Communications Manager

Kearney Manager, Communications, Media & TechnologyAs a Manager within Kearney's Communications, Media & Technology (CMT) practice, you will be a key contributor supporting clients across telecommunications, media, digital services, semiconductor, hardware, and digital infrastructure markets. In this role, you will help clients solve complex strategic and operational challenges, improve performance, modernize capabilities, and unlock growth. You will work closely with case teams and client stakeholders to develop actionable recommendations, support implementation, and deliver measurable outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of strategy, operations, technology, and transformation.Key Responsibilities:Support client engagements across telecom, semiconductor, digital infrastructure, hardware, and broader CMT topics, helping teams move from diagnosis through recommendation and implementation.Analyze complex business problems using qualitative and quantitative data, then turn that analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for clients.Assess business processes, operating models, supply chains, network environments, or manufacturing operations to identify improvement opportunities and prioritize initiatives.Conduct market, operational, and financial analyses to support business cases, value creation opportunities, and executive decision-making.Who You Are:An MBA (preferred) and/or 10+ years of professional experience, ideally within management consulting or a strongly related industry.10+ years of experience in Telco, Media & Digital Services (CMDS), technology, digital infrastructure, or data center industries.Deep knowledge of telecommunications, including wireline, wireless, and broadband networks, with experience in network planning, design, deployment strategy, capacity planning, cost optimization, and technology modernization.Proven expertise in the end-to-end semiconductor value chain, including chip design, fabrication, production, supply chain operations, and the key market drivers shaping the industry.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including experience structuring analyses and synthesizing findings into actionable recommendations.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in team-based, client-facing environments.Are located near or willing to relocate to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, Washington D.C.What We Can Offer You:Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunitiesGenerous retirement/pension savings contributionsComprehensive medical insurance for employees and their familiesPersonalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goalsManager base compensation - $212,000 - $235,000Our full suite of benefits includes paid time off, 401(k) match and profit sharing, medical, dental and vision coverage, healthcare concierge, backup child/adult care, annual employer HSA contribution, home office stipend, subsidized Gympass and annual wellness program, and leaves of absence when needed to support employees' physical, mental, and emotional well-being.Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination:Kearney prides itself on providing a culture that allows employees to bring their best selves to work every day. Our people can feel comfortable, confident, and joyful to do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. Kearney aims to build diverse capabilities to help our clients solve their most mission critical problems. Kearney is committed to building a diverse, unbiased and inclusive workforce. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person's gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities, or religious beliefs and practices. Members of communities historically underrepresented in consulting are encouraged to apply.