Growth Strategy Senior Manager

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 187500 - 312500

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

As a Growth Strategy Senior Manager you will be at the forefront of Advisorys next chapter - helping to realize our vision for a more focused growth-oriented and digitally enabled Advisory practice. Our strategy is clear: build a business tailored for the middle market and private equity powered by talent targeted acquisitions and a go-to-market approach that leverages AI data and technology to deliver differentiated value for our clients.

You will help shape and execute this future state by:

Leading teams that deliver end-to-end solutions in our priority industries (ex. Technology Higher Education Life Sciences Asset Management Manufacturing and Not for Profit).
Driving growth through industry specialization repeatable offerings and a relentless focus on client outcomes.
Championing digitization and operational excellence supporting the firms move toward AI-centric offerings and a modernized delivery platform.
Building and scaling new capabilities collaborating across solution families and contributing to a culture of innovation and commercial discipline.

This is an opportunity to join a team that is not only transforming client businesses but also reshaping how Advisory delivers impact - modernizing the core digitizing operations and achieving our full potential as a market leader.

Key Responsibilities

Industry Expertise & Strategic Insight: Apply deep expertise in at least one priority industry (Enterprise Technology Higher Education Life Sciences Asset Management Manufacturing Not for Profit) to advise clients tailor solutions and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Solution Leadership: Lead teams in designing and delivering innovative solutions in growth strategy customer acquisition & demand generation or customer retention & experience. Use data-driven insights and market research to identify opportunities for revenue origination and expansion.
Client Relationship Management: Manage multiple senior-level client relationships as a trusted advisor. Consult with stakeholders to define expectations deliver high-quality services and integrate solutions within client and firm strategies.
Team Leadership & Talent Development: Lead coach and mentor advisory teams fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Support recruiting and build a strong talent pipeline.
Operational & Project Management Excellence: Oversee multiple engagements/projects ensuring operational excellence in planning execution and monitoring. Manage budgets resources timelines and risk; ensure deliverables meet or exceed stakeholder expectations.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree required; advanced degree (MBA or similar) preferred.
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in consulting strategy or advisory roles.
Demonstrated expertise in one or more priority industries.
Proven track record in solution leadership (growth strategy customer acquisition or retention).
Strong client relationship management and advisory skills.
Demonstrated experience in nurturing relationships and business development.
Experience leading and developing teams.
Advanced project management skills
Subject matter or industry-specific certifications preferred (ex. performance improvement design thinking AI leadership).
Excellent communication analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Willingness to travel as needed (up to 50%).

The base salary range for this position in Chicago IL onlyis between $187500 and $312500.

The base salary range for this position in New York NY onlyis between $202500 and $337500.

The base salary range for this position in Washington DC onlyis between $202500 and $337500.

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Required Experience:

Senior Manager

DescriptionAs a Growth Strategy Senior Manager you will be at the forefront of Advisorys next chapter - helping to realize our vision for a more focused growth-oriented and digitally enabled Advisory practice. Our strategy is clear: build a business tailored for the middle market and private equity ...

Description

You will help shape and execute this future state by:

Leading teams that deliver end-to-end solutions in our priority industries (ex. Technology Higher Education Life Sciences Asset Management Manufacturing and Not for Profit).
Driving growth through industry specialization repeatable offerings and a relentless focus on client outcomes.
Championing digitization and operational excellence supporting the firms move toward AI-centric offerings and a modernized delivery platform.
Building and scaling new capabilities collaborating across solution families and contributing to a culture of innovation and commercial discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Industry Expertise & Strategic Insight: Apply deep expertise in at least one priority industry (Enterprise Technology Higher Education Life Sciences Asset Management Manufacturing Not for Profit) to advise clients tailor solutions and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Solution Leadership: Lead teams in designing and delivering innovative solutions in growth strategy customer acquisition & demand generation or customer retention & experience. Use data-driven insights and market research to identify opportunities for revenue origination and expansion.
Client Relationship Management: Manage multiple senior-level client relationships as a trusted advisor. Consult with stakeholders to define expectations deliver high-quality services and integrate solutions within client and firm strategies.
Team Leadership & Talent Development: Lead coach and mentor advisory teams fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Support recruiting and build a strong talent pipeline.
Operational & Project Management Excellence: Oversee multiple engagements/projects ensuring operational excellence in planning execution and monitoring. Manage budgets resources timelines and risk; ensure deliverables meet or exceed stakeholder expectations.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree required; advanced degree (MBA or similar) preferred.
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in consulting strategy or advisory roles.
Demonstrated expertise in one or more priority industries.
Proven track record in solution leadership (growth strategy customer acquisition or retention).
Strong client relationship management and advisory skills.
Demonstrated experience in nurturing relationships and business development.
Experience leading and developing teams.
Advanced project management skills
Subject matter or industry-specific certifications preferred (ex. performance improvement design thinking AI leadership).
Excellent communication analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Willingness to travel as needed (up to 50%).

The base salary range for this position in Chicago IL onlyis between $187500 and $312500.

The base salary range for this position in New York NY onlyis between $202500 and $337500.

The base salary range for this position in Washington DC onlyis between $202500 and $337500.

#LI-SW1

Required Experience:

Senior Manager

Key Skills

Marketing
Data Visualization
Tableau
Customer Segmentation
Microsoft Powerpoint
Investment Banking
Strategic Planning
Financial Modeling
Customer relationship management
Management Consulting
Google Suite
Analytics

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