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Research and Grant Administration Consultant, Senior Manager

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
124K-280K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
124K-280K Annually
Senior level
Lead operations-focused consulting engagements for health services clients: drive transformation, process improvement, analytics-informed decision-making, stakeholder management, change management, resource oversight, market research, and team coaching to deliver strategic outcomes.
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The Opportunity
As a Research and Grant Administration Consultant, Senior Manager, you will engage with clients in the Health Services sector, providing strategic guidance and operational insights within our Management Consulting network. Your role will involve leveraging your skills to drive impactful solutions in operations consulting, focusing on the health industries. As a Senior Manager, you will lead large projects, innovate processes, and maintain operational excellence while interacting with clients at a strategic level to drive project success. You will apply your professional knowledge to deliver quality results and provide strategic input into the firm's business strategies.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop and sustain high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams. You will motivate and coach others to solve complex problems, applying sound judgment and communicating effectively. Your ability to navigate complexity and make informed decisions will contribute to the overall success of our firm. Within our operations practice, you will validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback, all while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Leading strategic initiatives in operations consulting for health services clients
- Driving business transformation projects to enhance operational effectiveness
- Utilizing analytical thinking and business data analytics to inform decision-making
- Developing and implementing process improvement strategies to optimize operations
- Managing stakeholder engagement and fostering collaborative relationships
- Overseeing project resource management to align with client objectives
- Conducting market research to support strategic planning and execution
- Applying change management techniques to facilitate successful transitions
- Coaching and providing feedback to teams to promote professional growth
- Crafting and conveying impactful messages through storytelling and strategic questioning
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 7 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Actuarial Science, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Government/Public Policy, Health Administration/Public Health, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain, Organizational Management/Behavior, Risk Management/Insurance
- Demonstrating advanced skills in business data analytics and transformation
- Leading operations strategy and process optimization initiatives
- Innovating service delivery models for health services clients
- Excelling in stakeholder engagement and strategic questioning
- Utilizing management consulting skills to drive operational excellence
- Developing high-performing teams through effective coaching and feedback
The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
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