Head of Consulting Services

About MetaculusMetaculus is a leading public forecasting platform, dedicated to providing trusted insights on complex, global challenges. We offer forecasting services and decision support tools to organizations tackling critical issues such as geopolitical risk, frontier AI, and global public health, helping them harness forecasting and collective intelligence to improve policy and business outcomes. As a Public Benefit Corporation, were committed not only to supporting clients but also to serving the broader public good by improving collective understanding of critical global issues.The RoleWere seeking a Head of Consulting Services to lead and grow consulting as a core part of Metaculus strategy, both as a revenue source and as a way to drive better decision-making on some of the worlds most important challenges. This person will take responsibility for shaping our client pipeline, owning client relationships end-to-end, and ensuring we deliver high-quality, high-value work products. Theyll also collaborate closely with our product team to translate client needs into platform enhancements, while leveraging our continuously improving tools to solve client challenges.This role is suited for someone whos energized by hands-on business development and project delivery work in the near term, while also having the experience to build, train, and oversee a team that can significantly grow Metaculuss ability to serve more clients and partners.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness DevelopmentClose deals in our existing pipeline and develop new opportunities through outbound prospecting, targeting corporate, government, and NGO clientsQualify and convert inbound leads; strategize on growing our inbound pipelineDevelop proposals, negotiate contracts, and manage deal pipelineCreate pricing models for different engagement typesClient Relationship ManagementServe as the primary client relationship owner throughout the engagement lifecycleHandle client onboarding and expectation settingCultivate long-term partnerships for repeat businessProject DeliveryLead project scoping, timeline development, and deliverable definitionCollaborate with our Forecasting Program Coordinator on resource allocation, quality standards, and process optimizationOversee project execution to ensure on-time, on-budget deliveryConduct quality assurance and post-project evaluationTeam Building & OperationsHire and manage team members as the practice growsDevelop standardized processes for client onboarding and project managementBuild scalable systems to support a growing client baseEstablish quality standards and project delivery methodologiesQualifications5+ years consulting experience (e.g., Big 3 or other large firm, or quantitative boutique)Proven business development and client management track recordComfortable working with both corporate and government/NGO environmentsExcellent project delivery capabilitiesExperience hiring, training, and managing junior staffCompensation & BenefitsCompensation:Competitive salaryAdditional performance-based compensationMeaningful equity package.Fully RemoteUnlimited PTOFlexible Hours provided that you are consistently available for meetings and collaboration between 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Pacific Time.Health Benefits for US-based HiresProfessional Growth Opportunities (conferences, workshops, etc.)The chance to apply your consulting expertise toward solving consequential problems and contributing to the public good. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-22