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Project Management Analyst jobs at ZS sit at the intersection of consulting delivery and client operations, where analytical skills drive real engagement outcomes. ZS has a history of supporting international candidates through the visa process for this function, making it a realistic target if you're on F-1 OPT, CPT, or seeking H-1B visa or TN visa sponsorship.
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ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
ABOUT THE ROLE
ZS’s Data Strategy and Data Office has two pillars. First, we advise clients across sectors — including MedTech, Health Insurance, Travel & Hospitality, and other data-intensive industries — on all matters related to enterprise Data Strategy. As data volumes expand and AI reshapes business models, Data Strategy has become a critical, board-level priority. The team supports clients in defining data vision and mission, designing operating models and data organizations, establishing governance and stewardship frameworks, shaping data sourcing and generation strategies, enabling robust data architecture and cataloging capabilities, and driving compliant value creation. In close collaboration with our Digital and Technology practice, we diagnose and execute data strategies, helping clients build data capabilities and products that drive competitive advantage. The second pillar, Data Office, focuses on building and managing strategic relationships with a wide range of data providers to enable differentiated access to data and power innovative ZS offerings and services.
The Data Strategy Consultant will be located close to one of our East Coast U.S. offices and will help deliver world-class solutions that shape and execute enterprise data strategies, primarily in the MedTech, Health Insurance, or Travel & Hospitality sectors. This includes developing data organizations and Data Offices, designing governance and operating models, strengthening AI-ready data foundations, driving data portfolio optimization and value realization, and leading hands-on delivery of data programs. This individual will have high visibility within the firm and will work collaboratively with the broader Data Strategy team across the Americas, Europe and India, as well as with colleagues across multiple practice areas (e.g., Research and Development Excellence Digital Strategy, Technology Advisory, Compliance, and others).
What You’ll Do:
Strategy Insights and Planning Consultant in the Technology Service area will…
- Build and maintain deep expertise in enterprise data strategy, data ecosystems and AI-ready data foundations across industries, with strong understanding of U.S. data landscape
- Lead (in collaboration with ZS’ internal and client-facing teams) the design and execution of enterprise data strategy engagements, including defining data vision, operating models and multi-year transformation roadmaps that address critical client challenges and build AI-ready data foundations
- Shape and implement strategic data capabilities that strengthen how organizations manage, govern and use data to drive measurable business value and competitive advantage
- Serve as a primary day-to-day project lead, manage multiple workstreams ensuring fulfillment of project objective on-time and on-budget
- Partner with the Senior Leadership team and assist in project management responsibility, including project planning, staffing management, and people growth
- Build relationships with client stakeholders and lead presentations related to project deliverables, brainstorming, discussions, status updates, etc.
- Manage and collaborate with an extended global team of diverse skill sets (knowledge management, data technologists, business operations, etc.)
- Mentor/coach junior members in the team, inside and outside projects
- Help build long-term Data Strategy assets and offerings
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert to support teams in client project proposals, client discussions, thought leadership, etc., where data expertise is needed
- Contribute to developing POVs on data strategy innovations to build firm intellectual capital and thought leadership
- Contribute to building and managing relationships with key data partners in the US
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor's or master's degree required, with strong academic performance in analytic and quantitative coursework
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in data strategy, data governance, data management or enterprise data transformation; Consulting, Medtech, Health Insurance, Travel & Hospitality, or cross-industry experience preferred
- Working knowledge of core data strategy capabilities (e.g., operating models, data governance, data products), with the ability to quickly build depth in new domains and topics
- Ability to translate unstructured problems into actionable processes and approaches
- Self-starter with high motivation, maturity and personal initiative, and a strong bias toward action and delivering tangible outcomes
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Empathy, adaptability, and high personal impact, with the ability to adapt to diverse clients, industries, cultures and cross-functional teams (business and technology alike)
- Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks, and delivering in an unstructured environment
- Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in ambiguous environments, structuring problems, forming hypotheses and driving work forward with limited oversight
- Demonstrated ability to manage small teams or workstreams, providing direction, oversight and coaching to ensure high-quality delivery
- Fluency in English
- Client-first mentality
- Intense work ethic
- Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach
How you’ll grow:
- Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
- Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
- Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions
Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
Hybrid working model:
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive. If you’re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To complete your application: Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered. NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.
INTRODUCTION
ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
ABOUT THE ROLE
ZS’s Data Strategy and Data Office has two pillars. First, we advise clients across sectors — including MedTech, Health Insurance, Travel & Hospitality, and other data-intensive industries — on all matters related to enterprise Data Strategy. As data volumes expand and AI reshapes business models, Data Strategy has become a critical, board-level priority. The team supports clients in defining data vision and mission, designing operating models and data organizations, establishing governance and stewardship frameworks, shaping data sourcing and generation strategies, enabling robust data architecture and cataloging capabilities, and driving compliant value creation. In close collaboration with our Digital and Technology practice, we diagnose and execute data strategies, helping clients build data capabilities and products that drive competitive advantage. The second pillar, Data Office, focuses on building and managing strategic relationships with a wide range of data providers to enable differentiated access to data and power innovative ZS offerings and services.
The Data Strategy Consultant will be located close to one of our East Coast U.S. offices and will help deliver world-class solutions that shape and execute enterprise data strategies, primarily in the MedTech, Health Insurance, or Travel & Hospitality sectors. This includes developing data organizations and Data Offices, designing governance and operating models, strengthening AI-ready data foundations, driving data portfolio optimization and value realization, and leading hands-on delivery of data programs. This individual will have high visibility within the firm and will work collaboratively with the broader Data Strategy team across the Americas, Europe and India, as well as with colleagues across multiple practice areas (e.g., Research and Development Excellence Digital Strategy, Technology Advisory, Compliance, and others).
What You’ll Do:
Strategy Insights and Planning Consultant in the Technology Service area will…
- Build and maintain deep expertise in enterprise data strategy, data ecosystems and AI-ready data foundations across industries, with strong understanding of U.S. data landscape
- Lead (in collaboration with ZS’ internal and client-facing teams) the design and execution of enterprise data strategy engagements, including defining data vision, operating models and multi-year transformation roadmaps that address critical client challenges and build AI-ready data foundations
- Shape and implement strategic data capabilities that strengthen how organizations manage, govern and use data to drive measurable business value and competitive advantage
- Serve as a primary day-to-day project lead, manage multiple workstreams ensuring fulfillment of project objective on-time and on-budget
- Partner with the Senior Leadership team and assist in project management responsibility, including project planning, staffing management, and people growth
- Build relationships with client stakeholders and lead presentations related to project deliverables, brainstorming, discussions, status updates, etc.
- Manage and collaborate with an extended global team of diverse skill sets (knowledge management, data technologists, business operations, etc.)
- Mentor/coach junior members in the team, inside and outside projects
- Help build long-term Data Strategy assets and offerings
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert to support teams in client project proposals, client discussions, thought leadership, etc., where data expertise is needed
- Contribute to developing POVs on data strategy innovations to build firm intellectual capital and thought leadership
- Contribute to building and managing relationships with key data partners in the US
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor's or master's degree required, with strong academic performance in analytic and quantitative coursework
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in data strategy, data governance, data management or enterprise data transformation; Consulting, Medtech, Health Insurance, Travel & Hospitality, or cross-industry experience preferred
- Working knowledge of core data strategy capabilities (e.g., operating models, data governance, data products), with the ability to quickly build depth in new domains and topics
- Ability to translate unstructured problems into actionable processes and approaches
- Self-starter with high motivation, maturity and personal initiative, and a strong bias toward action and delivering tangible outcomes
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Empathy, adaptability, and high personal impact, with the ability to adapt to diverse clients, industries, cultures and cross-functional teams (business and technology alike)
- Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks, and delivering in an unstructured environment
- Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in ambiguous environments, structuring problems, forming hypotheses and driving work forward with limited oversight
- Demonstrated ability to manage small teams or workstreams, providing direction, oversight and coaching to ensure high-quality delivery
- Fluency in English
- Client-first mentality
- Intense work ethic
- Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach
How you’ll grow:
- Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
- Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
- Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions
Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
Hybrid working model:
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive. If you’re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To complete your application: Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered. NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.
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Frame your degree for specialty occupation
ZS files H-1B petitions for Project Management Analysts under specialty occupation rules, which require a directly related bachelor's degree. A degree in business analytics, operations research, or information systems strengthens your petition more than a general management credential.
Target ZS offices in key consulting hubs
ZS concentrates its Project Management Analyst hiring in offices like Chicago, San Francisco, and New York. Applying to postings tied to these locations increases your chances of landing on a team that actively processes sponsorship paperwork.
Apply early in the academic year cycle
ZS recruits Project Management Analysts heavily through campus pipelines in the fall. If you're on F-1 CPT or approaching OPT, aligning your application timeline with this cycle puts you in front of hiring managers before headcount fills.
Clarify OPT authorization before your interview
Bring your current EAD card details and OPT end date to offer conversations. ZS recruiters need to confirm your authorized work period before extending an offer, and having this ready reduces delays in the formal offer process.
Understand the H-1B cap and your April window
If you're moving from OPT to H-1B, your employer must file with USCIS by April 1 for an October 1 start. Confirm with ZS's HR team in January whether they intend to register you in that year's lottery to avoid missing the window.
Use Migrate Mate to find open roles at ZS
Project Management Analyst openings at ZS that explicitly support visa sponsorship aren't always flagged on general job boards. Search Migrate Mate to filter for ZS roles by visa type, so you're targeting positions where sponsorship is already confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ZS sponsor H-1B visas for Project Management Analysts?
Yes, ZS sponsors H-1B visas for Project Management Analysts. The role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation given its analytical and consulting focus, which satisfies USCIS requirements for H-1B eligibility. If you're currently on F-1 OPT, ZS can initiate the H-1B registration process ahead of the April USCIS filing deadline to bridge your status.
How do I apply for Project Management Analyst jobs at ZS?
Apply directly through ZS's careers portal or find open roles filtered by visa type on Migrate Mate. ZS typically recruits for this function through both campus recruiting cycles and direct applications. Tailoring your application to highlight quantitative skills, client-facing experience, and familiarity with project delivery frameworks used in consulting will strengthen your candidacy.
Which visa types does ZS commonly use for Project Management Analyst roles?
ZS supports H-1B, F-1 OPT, and F-1 CPT for Project Management Analysts. Canadian and Mexican nationals may also be eligible for TN status under the USMCA, provided the role meets DOL's qualifying occupation criteria. The most common path for recent graduates is F-1 OPT bridging to an H-1B sponsorship in the subsequent cap season.
What qualifications does ZS expect for a Project Management Analyst position?
ZS typically expects a bachelor's degree in business, analytics, engineering, or a related quantitative field. Practical experience with project tracking, data analysis, or cross-functional coordination in a consulting or professional services environment is valued. Proficiency in tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and project management software is commonly required, and an MBA or master's degree can strengthen senior applications.
How does the visa filing timeline work if I get an offer from ZS?
If you're on F-1 OPT and ZS extends an offer, the company will work with its immigration counsel to file your H-1B petition before the April 1 USCIS deadline. You'll need to provide documentation of your degree and current work authorization. If selected in the lottery, your H-1B status becomes effective October 1, and your OPT must cover the gap between your start date and that transition.