Senior Director, Business Optimization (Print Practice Group)

Work Location

At Profit Recovery Partners (PRP), we believe that collaboration and innovation thrive when we're together. This position is fully onsite at our Santa Ana office, allowing for real-time teamwork, immediate problem-solving, and a strong sense of community among our team members.

Who You Are

As a Senior Director at PRP, you are a solution minded individual who embraces challenging problems and appreciates doing so in a team environment. From your background in management consulting, you will leverage your critical thinking skills to influence, negotiate, implement and manage cost reduction solutions for our clients. As Senior Director, you will provide leadership and guidance for your team as well as evaluate client situations and partner with the expense area experts to analyze and negotiate pricing for PRP clients. The Senior Director is responsible to successful execution of Practice Group strategy, meeting of financial goals (P&L Management), and team development.

What You’ll Do

Responsible for meeting or exceeding department and personal performance to key performance indicator goals

Sell new projects and renewal contracts to existing clients with a high level of urgency via:

Building meaningful relationships with C Suite executives

Identify and deliver new value to existing clients

Maximize client savings achieved and value to retain targeted accounts after initial engagement

Maintain C-level engagement by meeting regularly, in person, to confirm savings achieved, obtain approval to implement additional savings and build trusted relationships

Identify, track, manage (define root cause and effective counter measures), and quickly resolve project issues

Establish, maintain, and track performance through dashboards that reflect contributions from all team players

Leadership responsibility of 2-4 direct reports

Evaluate and mentor staff, fostering personal as well as professional growth resulting in team retention, direct reports being promoted and taking on more responsibility

Establish productive working collaborative relationships with partners in other operational groups within the company

Quickly garner internal resources from all departments to collaborate with and find a way to keep projects moving forward when faced with adversity

Identify and lead company and department improvement initiatives through to implementation

Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to gain knowledge, ensure inter-departmental cooperation, and adopt best practices to execute client initiatives

Partner with clients to ensure compliance to service agreement

What You Need

Bachelor’s Degree required with a minimum of 11-15 years of expense reduction consulting experience

4+ years of management/supervisory experience

Print industry experience a strong plus

Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills

Excellent quantitative and qualitative skills; Advanced Microsoft Office and Excel skills

Ability to lead others to complete complex projects on time

Experience in building relationships and alignment amongst team members and clients with demonstrated leadership skills

Proven ability to deliver results

Who We Are

Profit Recovery Partners is a management consulting firm specializing in enterprise cost optimization and spend reduction. We partner with FORTUNE 1000 corporations, leading law firms, private equity firms, and private enterprises across North America to design, implement, and sustain transformative cost-reduction strategies. Leveraging deep category expertise, proprietary analytics, and supplier-negotiation intelligence, PRP delivers measurable financial impact and operational efficiency. Our client engagements have generated more than $10.6 billion in verified savings, reinforcing PRP’s reputation as a trusted advisor to executives seeking lasting performance improvement and sustainable cost reduction results.

Why Join Us

At PRP, we offer more than just a job — we provide a dynamic, supportive environment where you can thrive personally and professionally. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

Comprehensive Benefits:

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

Optional pet insurance

Access to a gym membership discount (offered through our healthcare provider and available for select fitness centers)

$200/month waived medical benefit for employees who opt out of our health plans

Cell phone stipend for applicable roles

Financial Wellness: 401(k) plan with company match

Time Off to Recharge: Generous paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, bereavement, and jury duty leave

Strong Foundation: Over 28 years of consistent growth and success

Fun & Connection: Annual summer retreat, holiday parties, happy hours, and themed celebrations throughout the year

Career Growth: A collaborative, high-performing team with frequent recognition and opportunities for internal promotion

Our Culture: Fast-paced, team-driven, and fueled by a shared commitment to excellence

Giving Back & Getting Involved:

We’re proud of our employee-led committees that support causes and initiatives that matter to us all:

Corporate Social Responsibility

Youth Rising Group

Women’s Empowerment Group

Wellness Committee

These groups offer meaningful opportunities to give back, connect with colleagues, and help shape a more inclusive and supportive workplace.

Learn more at https://prpllc.com

The salary range for this position is: $190,000-$240,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, education, qualifications, and applicable employment laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer