Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent
Managing Director - Public Sector Transport
Client Executive | London | Hybrid
Our client is a global change and transformation consultancy specialising in large-scale, complex programmes across the public sector. The firm partners with senior leaders to move from strategy to reality through pragmatic, outcome-driven delivery.
They are seeking a Managing Director (Client Executive) to join the Public Sector leadership team, with responsibility for leading and growing the Public Sector Transport portfolio. This is a senior leadership position combining P&L ownership, client executive accountability, and growth leadership across a strategically significant subsector.
You'll have the opportunity to:
Serve as Client Executive and P&L owner for a portfolio of Public Sector Transport accounts
Shape and execute growth strategy across a high-impact public sector portfolio
Originate, win, and expand complex transformation engagements
Lead large, multi-workstream programmes and portfolios of work
Build trusted relationships with senior public sector stakeholders
Position the firm as a thought leader in Public Sector Transport
Build, mentor, and scale high-performing consulting teams
Your Responsibilities
As a Managing Director - Public Sector Transport, you will:
Own portfolio-level strategy, growth, delivery quality, and profitability
Lead account planning and new-business origination activity
Oversee delivery across large, complex transformation programmes
Manage portfolio-level financial performance and margin delivery
Act as senior sponsor and escalation point for key client engagements
Represent the firm through industry engagement, speaking, and thought leadership
Develop senior leaders and consulting talent within the practice
Key Requirements
As a Managing Director / Client Executive, you should have:
Executive-level experience within a management consultancy or professional services firm
Deep expertise across Public Sector Transport
Proven track record growing multi-million-pound client portfolios
Strong history of winning and expanding client engagements
Experience leading large, complex consulting programmes
Executive-level stakeholder presence and commercial acumen
You will gain exposure with:
Portfolio-level P&L ownership and growth leadership
Nationally significant transport and infrastructure programmes
Senior government and public sector leadership communities
Thought leadership and industry influence
Executive-level people leadership and succession development
Why Join?
Shape the future of public sector transport transformation
Operate at portfolio and executive leadership level
Balance strategic growth with hands-on client engagement