The North Highland Company

Manager, Public Sector (Child Welfare)

The North Highland Company$110K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of management consulting or related experience, ideally in the public sector.
  • Familiarity with child welfare agencies or technology environments.
  • Knowledge of SACWIS/case management systems and child welfare business architecture.
  • Experience with CCWIS modernization initiatives.
  • Background in government modernization projects, particularly in human services programs.
  • Demonstrated expertise in project management and client engagement.
  • Strong skills in team leadership and fostering high performance.

Responsibilities

  • Guide the development of impactful deliverables across multiple work streams.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders.
  • Identify and creatively address complex client challenges.
  • Implement team ideas and manage deliverables effectively.
  • Identify opportunities for account growth and contribute to the firm's strategy.
  • Coach and review team members to enhance project outcomes.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment that promotes innovation and impact.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
  • Engagement in high-profile projects with public sector impact.
  • Chance to work with experienced professionals in the consulting industry.
  • Flexibility to work on diverse, meaningful challenges in public services.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Manager to join our Public Sector Consulting team. In this pivotal role, you will lead and manage a team of consultants, working closely with public sector clients to deliver innovative solutions and drive impactful results. Your expertise will help shape the future of public services, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and excellence in every project.

YOU WILL:

  • Guide teams in the development of impactful deliverables for multiple work streams that create long-term change for some of the world's most exciting brands.
  • Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders that support ongoing projects and open the door to growth opportunities.
  • Identify the complex problems facing our clients and build plans that creatively address their challenges.
  • Put your team's best ideas into action through planning and management; uncover gaps and omissions that may exist in a plan or deliverables.
  • Shape the firm's future by identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts.
  • Play a central role in your team's growth through coaching and constructive review of ongoing engagements.


IDEALLY, WE'D LIKE:

  • 8+ years of management consulting, advisory, professional services, and/or Big 4 consulting experience.
  • Experience working in child welfare agencies or child welfare technology environments.
  • Experience with SACWIS/case management systems and child welfare business architecture.
  • Familiarity with CCWIS modernization (Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System).
  • Experience with government modernization initiatives, not just operational program experience.
  • Experience supporting HHS programs such as Medicaid, eligibility, TANF, or similar human services agencies.
  • Experience with developing public sector HHS procurements including requirements development, market scans, supporting RFP issuance.
  • Demonstrate deep knowledge in Project Management and the ability to establish credibility with clients, create value, and deliver desired business outcomes at scale through its practice.
  • The ability to galvanize client stakeholders and teammates into action for a common goal through collaboration, building consensus, and authentically establishing credibility.
  • Experience developing proposals that successfully drive clients to choose a business solution.
  • A demonstrated track record supporting large, complex consulting engagements, with roles that involve building and fostering relationships with senior-level client executives.
  • Demonstrated success managing teams while fostering high performance.
  • Creative ingenuity and a proven ability to find or design simple solutions to complex challenges.


Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.

Reference: 50300

About The North Highland Company

The North Highland Company is a global management consulting firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. The company was founded in 1992 and provides a range of consulting services to clients in various industries, including healthcare, financial services, and energy. North Highland has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and employs over 1,000 consultants. The company is known for its focus on client service and its commitment to delivering measurable results.
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1,000 employees
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1992

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