Advanced degree preferred (MBA, MHA, MPH, PhD, or similar)
6+ years in strategy consulting with project and team management experience
Experience with healthcare services clients and investors across various contexts
Proven ability to lead workstreams and manage client relationships
Superior analytical skills and expertise in consulting methodologies
Strong coaching and team development capabilities
Excellent communication skills with a strong client presence
Responsibilities
Manage multiple project teams and client relationships effectively
Collaborate with clients and Managing Directors to define project goals and timelines
Structure complex problems into clear workstreams and provide strategic guidance
Develop insights and recommendations based on research and analysis
Support business development through proposals and client engagement
Coach and develop team members in analytical and project management skills
Contribute to practice-building efforts, including recruiting and thought leadership
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer contribution
HSA contributions where applicable
Paid time off and firm-sponsored benefits
Hybrid work model requiring in-office presence three days a week
Full Job Description
U.S. Engagement Manager, Healthcare Services - 2026
Location
Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco
Job Description
Role Description
We are seeking a Manager to join our U.S. Healthcare Services practice. This individual will play a key role in leading client engagements, developing teams, and helping grow a high-demand practice area. The ideal candidate brings healthcare services strategy consulting experience, strong client presence, and the ability to manage complex growth strategy, commercial strategy, diligence, and transaction support work.
Responsibilities
Manage multiple project teams and client relationships expertly and efficiently to execute consulting engagements
Work directly with clients and Managing Directors to set project objectives, develop analytical frameworks, manage team responsibilities, and maintain the timeline
Structure complex growth, commercial, and transaction-related problems into clear workstreams and provide thought leadership to guide project execution
Develop insights and recommendations based on case team research, analysis, and client context
Support business development through proposal development, market perspectives, and client relationship-building
Coach, evaluate, and develop team members across analytical, project management, and client-facing skills
Contribute to broader practice-building efforts, including recruiting, professional development, thought leadership, and internal initiatives
Qualifications & Experience
An advanced degree from a top-ranked school is preferred (MBA, MHA, MPH, PhD, or similar)
6+ years of relevant experience in strategy consulting, with demonstrated project and team management experience
Experience serving healthcare services clients and investors, ideally across provider, payer, or HCIT contexts, with exposure to growth strategy, commercial strategy, diligence, transaction support, or related strategic advisory work
Ability to lead workstreams, manage client-facing efforts, structure analysis, and communicate recommendations clearly
Superior analytical skills combined with demonstrated expertise in consulting approaches
Proven ability to coach and develop teams across analytical, project management, client relationship, and interpersonal skills
Strong client presence and ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence others
Bright, conceptual, and a quick learner; able to quickly assess a situation and generate new insights and actionable ideas
Additional Information
The base salary at the Manager level starts at $241,500 annually. L.E.K. also offers a performance bonus and profit sharing
L.E.K. Consulting offers a competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, vision,lifeand disability insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, HSA contributions (where applicable), paid time off, and other firm-sponsored benefits
This role follows our hybrid work model for U.S. offices.We require employees to be in their assigned home office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week, as well as the first Friday of each month
International candidates will be considered. L.E.K. Consulting will assist you as necessary in accordance with our policy of obtaining employment authorization, however; we cannot guarantee that work authorization will be granted
