As our Intelligent Automation and AI Solutions practice continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Manager to lead high-impact client engagements at the convergence of process automation and applied artificial intelligence. This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to work that matters, build a team around you, and shape the direction of a practice that is central to how we deliver value for clients. Join us as the expert you are today and build the career you want tomorrow.
Managers are central to how Huron delivers. In this role, you will take full ownership of complex intelligent automation and AI engagements, leading every phase from initial scoping and solution design through implementation, testing, and value realization. You will be the primary technical authority your clients rely on, trusted to design robust, enterprise-grade architectures and guide delivery teams to execute against them.
Your background spans Robotic Process Automation, workflow automation, and AI solution design, with hands-on experience applying technologies such as generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, and agentic AI to real business problems. You translate that technical depth into practical, scalable outcomes for mission-driven organizations looking to fundamentally improve the way they operate.
Huron offers the scale of a global firm with the culture of an entrepreneurial one. Managers here have genuine autonomy to shape how the practice grows, influence how we go to market, and invest in the careers of the people they lead. Our commitment to professional development is unmatched, and the variety of work you encounter across industries and clients will continuously sharpen your skills and broaden your perspective. Create your future at Huron.
Solution Architecture & Technical Leadership
- Lead end-to-end solution design for intelligent automation and AI initiatives, translating complex business requirements into scalable, enterprise-grade architectures.
- Serve as the primary technical authority in client-facing solutioning discussions, leading discovery workshops, architecture reviews, and executive presentations.
- Design and oversee RPA and workflow automation solutions using UiPath and Microsoft Power Platform, ensuring alignment with client technology ecosystems and governance standards.
- Architect AI-powered solutions integrating generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, large language models (LLMs), and RAG patterns into automation workflows and enterprise processes.
- Establish technical standards, reusable frameworks, and delivery playbooks that elevate quality and accelerate time-to-value across engagements.
- Evaluate emerging automation and AI technologies and advise clients and internal teams on adoption of roadmaps and build-versus-buy decisions.
Team Leadership & Delivery Oversight
- Manage and mentor cross-functional project teams of Associates and Analysts, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Own project governance across multiple concurrent workstreams, including scope management, risk identification and mitigation, milestone tracking, and status reporting.
- Conduct regular code and design reviews, ensuring solutions meet performance, security, maintainability, and compliance standards.
- Lead stakeholder management activities, including structured communications with C-suite sponsors, operational leadership, and IT partners throughout engagement lifecycles.
- Contribute to performance management, career development planning, and skills growth for junior team members.
Client Engagement & Business Development
- Build and sustain trusted advisor relationships with client leadership, identifying expansion opportunities and contributing to account growth strategies.
- Support proposals, RFP responses, and client presentations by developing solution narratives, scope estimates, and delivery approach documentation.
- Contribute to Huron's Intelligent Automation and AI go-to-market strategy, including thought leadership content, internal training, and practice capability development.
- UiPath Certified Professional – Automation Solution Architect Professional or Microsoft Power Platform Certfication
- 5–8 years of progressive experience in digital consulting, intelligent automation, or AI solution delivery, including ownership of multiple concurrent client engagements
- Demonstrated experience architecting and delivering end-to-end RPA solutions at enterprise scale using UiPath (Orchestrator, attended/unattended robots, REFramework)
- Hands-on experience designing and implementing AI/ML-powered workflows, including practical application of generative AI, LLMs, and/or RAG architectures in enterprise settings
- Proven track record of leading and developing project teams of 3 or more in a consulting or professional services environment
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for executive and non-technical audiences
- Experience independently planning, organizing, and governing complex project workstreams with minimal supervision
- Proven analytical and structured problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative information into actionable recommendations
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to produce client-ready deliverables including solution architecture documents, functional specifications, and status reports
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience
- US or Canadian work authorization
- Claude Foundations Architect
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure Foundry, or AWS Bedrock in enterprise automation contexts
- Python development experience with AI frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, Hugging Face) and RAG pipeline design
- Experience delivering automation and AI solutions in healthcare, higher education, financial services, or life sciences industries
- Familiarity with intelligent document processing (IDP) platforms (e.g., UiPath Document Understanding, Microsoft AI Builder)
- Experience with process mining and task capture tools to identify and prioritize automation candidates (e.g., UiPath Process Mining, Celonis)
- Exposure to MLOps practices, model lifecycle management, or AI governance frameworks
- Experience contributing to sales pursuits, proposals, or capability development within a consulting firm
At Huron, you will work on some of the most complex and consequential automation and AI challenges facing leading organizations today. You will have the autonomy to shape delivery approaches, the support to grow into senior leadership, and the community of a firm that genuinely invests in your career.
- High-impact client work across diverse industries and functions
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with a global footprint
- Robust professional development, mentorship, and leadership programs
Competitive compensation, benefits, and flexible work arrangement
The estimated base salary for this job is $140,000 - $170,000. 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 $168,000 - $204,000. 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 LevelManager
CountryUnited States of America
