Senior Manager, Advisory Services (OCM)

Huron Consulting Group; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm seeks a Senior Manager for Advisory Services focused on organizational change management. The role involves leading ERP change initiatives, managing teams, and building client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in change management, project planning, and relevant ERP systems. Competitive compensation and benefits package offered, including performance incentives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid Time Off policy

Wellness Program

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years in change management, training, and communications experience.
• Successfully led 2-3 FLC ERP change management programs.
• Deliver stakeholder and leadership engagement programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead change management initiatives for ERP transformations.
• Manage teams of Advisory consultants and training developers.
• Build strategic relationships with client executives.

Skills

Change management

Communication skills

Project planning

Risk analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA)

Tools

ERP platforms (SAP S4 HANA, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Workday)

Job description

Overview

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.

Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.

Huron’s Advisory Services team consists of the Organizational Change Management (OCM) team that helps clients maximize ERP investments by preparing organizations for new technology and processes. We specialize in major ERP systems like Oracle Cloud, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Workday, and others, addressing challenges such as resistance to change, training gaps, and change fatigue. Our expert consultants craft tailored strategies, including communication plans, training programs, leadership alignment, and ongoing support, to ensure smooth ERP transitions. With our people-focused approach, we help clients navigate mergers, ERP implementations, and process updates, enabling them to maintain a competitive edge.

As a Senior Manager, Advisory Services on the Organizational Change Management (OCM) team, you’ll lead change management initiatives both internally and externally - from pre-sales, solutioning, drafting proposals, onboarding and managing your teams, and leading complex client delivery programs. You will also bring a passion for bringing out the best in others through strategic coaching and inspiring others to continuously innovate and learn. You will work closely with the Directors of Advisory Services to deliver clients\' success.

Join Huron and shape the future of consulting!

Partner with existing Advisory leadership to expand the skills of our change consultants and consistently recruit incredible new talent

Responsibilities

• Leading business / ERP program delivery for large scale transformation programs
• Possess exemplary communication/project planning skills
• Leverage existing relationships with previous clients and continuously establish new connections through local and online personal/business networking
• Challenge yourself to find innovative ways and opportunities to educate colleagues on how to influence change and increase our value with clients
• Participate in recruiting, new candidate interviews, screening, and onboarding
• Design, manage, and implement successful program solutions for change management engagements including staffing needs, working with client counterparts, daily team management, and client report out
• Participate in the development of Request for Proposal (RFP) responses and other business development activities
• Build strategic relationships with client executives to keep them updated on the effectiveness of change efforts, focusing on long-term opportunities and always keeping in mind that what is best for the client may sometimes not be what is best for Huron
• Participate in regular internal organizational meetings such as weekly business development, resourcing calls, marketing, practice calls, regular check ins with coaches and team members
• Look for opportunities to develop personal connections to one another in our remote environment and opportunities to build connections to discover all the ways Huron is such an incredible and unique place to work

Required

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees (e.g., MBA) or equivalent experience are valued
• 6-10+ years in change management, training, and communications experience leading the development and delivery of large-scale programs
• Successfully led 2-3 FLC ERP change management programs and possess experience in manufacturing, supply chain, retail, pharmaceutical, financial, education and other industries
• ERP platform experience with SAP S4 HANA, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Workday, or equivalent
• Deliver stakeholder & leadership engagement programs, executive alignment strategies, and ongoing change impact assessments
• Manage teams of Advisory consultants and training developers in support of a major ERP program with over 1000 users leveraging multiple vehicles and micro-learning strategies
• Process knowledge in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Order Management and Warehouse / Logistics Management
• Process driven to establish or fine-tune OCM framework and methodologies
• Successful pre-sales, co-selling, and business development within diverse clients
• Ability to establish trust, confidence, and cohesive client relationships
• Proven success in consulting and project management with a passion for leading change through transformational technology solutions
• Proficiency in leading adoption programs for ERP or CRM implementations
• Expertise and facilitation of design thinking to include mapping of business process roles and responsibilities of a change network, as well as risk and impact analysis across organization, processes, tools, procedures, HR and culture
• Willingness to roll your sleeves up to do whatever it takes from developing training materials to leading a multi-million dollar change transformation program
• Travel up to 50%

Preferred Qualifications

• RESIDE in Orlando, FL or Anaheim, CA based on client locations
• Relevant Organizational Change Management certifications (i.e. PROSCI or CCMP)
• Program / Project management experience

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated base salary for this job is $160,000 - $185,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $184,000 - $231,250. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.

Position and Location

Position Level: Senior Manager

Country: United States of America

About Huron

At Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work…together.

Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron.

Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.

Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace.