Manage projects and client relationships, drive business development, and motivate project teams while providing thought leadership and innovation.
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.
Strategy Insights and Planning Manager - Beyond Healthcare
As a senior leader within the Strategy Practice, you will drive high-impact client engagements, shape commercial strategy, and play a critical role in growing both our client relationships and internal capabilities. This role blends strategic leadership, business development, and team mentorship.
What you'll do;
What you'll bring
Hybrid working model:
ZS is committed to a Flexible and Connected way of working. ZSers are onsite at clients or ZS offices three days a week. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
How you'll grow:
Perks & Benefits:
At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States , visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS .
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.
Find Out More At:
www.zs.com
Salary: $190,000.00 - $240,000.00
Strategy Insights and Planning Manager - Beyond Healthcare
As a senior leader within the Strategy Practice, you will drive high-impact client engagements, shape commercial strategy, and play a critical role in growing both our client relationships and internal capabilities. This role blends strategic leadership, business development, and team mentorship.
What you'll do;
- 1. Lead Strategic Delivery
- High-Stakes Delivery: Direct multiple high-impact projects, moving from "crunching data" to orchestrating C-suite solutions.
- Framework Innovation: Design and implement the proprietary GTM frameworks that solve the industry's toughest SaaS and growth challenges.
- Executive Advisory: Act as a trusted counselor to SVPs, bridging the gap between product innovation and revenue reality.
- Drive Business Growth
- Revenue Growth: Identify "white-space" opportunities within existing accounts and spearhead market-entry for new clients.
- IP Creation: Convert project wins into firm-wide thought leadership and new service offerings.
- Practice Scaling: Play a lead role in the evolution and expansion of our Strategy Practice.
- Lead and Develop Talent
- High-Performance Culture: Serve as a high-visibility role model for excellence and intellectual curiosity.
- Talent Acceleration: Move beyond managing tasks to mentoring the next generation of consultants and associates.
- Training Design: Develop and lead internal programs to sharpen the firm's collective analytical and leadership edge.
What you'll bring
- MBA from a leading university preferred, with strong academic performance
- 6-8+ years of management consulting experience, with increasing responsibility
- Proven track record of leading teams and delivering complex projects
- Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Excellent problem-solving skills, combining strategic thinking with attention to detail
- Experience in B2B marketing, sales, or go-to-market strategy preferred
- Strong ownership mindset and personal initiative
- Ability to balance big-picture thinking with detail-oriented execution
- Highly organized with strong planning and prioritization skills
- Collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring others
- High level of motivation, curiosity, and intellectual rigor
Hybrid working model:
ZS is committed to a Flexible and Connected way of working. ZSers are onsite at clients or ZS offices three days a week. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
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:
At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States , visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS .
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.
Find Out More At:
www.zs.com
Salary: $190,000.00 - $240,000.00
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