U.S. Engagement Manager, Healthcare Services - 2026

Location: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco Job Description We are seeking a Manager in our U.S. Healthcare Services practice. The role involves leading client engagements, developing teams, and growing the practice. About the Healthcare Services Practice We serve healthcare providers, payers, healthcare IT, biopharma, medtech, and diagnostic organizations, including investors and partners. Role Description The ideal candidate brings healthcare services strategy consulting experience, strong client presence, and ability to manage complex growth strategy, commercial strategy, diligence, and transaction support. Responsibilities Manage multiple project teams and client relationships to execute consulting engagements. Work with clients and Managing Directors to set objectives, develop frameworks, manage responsibilities, and maintain timelines. Structure complex growth, commercial, and transaction problems into clear workstreams and provide thought leadership. Develop insights and recommendations based on 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 (MBA, MHA, MPH, PhD, or similar) is preferred. 6+ years of experience in strategy consulting with demonstrated project and team management. 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 advisory work. Ability to lead workstreams, manage client face‑to‑face efforts, structure analysis, and communicate recommendations clearly. Superior analytical skills combined with consulting approach expertise. 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 ability to influence others. Bright, conceptual, quick learner who can assess situations and generate actionable insights. 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, life and 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: employees work from their assigned home office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week, and the first Friday of each month. International candidates will be considered. L.E.K. Consulting will assist as necessary to obtain employment authorization; however, we cannot guarantee that work authorization will be granted. L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. In accordance with applicable state and local laws, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances. #J-18808-Ljbffr L.E.K. Consulting