Managing Consultant - Delivery and Account Leadership

Location: Denver, CO

Work Environment: Hybrid, periodic travel required   

Target Compensation Range: $170,000 to $220,000

Role Summary: Senior consulting leader driving complex client delivery and account leadership while growing long-term client relationships in the Denver market.

At The Gunter Group (TGG), we are a people-first management consulting firm and proud 20-time workplace award winner. We build trusted partnerships with our clients by working alongside their teams. Together, we deliver practical solutions and lasting impact across strategy, execution, people, and technology. We show up ready to roll up our sleeves, solve complex problems, and make a real difference together.

As a Managing Consultant at The Gunter Group, you operate as a senior consulting leader responsible for delivering results across large, complex client engagements while owning key client relationships. 

You partner closely with client leaders and TGG leadership to shape opportunities, guide delivery, and expand TGG’s presence in the Denver market. You deliver outcomes by leading teams, managing client accounts, and building long-term partnerships that drive sustained value for both clients and the firm.

• Deliver complex consulting services across large, multi-workstream engagements or multiple concurrent projects.
• Lead client engagements as a billable consultant, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction.
• Direct and support delivery teams, bringing structure and clarity to complex and ambiguous client environments.

• Serve as the account lead and trusted partner for key client stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with client leaders across diverse industries.
• Ensure strong governance, ongoing alignment, and accountability across owned client accounts.
• Partner with clients to understand evolving needs and identify opportunities for continued engagement.

• Build and nurture a pipeline of consulting opportunities by leveraging a strong professional network within the Denver business community.
• Lead early conversations with prospective clients to understand needs and shape scopes of work aligned to TGG’s services.
• Collaborate with TGG leadership to identify, evaluate, and pursue new client and industry opportunities in the Denver market.
• Contribute to business development efforts through relationship-building, insight, and strong performance.

• Manage, coach, and develop TGG consultants, strengthening delivery excellence and supporting long-term professional growth.
• Provide leadership and mentorship that enables teams to thrive in complex, ambiguous environments.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture focused on quality outcomes and continuous improvement.

• 8+ years of experience, including 5+ years in a consulting environment, leading client engagements and delivery teams.
• A strong professional network within the Denver business community and experience building local client relationships.
• Demonstrated success in business development, including selling professional services and managing client accounts.
• Proven ability to deliver tangible results in complex business environments across diverse industries.
• Experience leading client accounts and building long-term, trust-based partnerships.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills with the executive presence to engage senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading cross-functional consulting teams across execution, technology, people, and strategy service areas is a plus.
• Background in program/project management, business analysis, change management, process improvement, or Agile methodologies preferred.
• Experience working across business and IT stakeholders and supporting enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, CRM, POS) is a plus.
• Professional certifications (PMP, CSM, SAFe, Lean Six Sigma, CBAP, Prosci ADKAR) are preferred, not required.

The Gunter Group is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with team members primarily located in our three core geographies: Portland, Nashville, and Denver. Our consultants work across remote, hybrid, and onsite environments depending on client needs, with travel expectations varying by engagement and aligned collaboratively with both clients and team members.

We partner with organizations across industries including retail, apparel, government, education, insurance, and Fortune 100 companies, working alongside client teams to solve complex problems and deliver practical solutions that drive lasting results. Our work is rooted in strong relationships, thoughtful execution, and a shared commitment to doing quality work.

At TGG, we believe people do their best work when they feel respected, supported, and included. We are committed to fostering an engaging, fair, and authentic environment where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued. Our culture is guided by non‑negotiable values—including integrity, curiosity, emotional intelligence, collaboration, confidence, and the ability to thrive in ambiguity—and by a high standard of excellence in how we show up for our clients and each other.

The Gunter Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer.