Senior Level Strategy Consultant Jobs
Senior level strategy consultant jobs place experienced professionals in charge of shaping organizational direction, owning high-stakes engagements, and leading the teams and workstreams that deliver results. Opportunities cover Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Insurance, with 54% of openings remote or hybrid, and employers like Mercer, BGBx Consulting, and HDR hiring at this level now.
Find JobsOverview
Showing 4 of 17+ Senior Level Strategy Consultant jobs
Simon Business School at the University of Rochester invites applications for an Executive or Clinical Professor (open rank) with substantial professional experience in management consulting to play a significant role in the School's MBA program.
We seek an accomplished consulting professional who is excited about bringing the methods, disciplines, and perspectives of consulting practice into a leading business school environment. The successful candidate will have a substantial instructional role; develop and supervise consulting-oriented experiential projects with industry partners; and coach students pursuing consulting careers.
The position is particularly well suited to an experienced consulting professional interested in applying the knowledge, judgment, and relationships developed over a successful industry career to teaching, mentoring, and developing the next generation of business leaders.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching and Curriculum Development
The faculty member will have a substantial instructional role in the MBA program and may also contribute to other Simon graduate and undergraduate programs. Teaching responsibilities are expected to include courses and learning experiences in areas such as:
- Structured problem solving, including framing ambiguous business problems, developing hypotheses, prioritizing analyses, synthesizing evidence, and translating analysis into recommendations;
- Consulting methods and problem-solving approaches used by leading strategy and management consulting organizations;
- Business process analysis, design, and improvement, including diagnosing processes and identifying improvement opportunities;
- Executive communication and recommendation development, including communicating complex analyses clearly and persuasively; and
- Related areas drawing on the faculty member's professional expertise.
They will provide high-quality in-person, synchronous online, and asynchronous instruction and will develop and manage course materials, assessments, and related activities in accordance with applicable University and School policies.
Experiential Learning and Industry Projects
A key component of the role will be expanding opportunities for Simon students to work on substantive consulting-style projects with external organizations. The faculty member will:
- Help develop relationships with companies, consulting firms, alumni, nonprofit organizations, and other partners that can provide high-quality experiential projects;
- Work with organizational sponsors to scope meaningful projects that provide strong learning opportunities for students;
- Supervise and coach student consulting teams throughout their engagements; and
- Help students develop the professional disciplines associated with high-quality consulting, including problem definition, analytical rigor, project management, client communication, teamwork, and synthesis;
Student Career Advising and Coaching
Working in partnership with Simon's career services team and other faculty and staff, the faculty member will serve as an important resource for students pursuing consulting careers. Responsibilities will include:
- Advising students on careers in strategy, management, specialized, internal, and related consulting and advisory roles;
- Coaching students on consulting recruiting, including case and behavioral interviews, networking, and professional positioning;
- Mentoring students as they evaluate consulting opportunities and prepare for internships and full-time positions; and
- Contributing to workshops, case-preparation activities, speaker programs, employer engagement, and other consulting-related career-development initiatives.
About Simon Business School
Simon Business School at the University of Rochester is known for an analytically rigorous approach to management education. Simon's programs combine strong foundations in economics and analytics with experiential learning and leadership development, preparing students to turn rigorous analysis and insight into meaningful business impact.
The University of Rochester is a leading private research university offering the intellectual resources of a major research institution together with a highly collaborative academic community.
This position offers an experienced consulting leader the opportunity to bring the best of professional practice into that environment—teaching and mentoring talented students, creating applied learning experiences, engaging with industry, and helping shape an important area of the school's future development.
Qualifications
Candidates should bring substantial professional experience in management consulting or closely related advisory work, including significant responsibility for solving complex client problems, leading engagements or teams, and working with senior executives.
Required qualifications include:
- Graduate degree in business or related field
- Significant professional experience in management consulting or closely related advisory work;
- Interest and ability to teach MBA, MS, and Undergraduate students in problem solving, consulting, and related areas of the Simon School curriculum.
Previous university-level teaching experience is desirable but not required for candidates who demonstrate exceptional communication, facilitation, mentoring, and professional-development capabilities.
Deep scholarly research credentials are not a central criterion for this role. We seek a practitioner-faculty member whose professional accomplishments, expertise, judgment, and ability to develop students will materially enhance Simon's consulting-related curriculum, experiential learning opportunities, and student outcomes.
Pay: $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Simon Business School at the University of Rochester invites applications for an Executive or Clinical Professor (open rank) with substantial professional experience in management consulting to play a significant role in the School's MBA program.
We seek an accomplished consulting professional who is excited about bringing the methods, disciplines, and perspectives of consulting practice into a leading business school environment. The successful candidate will have a substantial instructional role; develop and supervise consulting-oriented experiential projects with industry partners; and coach students pursuing consulting careers.
The position is particularly well suited to an experienced consulting professional interested in applying the knowledge, judgment, and relationships developed over a successful industry career to teaching, mentoring, and developing the next generation of business leaders.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching and Curriculum Development
The faculty member will have a substantial instructional role in the MBA program and may also contribute to other Simon graduate and undergraduate programs. Teaching responsibilities are expected to include courses and learning experiences in areas such as:
- Structured problem solving, including framing ambiguous business problems, developing hypotheses, prioritizing analyses, synthesizing evidence, and translating analysis into recommendations;
- Consulting methods and problem-solving approaches used by leading strategy and management consulting organizations;
- Business process analysis, design, and improvement, including diagnosing processes and identifying improvement opportunities;
- Executive communication and recommendation development, including communicating complex analyses clearly and persuasively; and
- Related areas drawing on the faculty member's professional expertise.
They will provide high-quality in-person, synchronous online, and asynchronous instruction and will develop and manage course materials, assessments, and related activities in accordance with applicable University and School policies.
Experiential Learning and Industry Projects
A key component of the role will be expanding opportunities for Simon students to work on substantive consulting-style projects with external organizations. The faculty member will:
- Help develop relationships with companies, consulting firms, alumni, nonprofit organizations, and other partners that can provide high-quality experiential projects;
- Work with organizational sponsors to scope meaningful projects that provide strong learning opportunities for students;
- Supervise and coach student consulting teams throughout their engagements; and
- Help students develop the professional disciplines associated with high-quality consulting, including problem definition, analytical rigor, project management, client communication, teamwork, and synthesis;
Student Career Advising and Coaching
Working in partnership with Simon's career services team and other faculty and staff, the faculty member will serve as an important resource for students pursuing consulting careers. Responsibilities will include:
- Advising students on careers in strategy, management, specialized, internal, and related consulting and advisory roles;
- Coaching students on consulting recruiting, including case and behavioral interviews, networking, and professional positioning;
- Mentoring students as they evaluate consulting opportunities and prepare for internships and full-time positions; and
- Contributing to workshops, case-preparation activities, speaker programs, employer engagement, and other consulting-related career-development initiatives.
About Simon Business School
Simon Business School at the University of Rochester is known for an analytically rigorous approach to management education. Simon's programs combine strong foundations in economics and analytics with experiential learning and leadership development, preparing students to turn rigorous analysis and insight into meaningful business impact.
The University of Rochester is a leading private research university offering the intellectual resources of a major research institution together with a highly collaborative academic community.
This position offers an experienced consulting leader the opportunity to bring the best of professional practice into that environment—teaching and mentoring talented students, creating applied learning experiences, engaging with industry, and helping shape an important area of the school's future development.
Qualifications
Candidates should bring substantial professional experience in management consulting or closely related advisory work, including significant responsibility for solving complex client problems, leading engagements or teams, and working with senior executives.
Required qualifications include:
- Graduate degree in business or related field
- Significant professional experience in management consulting or closely related advisory work;
- Interest and ability to teach MBA, MS, and Undergraduate students in problem solving, consulting, and related areas of the Simon School curriculum.
Previous university-level teaching experience is desirable but not required for candidates who demonstrate exceptional communication, facilitation, mentoring, and professional-development capabilities.
Deep scholarly research credentials are not a central criterion for this role. We seek a practitioner-faculty member whose professional accomplishments, expertise, judgment, and ability to develop students will materially enhance Simon's consulting-related curriculum, experiential learning opportunities, and student outcomes.
Pay: $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
See All 17 Senior Level Strategy Consultant Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find JobsSenior Level Strategy Consultant Job Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Insurance
- Education
- Banking & Financial Services
Senior Level Strategy Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level strategy consultant job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have led full project cycles, not just contributed to them. A strong background in structured problem-solving, executive communication, and cross-functional stakeholder management gives candidates an edge. Demonstrating that you have owned recommendations from framing through implementation, and can develop junior talent along the way, signals readiness for senior roles.
Which companies hire senior level strategy consultants?
Companies hiring senior level strategy consultants right now include Mercer, BGBx Consulting, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers global management consulting firms, large corporate strategy functions, and specialized advisory practices that need consultants who can run engagements independently.
Are there remote senior level strategy consultant jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and engagement type. About 54% of senior level strategy consultant openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting a broad shift toward flexible delivery models across consulting and corporate strategy functions. Client-facing roles may still require periodic on-site presence regardless of the base arrangement.
What makes a strategy consultant role senior level?
Senior level strategy consultant roles are defined by ownership rather than support. Professionals at this stage set analytical frameworks, drive client relationships, and are accountable for the quality and direction of deliverables, not just their execution. They are expected to mentor junior consultants, manage workstream leads, and bring independent judgment to ambiguous or complex strategic problems.
Which industries hire the most senior level strategy consultants?
Senior Level strategy consultant roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they face ongoing pressure to make high-stakes decisions about growth, operations, and transformation, and they rely on senior consultants to lead those efforts rather than simply support them.