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Manager - Client Lead

North Highland
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/6/2026
MAKE STRATEGY A REALITY | ACCELERATE YOUR GROWTH | CHOOSE YOUR PATH

As the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, we're helping businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that last.

We're seeking a Manager - Client Lead in Portland for our Retail & Consumer Products Practice to help us take vision to value and create lasting impact for our clients.

Summary

This Manager - Client Lead selected for this opportunity will have experience as a cross functional management consultant with digital transformation expertise, and sales experience.

You Will

  • Use knowledge and effective project management skills to plan and lead work streams with small teams.
  • Manage own activities and those of team members to deliver desired business outcomes.
  • Focus on quality completion of deliverables.
  • Work directly with clients as a visible and engaged member of the team.
  • Actively contribute to business development through the identification of new opportunities with existing clients.
  • Establish positive relationships with clients and peers that build credibility, foster your support network and empower career development.

Ideally, We’d Like

  • 6 years of management consulting, advisory, professional services, industry and/or Big 4 consulting experience.
  • Ability to work on-site (5) days per week.
  • Proven subject matter or content expertise in change management.
  • Cross Functional Management Consultant skills with Digital Transformation experience.
  • Ideally SPM/Change experience on the technical side of the business.
  • Demonstrated success creating, growing, and selling solutions for existing and new client accounts.
  • Experience running engagements, managing teams, and driving desired business outcomes throughout delivery, as well as the ability to pinpoint gaps and omissions.
  • A demonstrated track record of leading large, complex consulting engagements, with roles that involve building and fostering relationships with senior-level client executives.
  • Creative ingenuity and a proven ability to find or design simple solutions to complex challenges.
  • An ability to authentically establish credibility, build consensus, and activate collaboration with clients and teammates.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • External accreditation or recognition from recognized professional bodies.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. A master’s degree or professional certifications are bonuses.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.

North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We handle all information in accordance local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality.

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