Principal

East Coast or West Coast office 

Who we are….Kotter is the world leader in leading complex change.  Founded by the world’s foremost change expert, Dr. John Kotter, our work is grounded in decades of empirical research conducted at Harvard Business School. Kotter International was ranked a top small business culture by Entrepreneur magazine for 2017.  We believe that leadership must be inclusive, rather than exclusive. The “why” of leadership is most important: to have a positive and lasting impact on people and organizations we equip people – in large, coordinated numbers – to transform their organizations and teach others how to do it.  Millions leading, Billions benefiting. 

The ideal Kotter candidate

  • Smart and passionate about the leadership and change landscape
  • A voracious appetite for learning with a strong foundation in change, specially Dr. Kotter’s work
  • A storyteller with the ability to engage at every level
  • A brilliant facilitator combined with a good ability for business development
  • An inspiring leader and a good teammate
  • Strong understanding and experience leading engagements in multiple companies or industries
  • A coach and a mentor
  • The ability to manage the business operations of a project, while maintaining overall team success and workflow.
  • Excellent proposal writer, with strong communication skills
  • A high general business acumen for what drives success for our clients as well as how change impacts that success.
  • A natural ability to build relationships, using both courage and candor in a manner that fosters credibility, trust, and opportunity with clients and colleagues.
  • A collaborator, team player, a leader, with excellent communication skills and a passion for all that you do.
  • Demonstrated role as advisor to C-Suite
 
A Day in the Life “Quotes” from members of our Engagement Team: 

“The role of a Senior Consultant at Kotter is a dynamic and fluid one, ever changing. It can even look quite different from project to project.  The beauty of that is it can help each person play to their individual strengths while also finding new areas for professional growth.” 
Kristin Oberdorf, Sr. Consultant, Chicago, IL 

“There isn’t a typical day!  I started my day in Miami catching a flight to Vancouver, BC to meet with a client.  While cruising at 35K feet, I worked on a Design Thinking session supporting an upcoming Results Accelerator launch.” 
Eric Ellis, Principal, Nashville, TN 

“Our Principals are wildly imaginative about meeting the needs of our clients!  We are involved at a depth and breadth of work and impact that is different from any other consulting firm out there. 
Jimmy Leppert, Principal, Los Angeles, C 
 
“The Principal is in charge of the day-to-day effort; they are the liaison between the relationships and the work on an engagement” 
Rachel Rosenfeldt, Managing Director, Boston, MA 

 
Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree with impressive academic record, with advanced degree or MBA preferred (Business, Finance or related field)
  • 7-15 years of experience / proven track record in a consulting or business role delivering engagements.  Experience with multiple companies/clients is preferred.
  • Strong client management and/or senior advisory experience
  • Has owned a client engagement or a significant portion of a large engagement.
  • Experience in Energy, Healthcare, Non-profit, or Education 
  • Excellent written and presentation skills
  • Willing to travel up to 75% based on project requirements
 
Requirement to Apply:

  1. Attach your resume or CV.
  2. Provide a cover letter that demonstrates your knowledge of and interest in Kotter International and why you would be a good fit at our company.

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