Engagement Manager, Higher Ed

• Navigate the complexities of Higher Ed environments (shared governance, decentralized decision-making, compliance requirements)

• Bring best practices and insights specific to colleges, universities, and system offices

Change & Adoption

• Ensure alignment between technology, process, and people

• Support change management efforts including stakeholder engagement, communications, and adoption strategies

• Identify risks to adoption and develop mitigation strategies

Your Qualifications

Experience

• 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

• Strong understanding of Higher Ed operations, including student lifecycle, academic structures, and administrative functions

• Experience with enterprise platforms such as Workday, Student Information Systems (SIS), or ERPs

Leadership Skills

• Ability to lead and influence across diverse stakeholder groups

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable insights

• Experience managing multiple workstreams and competing priorities

What Sets You Apart

• Experience with Workday implementations (Student, HCM, or Financials)

• Background in large-scale Higher Ed transformation programs

• Ability to operate effectively in complex, matrixed environments

• Passion for improving outcomes for students, faculty, and administration

Why The Groove

• Work on meaningful transformation initiatives across leading Higher Education institutions

• Be part of a collaborative, values-driven consulting team

• Opportunity to shape delivery practices and client impact in a high-growth environment

EEO Policy:

The Groove is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

Ready to embark on an exhilarating journey of innovation and collaboration? Apply nowand be part of our exciting team at The Groove!

Originally posted on Himalayas

• Engagement Management
• Higher Education Consulting
• Project Management
• Client Services

Source: Himalayas