Manage client investments and a portfolio of projects to meet or exceed margin forecasts

  
  


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  Grow as a Government & Public Sector thought leader by developing your professional network through association memberships, speaking, and writing engagements, and community activities

  
  

What you will need?

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  12+ years of, professional services experience, currently or tracking towards senior leadership or senior executive level

  
  


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  10+ years of business development experience in the Government & Public Sector industry with 5+ years of experience in a leadership rol

  
  


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  Deep expertise and relationships in the Government & Public Sector

  
  


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  Demonstrated success leading new business development opportunities and selling solutions for existing and new Fortune 500 client accounts, including proposal development experience

  
  


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  Experience with MSP/VMS, large complex procurement-led opportunities and developing and selling opportunities on SOWs

  
  


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  The ability to identify out-of-the-box solutions and creatively solve complex technical/business problems

  
  


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  Demonstrated success leading a geographically distributed team

  
  


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  Experience running engagements, managing teams, and driving desired business outcomes throughout delivery, as well as the ability to pinpoint gaps and omissions

  
  


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  A track record of leading large, complex consulting engagements with roles that involve building and fostering relationships with senior-level client executives

  
  


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  An ability to authentically establish credibility, build consensus, and activate collaboration with clients and teammates

  
  


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  Excellent interpersonal/communication skills

  
  


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  A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, or relevant work experience.A master's degree and/or professional certificates are bonuses

  
  

TRANSFORMING CLIENTS. TRANSFORMING CAREERS.
Success—for both our clients and our colleagues—is all about putting people first and doing great things together. We believe that when we work as one team, we can take action today to build lasting capability for tomorrow.
We strive to have the most enviable culture on the planet, inspiring people to reach their full potential. Here’s how we make it happen:
Intentional, flexible growth.We never want you to settle. Leading your own growth and transformation is your prerogative—one which we’ll help you nurture and develop every step of the way. We’ll inspire you to learn, teach, and ultimately carve your own path. That means you grow, we grow, and so do our clients.
People-first, and then some.It goes without saying that people come first, but what comes next? Our people are always at the heart; your wellbeing and success is built on a collective understanding that every one of us can be a coach, a friend, and a fantastic listener—regardless of job title. We think of it as a celebration of individuality, difference, and diversity.
Make your own change happen.With us, your curiosity and creativity know no bounds. The reins are off. All we ask is that you have the courage to transform yourself and those around you—colleagues and clients alike. If you’ve got the drive to become a changemaker, we’ll do the rest.
Enviable Total Rewards.We inspire our employees to do their best work. Our Total Rewards Program encompasses Medical, Health, Life Insurance, Group Income Protection, pension contribution, and a variety of other perks like Family Planning, Enhanced Parental Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement. Additionally, we employ a Flexible Time Off vacation policy, wellness initiatives, and other programs around diversity and inclusion, Learning and Development, and social engagement.
READY TO MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?
North Highland makes change happen, helping businesses transform by placing people at the heart of every decision. It’s how lasting progress is made. With our blend of workforce, customer, and operational expertise, we’re recognized as the world’s leading transformation consultancy. We break new ground today, so tomorrow is easier to navigate.
Founded in 1992, North Highland is regularly named one of the best places to work. We are a proud member of Cordence Worldwide, a global network of truly connected consultancy firms with the ability to think and deliver together.
This means North Highland has more than 3,500 experts in 50+ offices around the globe on hand to partner with you.
Please note that applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.
North Highland is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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