Sr Manager- Growth and Insights

Walden University; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Manager for Growth and Insights to drive strategic initiatives and enhance market share. This role involves collaborating with various teams to develop data-driven strategies, monitor performance, and lead high-impact projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, experience in growth environments, and a passion for making a measurable impact. Join a dynamic organization that values diversity and innovation, and help shape the future of education while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Match

Flexible Time Off

Paid Holidays

Annual Incentive Program

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in growth-oriented environments.
• Proven ability to manage and grow revenue and deliver growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for high-impact growth initiatives.
• Monitor execution success through KPIs and core outcomes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (MBA preferred)

Tools

Business Intelligence Tools

Dashboard Development

Job description

Company Description

About Walden University

Walden University, an Adtalem Global Education institution, supports a diverse community of adult learners from across the U.S. and other countries, who seek to achieve their academic goals and make positive, lasting social change in their professions and communities. Walden offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs for students pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, or certificate programs. Walden University has graduated more than 174,000 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

In our U.S. locations, we operate on a hybrid work model with three in-office days and two remote days per week. Starting Q1 2025, we will transition to a four-day in-office schedule, Monday–Thursday. This in-office time fosters creativity, innovation, communication, and stronger team relationships, supporting both individual and organizational success.

Location: Lives in or is willing to relocate to Chicago, IL or Washington, DC preferred.

Visit WaldenU.edu for more information, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Job Description

Opportunity at a Glance

Reporting to the VP, Growth and Insights, the Sr Mgr., Growth and Insights will partner with the University's enrollment, advising, and product management teams – as well as Adtalem's centralized marketing, customer experience, and workforce solutions teams to:

• Develop data-driven insights that can drive short and long-term strategies for growth.
• Support and lead high-impact, cross-functional growth projects directly related to Walden's transformation.
• Conduct analysis to monitor and assess project/initiative performance.

In this role, the Sr Mgr. will be key in supporting the University, its executive team, and functional leaders in growing the institution and increasing market share. The Sr Mgr. will partner with the team to help drive revenue, enrollment growth, market share, persistence, and gross margin improvements. Additionally, the Sr Mgr. will track and derive insights from leading indicators such as lead volume, website performance, conversion rates, retention rates, student satisfaction, and program profitability.

The ideal candidate should think strategically while supporting and driving results, with strong analytical capabilities and the ability to translate insights into action. A background in digital education or a similar industry, along with a bias for action and speed, will be advantageous to enhance the University's competitiveness and growth.

Responsibilities

The Sr Manager will have broad responsibilities, including:

• Developing strategies for high-impact growth initiatives, including prioritization, diligence, risk assessment, and business case development.
• Leading initial execution of strategic opportunities in an agile manner, collaborating with relevant teams and functions.
• Monitoring execution success through KPIs and core outcomes, and transitioning ownership of successful initiatives.
• Refining and developing dashboards to track performance against targets, fostering performance management across teams.
• Creating business intelligence tools and ad hoc reports to support strategic projects.
• Conducting ad-hoc analyses to optimize enrollment, retention, and pricing.
• Performing other duties as assigned and ensuring compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree (MBA preferred).
• 4+ years of experience, including success in growth-oriented environments such as management consulting, private equity, or high-growth companies, preferably in higher education.
• Proven ability to manage and grow revenue, sustain double-digit growth, and deliver growth in B2B and B2C contexts, with experience in market analysis and product development.
• Strong collaboration skills within complex organizations, self-motivation, and a metrics-driven approach.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a passion for making a measurable impact.

Additional Information

The expected salary range is $80,336.75 to $140,851.54, with actual pay based on experience, location, and other factors. Our benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, a 401k match, flexible time off, and paid holidays. For more details, visit our benefits page. The position also offers an annual incentive program, subject to performance.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.