Breakthrough Lab Manager

Deloitte Digital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Breakthrough Lab Manager to join their innovative team in Chicago. This role involves designing and delivering immersive experiences for executive teams, ensuring effective project management, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, an executive presence, and a passion for creating dynamic client experiences. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy challenging the status quo, this opportunity offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of work experience, including 2-3 years with Deloitte clients.
• Strong analytical and project management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive lab design and oversee content curation and creation.
• Manage project milestones and support client relationships.
• Mentor junior staff and lead breakout groups.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Microsoft Office

Coaching and Mentoring

Executive Presence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

Data Visualization Tools

Job description

Deloitte is a global professional services network, specializing in audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, and tax services. They are known for their commitment to delivering innovative solutions and helping businesses tackle their toughest challenges. Their commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture empowers their employees to contribute unique perspectives and make a difference.

Job Description: Breakthrough Lab Manager

This is an in-office position based in Deloitte’s Chicago office. You will be joining the Breakthrough Experience team at The Deloitte Greenhouse, a program designed to help executive teams overcome their most critical challenges through immersive, innovative, and impactful experiences.

As a Breakthrough Lab Manager, your key responsibilities include:

1. Lab Design:
   • Drive the lab design process from start to finish.
   • Draft initial design documents and lead feedback sessions with Greenhouse and Deloitte teams.
   • Oversee content curation and creation, review lab materials, and conduct pre-lab interviews.
   • Passion for creating unique and dynamic experiences for clients and account teams is a must.
2. Lab Delivery:
   • Manage day-of delivery, including live synthesis of key insights.
   • Identify opportunities for in-session design or delivery changes.
   • Lead breakout groups and facilitate lab modules.
   • Strong executive presence and ability to operate in ambiguity are crucial.
3. People Leadership:
   • Mentor and apprentice lab producers and junior staff.
   • Provide both formal and informal instruction, direction, and feedback.
   • Thrive on team-centered leadership and enjoy coaching and mentoring others.
4. Project Management:
   • Own project management for assigned labs, including setting, communicating, and tracking milestones.
   • Proactively identify risks and lead meetings with Greenhouse and Deloitte teams.
   • Manage the relationship with Deloitte account teams and support the lab lead in managing client relationships.
   • Strong project management skills, stakeholder management skills, and attention to detail are essential.
5. Greenhouse Program Support:
   • Support national or local special projects and test creative approaches that could be leveraged in the Deloitte Greenhouse portfolio.
   • Thrive in a collaborative team environment and enjoy challenging the status quo.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Minimum of 6-8 years’ work experience, including at least 2-3 years serving Deloitte clients.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Well-developed analytical skills with the ability to synthesize discussions and steer abstract dialogue into actionable themes.
• Excellent presence, strong writing, and oral presentation skills.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Ability to travel up to 30%, on average.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree
• Interest and experience with analytical methods and tools, including data visualization.

This role offers a competitive salary range of $97,600 to $200,600, and you may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program.