Engagement Manager, Higher Ed
Remote · United States
United StatesRemoteFull TimeSenior LevelNot SpecifiedUnknown
Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Not Specified
Company size
Unknown
Job Summary
Engagement Manager in Higher Education to lead client engagements and ensure successful delivery of transformations across Student, HR, and Finance domains. Own client relationships, delivery oversight of end-to-end projects, manage scope, budget, timelines, and risks, coach cross-functional teams, drive adoption and change management, and bring deep Higher Ed domain expertise to guide transformation initiatives across enterprise platforms like Workday, SIS, and ERP in complex university environments.
Required Qualifications
- 5–8+ years of experience in consulting, program management, or enterprise system delivery
- Proven experience leading client-facing engagements
- Significant experience working with Higher Education institutions
- Domain Expertise in Higher Ed operations (student lifecycle, academic structures, administrative functions)
- Experience with enterprise platforms such as Workday, SIS, or ERP
- Leadership skills to lead and influence across diverse stakeholder groups
- Strong communication skills with ability to translate complex topics into actionable insights
- Experience managing multiple workstreams and competing priorities
- Experience with Workday implementations (Student, HCM, or Financials)
- Ability to operate effectively in complex, matrixed environments
- Passion for improving outcomes for students, faculty, and administration
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