Education Research Consulting Manager – Digital Strategy Specialist

Huron

Consulting Manager leading delivery of digital strategy consulting engagements for higher education. Overseeing project teams and managing client relationships for impactful institutional transformation.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead project workstreams and manage end-to-end delivery of consulting engagements across strategy, operations, policy, and organizational transformation.
Synthesize complex qualitative and quantitative analyses into clear, compelling recommendations for senior client stakeholders including C-suite executives, provosts, and deans.
Design and facilitate client workshops, advisory sessions, and stakeholder convenings.
Maintain accountability for the quality, timeliness, and scope of all deliverables within assigned workstreams.
Manage day-to-day client relationships, demonstrating sound judgment and proactive communication.
Supervise, coach, and develop a team of analysts and associates across active engagements.
Provide timely, specific feedback to support junior staff growth and performance.
Foster an inclusive and collaborative team culture aligned with Huron values.
Support the development of proposals, RFPs, and pitch materials for prospective clients.
Identify and qualify opportunities to expand the scope of existing client relationships.
Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders across the education and research ecosystem.
Contribute to the practice’s thought leadership agenda through white papers, conference presentations, webinars, and publications.
Help develop and refine practice methodologies, tools, and frameworks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current U.S. work authorization required
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience working on complex, team‑based engagements in a consulting organization or institution, with a focus on driving change and delivering results
A minimum of 2 years of relevant managerial experience leading and developing teams
Ability to travel up to 50% annually and work extended hours as necessary
MBA or other relevant advanced degree (preferred)
Experience in business strategy, operations improvement, and finance and budget management (preferred)
Prior consulting experience (preferred)
Higher education experience (preferred)
Advanced Excel proficiency, including modeling and macros (preferred)
Demonstrated experience leading IT, digital, or enterprise transformation initiatives (preferred)
Strong understanding of higher education operating models, governance structures, and stakeholder environments (preferred)
Experience managing multi‑workstream projects, interdisciplinary teams, and senior client stakeholders (preferred)
Familiarity with enterprise platforms and ecosystems (e.g., ERP, SIS, CRM, data platforms, cloud technologies) (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid Time Off policy
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Wellness Program including free annual health screenings and coaching

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

business strategyoperations improvementfinance managementbudget managementadvanced ExcelmodelingmacrosIT transformationdigital transformationenterprise transformation

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingcommunicationrelationship managementteam collaborationjudgmentproactive communicationfeedback provisionworkstream managementstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBA