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Remote lead business consultant jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed teams that need senior advisory talent without geographic constraints. Demand is active in management consulting, technology, financial services, and healthcare, with employers including EPAM Systems, OneDigital, and Innovate!. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Mission Statement
The University of Michigan Health System improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job Summary
The Revenue Cycle Quality Consultant acts under the oversight of the Senior Director for Revenue Cycle Services Division to promote trust and credibility and strives to strengthen local and departmental relationships for positive outcomes.
The Business Process Consultant Lead serves as a lead and senior subject matter expert and strategic leader responsible for improving revenue cycle performance, quality, and appropriate revenue capture. The role requires in-depth understanding of Epic clinical and revenue cycle workflows and the interdependencies among clinical documentation, charging, coding, hospital and professional billing, payer reimbursement, and regulatory requirements.
The Consultant independently assesses complex clinical, operational, and financial issues; develops improvement strategies; and leads cross-functional initiatives through implementation and measurable, sustainable results. The position works across Revenue Cycle divisions, clinical operations, and information technology to optimize workflows, address systemic issues, and provide expert guidance.
Clear, concise, and persuasive communication is a core accountability. The Consultant translates complex issues into actionable information, articulates options and recommendations, builds a compelling case for change, and gains stakeholder support. The role also provides leadership for revenue cycle workflow design and standardization associated with the One Epic consolidation project and ongoing optimization.
The Consultant acts under the oversight of the Senior Director for Revenue Cycle Analytics, Technology and Support
Responsibilities*
Leadership and Execution
- Independently identify, evaluate, and prioritize complex improvement opportunities based on revenue, quality, compliance, and operational impacts. Develop strategies, assess alternatives, and provide expert recommendations to clinical, operational, and senior leadership.
- Lead cross-functional process improvement and re-engineering initiatives from assessment and solution design through implementation, stabilization, and outcome evaluation. Establish scope, milestones, stakeholder responsibilities, and success measures; resolve barriers and maintain accountability for results.
- Exercise independent judgment on matters of significance within assigned responsibilities and established organizational authority.
Epic and Integrated Workflow Optimization
- Apply advanced Epic/MiChart expertise to assess and optimize clinical and revenue cycle workflows, including documentation, charging, coding, billing, reconciliation, work queues, and reimbursement.
- Evaluate current-state processes and design future-state solutions that address workflow interdependencies, reduce variation and revenue leakage, and prevent recurring issues.
- Partner with clinical, Revenue Cycle, and technology teams to define operational requirements, recommend system and workflow changes, and validate downstream impacts before implementation.
Communication and Cross-Functional Influence
- Communicate complex issues clearly and concisely to clinical, operational, technical, and executive audiences. Present the problem, supporting data, options, trade-offs, recommendations, and anticipated outcomes.
- Develop compelling business cases and decision materials; build support for recommendations through persuasive communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.
- Lead focused stakeholder discussions, align competing priorities, and communicate decisions, risks, responsibilities, progress, and results throughout implementation.
- Establish strategic partnerships across Preservice, Mid-Service, Post-Service, Compliance, Revenue Cycle Services, clinical operations, and information technology.
One Epic Consolidation and Ongoing Optimization
- Provide expert leadership for revenue cycle workflow assessment, future-state design, and standardization associated with One Epic consolidation.
- Ensure clinical and revenue cycle interdependencies, reimbursement requirements, compliance considerations, and financial impacts inform consolidation decisions.
- Contribute to requirements, testing, implementation readiness, education, and stabilization; lead to ongoing optimization to address workflow gaps and improve performance.
Revenue Cycle Expertise and Performance Improvement
- Provide expert guidance on charging, coding, hospital and professional billing, payer policies, reimbursement methodologies, and applicable regulatory requirements. Monitor relevant changes and translate their implications into actionable recommendations.
- Conduct root cause analysis of systemic issues, including charging gaps, denials, avoidable write-offs, reconciliation problems, and workflow delays. Partner with operational teams, payers, and Compliance to develop sustainable solutions.
- Establish standardized performance measures, analyze financial and operational results, and communicate actionable findings. Evaluate improvement effectiveness and adjust strategies as needed.
- Educate clinical and operational stakeholders, mentor Revenue Cycle professionals, and share effective methodologies to sustain and extend improvements. Participate in relevant rules committees and governance forums.
Required Qualifications*
10+ years of project management, management, operational improvement or related experience in a revenue cycle or health care industry setting
10+ years of experience with insurance companies and payer related issues
Advanced experience in operational and quality improvement
Bachelor's degree in health care, business or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills required
Advanced knowledge of clinical operations and revenue cycle operations with ability to translate information
Advanced knowledge in payer reimbursement and compliance guidelines
Excellent communication skills, demonstrated ability to communicate clear, concise and accurate information both verbally and in writing
Proven ability to solve problems creatively
Advanced knowledge of MiChart clinical and revenue applications, reports and system capabilities
Demonstrated ability to complete projects according to outlined scope and timeline
Strong customer service skills
Ability to establish and nurture beneficial business relationships
Self-motivated with a willingness to take initiative and solve complex problems
Capability to negotiate with and influence others
Analytically and mathematically minded to analyze data and create necessary reports
Ability to thrive in a demanding, high-pressure environment
Coding experience and certification
Flexibility, innovation, and creativity are necessary characteristics
Desire to continuously learn and apply new improvement methodologies, and to spread successful innovation through the institution
Desired Qualifications*
Experience supporting enterprise Epic implementations, consolidation initiatives, and ongoing clinical and revenue cycle optimization.
Experience using Epic reporting, SlicerDicer, Tableau, or other analytical tools.
Certification or formal training in project management, process improvement, or change management
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Application Deadline
The University of Michigan Health System improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
285613
Working Title
Business Proc Consultant Lead
Job Title
Business Proc Consultant Lead
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Mobile/Remote
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Exec Vp Med Affairs
Department
MM Rev Cycle (PTO)
Posting Begin/End Date
11/12/2026 - 11/26/2026
Career Interest
Information Technology
Mission Statement
The University of Michigan Health System improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job Summary
The Revenue Cycle Quality Consultant acts under the oversight of the Senior Director for Revenue Cycle Services Division to promote trust and credibility and strives to strengthen local and departmental relationships for positive outcomes.
The Business Process Consultant Lead serves as a lead and senior subject matter expert and strategic leader responsible for improving revenue cycle performance, quality, and appropriate revenue capture. The role requires in-depth understanding of Epic clinical and revenue cycle workflows and the interdependencies among clinical documentation, charging, coding, hospital and professional billing, payer reimbursement, and regulatory requirements.
The Consultant independently assesses complex clinical, operational, and financial issues; develops improvement strategies; and leads cross-functional initiatives through implementation and measurable, sustainable results. The position works across Revenue Cycle divisions, clinical operations, and information technology to optimize workflows, address systemic issues, and provide expert guidance.
Clear, concise, and persuasive communication is a core accountability. The Consultant translates complex issues into actionable information, articulates options and recommendations, builds a compelling case for change, and gains stakeholder support. The role also provides leadership for revenue cycle workflow design and standardization associated with the One Epic consolidation project and ongoing optimization.
The Consultant acts under the oversight of the Senior Director for Revenue Cycle Analytics, Technology and Support
Responsibilities*
Leadership and Execution
- Independently identify, evaluate, and prioritize complex improvement opportunities based on revenue, quality, compliance, and operational impacts. Develop strategies, assess alternatives, and provide expert recommendations to clinical, operational, and senior leadership.
- Lead cross-functional process improvement and re-engineering initiatives from assessment and solution design through implementation, stabilization, and outcome evaluation. Establish scope, milestones, stakeholder responsibilities, and success measures; resolve barriers and maintain accountability for results.
- Exercise independent judgment on matters of significance within assigned responsibilities and established organizational authority.
Epic and Integrated Workflow Optimization
- Apply advanced Epic/MiChart expertise to assess and optimize clinical and revenue cycle workflows, including documentation, charging, coding, billing, reconciliation, work queues, and reimbursement.
- Evaluate current-state processes and design future-state solutions that address workflow interdependencies, reduce variation and revenue leakage, and prevent recurring issues.
- Partner with clinical, Revenue Cycle, and technology teams to define operational requirements, recommend system and workflow changes, and validate downstream impacts before implementation.
Communication and Cross-Functional Influence
- Communicate complex issues clearly and concisely to clinical, operational, technical, and executive audiences. Present the problem, supporting data, options, trade-offs, recommendations, and anticipated outcomes.
- Develop compelling business cases and decision materials; build support for recommendations through persuasive communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.
- Lead focused stakeholder discussions, align competing priorities, and communicate decisions, risks, responsibilities, progress, and results throughout implementation.
- Establish strategic partnerships across Preservice, Mid-Service, Post-Service, Compliance, Revenue Cycle Services, clinical operations, and information technology.
One Epic Consolidation and Ongoing Optimization
- Provide expert leadership for revenue cycle workflow assessment, future-state design, and standardization associated with One Epic consolidation.
- Ensure clinical and revenue cycle interdependencies, reimbursement requirements, compliance considerations, and financial impacts inform consolidation decisions.
- Contribute to requirements, testing, implementation readiness, education, and stabilization; lead to ongoing optimization to address workflow gaps and improve performance.
Revenue Cycle Expertise and Performance Improvement
- Provide expert guidance on charging, coding, hospital and professional billing, payer policies, reimbursement methodologies, and applicable regulatory requirements. Monitor relevant changes and translate their implications into actionable recommendations.
- Conduct root cause analysis of systemic issues, including charging gaps, denials, avoidable write-offs, reconciliation problems, and workflow delays. Partner with operational teams, payers, and Compliance to develop sustainable solutions.
- Establish standardized performance measures, analyze financial and operational results, and communicate actionable findings. Evaluate improvement effectiveness and adjust strategies as needed.
- Educate clinical and operational stakeholders, mentor Revenue Cycle professionals, and share effective methodologies to sustain and extend improvements. Participate in relevant rules committees and governance forums.
Required Qualifications*
10+ years of project management, management, operational improvement or related experience in a revenue cycle or health care industry setting
10+ years of experience with insurance companies and payer related issues
Advanced experience in operational and quality improvement
Bachelor's degree in health care, business or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills required
Advanced knowledge of clinical operations and revenue cycle operations with ability to translate information
Advanced knowledge in payer reimbursement and compliance guidelines
Excellent communication skills, demonstrated ability to communicate clear, concise and accurate information both verbally and in writing
Proven ability to solve problems creatively
Advanced knowledge of MiChart clinical and revenue applications, reports and system capabilities
Demonstrated ability to complete projects according to outlined scope and timeline
Strong customer service skills
Ability to establish and nurture beneficial business relationships
Self-motivated with a willingness to take initiative and solve complex problems
Capability to negotiate with and influence others
Analytically and mathematically minded to analyze data and create necessary reports
Ability to thrive in a demanding, high-pressure environment
Coding experience and certification
Flexibility, innovation, and creativity are necessary characteristics
Desire to continuously learn and apply new improvement methodologies, and to spread successful innovation through the institution
Desired Qualifications*
Experience supporting enterprise Epic implementations, consolidation initiatives, and ongoing clinical and revenue cycle optimization.
Experience using Epic reporting, SlicerDicer, Tableau, or other analytical tools.
Certification or formal training in project management, process improvement, or change management
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Application Deadline
The University of Michigan Health System improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
285613
Working Title
Business Proc Consultant Lead
Job Title
Business Proc Consultant Lead
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Mobile/Remote
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Exec Vp Med Affairs
Department
MM Rev Cycle (PTO)
Posting Begin/End Date
11/12/2026 - 11/26/2026
Career Interest
Information Technology
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote lead business consultant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field required
- Five or more years of consulting or business advisory experience
- Proven project management skills including scope, timeline, and stakeholder coordination
- Proficiency with process mapping tools and data analysis software such as Excel or Tableau
- Experience leading cross-functional teams or managing junior consultants
- MBA or relevant professional certification such as PMP or Lean Six Sigma preferred
Tips for Your Remote Lead Business Consultant Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote lead business consultant openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly. Remote postings at distributed firms often close fast, so checking regularly and applying promptly puts you ahead.
Lead with async communication in applications
Remote lead business consultant roles require you to manage client relationships and project workstreams almost entirely in writing. Your cover letter and any written prompts should demonstrate structured thinking, clear stakeholder framing, and the ability to move work forward without a synchronous meeting.
Build a portfolio around remote project outcomes
Remote employers want evidence you can deliver results without in-person supervision. Document two or three engagements with a clear problem statement, your approach, and the measurable outcome. Even sanitized client examples show remote hiring managers what your consulting work actually produces.
Prepare for remote-specific interview formats
Many remote lead business consultant interviews include an asynchronous case study or a written stakeholder memo instead of a live whiteboard. Practice delivering your frameworks and recommendations in document form, and treat any video interview as a demonstration of how you'd run a remote client call.
Remote Lead Business Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote lead business consultant job?
Remote employers hiring lead business consultants screen heavily for self-direction, structured written communication, and the ability to run client engagements without in-person oversight. Strong candidates show async collaboration skills, experience managing stakeholder relationships across distributed teams, and a clear record of delivering consulting work independently. Highlighting specific frameworks you use, your approach to remote client communication, and examples of projects you drove from kickoff to delivery gives you a real edge.
Which companies hire remote lead business consultants?
Companies hiring remote lead business consultants right now include EPAM Systems, OneDigital, and Innovate!, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first management consulting firms, distributed technology companies, and large enterprises in financial services and healthcare that have built permanent remote advisory practices.
Can you get a remote lead business consultant job with no experience?
Yes, but remote lead roles are harder to land without experience because you're expected to manage engagements independently from day one. Remote-first boutique consultancies and early-stage technology companies are more open to developing less-experienced candidates. Showing completed project work, a structured problem-solving approach, and comfort with async tools like Slack and project management platforms can open doors when a traditional resume falls short.
Do you need a degree for remote lead business consultant jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prioritize demonstrated consulting skills, client results, and domain expertise over a specific degree. A portfolio of successful project outcomes, certifications in business analysis or change management, and verifiable experience leading client workstreams can carry significant weight, particularly at remote-first firms and technology companies that evaluate candidates on deliverables rather than credentials.
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