Higher Education Digital Strategy Leader

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Digital Industry Leader - Higher Education to drive the firm's digital strategy within the higher education sector. You will lead strategic and operational initiatives, shaping digital roadmaps and go-to-market plans to advance client transformation and revenue impact.

In this role you will mentor Digital team members, collaborate across service lines and geographies, and develop industry-facing content such as thought leadership, webinars, and events to propel CLA's digital

Qualifications

• Experience 10 years of relevant experience is required.
• Education Bachelor's degree is required.
• Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Certifications / Licenses None required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the digital strategy for an assigned industry, aligning capabilities, offerings, and priorities with industry trends and client needs.
• Drive digital growth by identifying opportunities, shaping go-to-market plans, and advancing a healthy industry pipeline.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to industry leaders and key clients, guiding digital transformation and solution roadmaps.
• Conduct discovery and advisory sessions with clients and prospects to assess needs and design digital strategies.
• Collaborate across service lines, industry segment teams, and geographies to ensure integrated and industry relevant digital solutions to client challenges and opportunities.
• Promote digital offerings internally, enabling industry teams through training, communication, and adoption support.
• Develop and deliver industry-facing content such as thought leadership, webinars, events, and conference presentations.
• Oversee revenue impact by supporting revenue FP&A, as well as opportunity creation, deal qualification, solution scoping, proposal development, closing, and CRM accuracy.
• Monitor industry dynamics including technology trends, regulatory shifts, and competitive activity to inform strategy.
• Mentor and develop Digital team members specializing in aligned industry.

Skills

years of experience

cross-functional leadership

digital strategy

industry focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CLA is seeking a Digital Industry Leader - Higher Education to drive the firm's digital strategy within the higher education sector. You will lead strategic and operational initiatives, shaping digital roadmaps and go-to-market plans to advance client transformation and revenue impact.

In this role you will mentor Digital team members, collaborate across service lines and geographies, and develop industry-facing content such as thought leadership, webinars, and events to propel CLA's digital