Senior Level Professional Development Consultant Jobs

Senior level professional development consultant jobs place experienced professionals in charge of shaping organizational learning strategy, owning program outcomes, and leading the teams and initiatives that drive workforce growth. Roles cover on-site, hybrid, and remote settings across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Accounting & Auditing, with employers like Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Huron Consulting, and ENTRUST Solutions hiring at this level now.

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Open roles144+
Top stateIllinois
Top employerSimpson Gumpertz & Heger
Top cityChicago, IL
Work type60% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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National Consulting Engineer Account Manager
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National Consulting Engineer Account Manager
Johnson Controls
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Partnerships & Business Development
Account Management
Project & Program Management
Consulting & Professional Services
Business Development
Project Management
$109k - $191k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Professional Development Senior Manager – Attorney Training
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Professional Development Senior Manager – Attorney Training
Latham & Watkins LLP
New York, New York
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
$215k - $240k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Principal Consulting Engineer - ServiceNow
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Principal Consulting Engineer - ServiceNow
CDW
Remote
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Strategy & Corporate Development
$156k - $225k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Forward Deployed Engineer - Model Engineering - Manager - Consulting - OPEN Location
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Forward Deployed Engineer - Model Engineering - Manager - Consulting - OPEN Location
EY
New York, New York
Data Engineering
Data Science
Data Science & Analytics
$126k - $262k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Senior Professional Services Consultant – IBM iSeries
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Senior Professional Services Consultant – IBM iSeries
Logicalis
Remote
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$110k - $150k/yr
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Senior Level Professional Development Consultant Job Market

Who's Hiring

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger9 open roles
Huron Consulting5 open roles
ENTRUST Solutions5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services56
  • Technology & Software32
  • Accounting & Auditing12
  • Manufacturing8
  • Education5

Senior Level Professional Development Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level professional development consultant job?

Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of enterprise-wide learning programs, not just delivery experience. A strong candidate brings a portfolio of measurable outcomes, such as programs that improved retention or accelerated skill gaps, alongside evidence of stakeholder influence at the director level and above. Experience designing competency frameworks or leading teams of instructional designers gives candidates a clear edge in competitive searches.

Which companies hire senior level professional development consultants?

Companies hiring senior level professional development consultants right now include Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Huron Consulting, and ENTRUST Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in large enterprises and consulting firms that run continuous learning operations rather than one-off training initiatives.

Are there remote senior level professional development consultant jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by employer and program scope. About 40% of senior level professional development consultant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for consultants who can design and facilitate learning at scale without being tied to a single office. Fully on-site roles remain common in regulated industries where in-person program delivery is required.

What makes a professional development consultant role senior level?

Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. At this stage, a consultant is expected to set the learning strategy for a division or organization, manage vendor relationships, mentor junior consultants, and report on program effectiveness to senior leadership. The work shifts from facilitating existing curricula to diagnosing organizational capability gaps and designing solutions from the ground up.

Which industries hire the most senior level professional development consultants?

Senior Level professional development consultant roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Accounting & Auditing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors invest heavily in structured talent development programs at scale, creating sustained demand for senior consultants who can align learning strategy with business performance goals.