Executive Manager Advisory Services

About the role

Lead a high-performing team of Executive Assistants (EAs) supporting senior leadership, including the Practice Leader, within a dynamic healthcare consulting environment. This role is both strategic and hands-on, serving as a trusted partner to Practice Area Leaders and Managing Directors to ensure seamless administrative operations and exceptional service delivery. As an administrative lead for a growing practice, this role will also partner with the Chief of Staff to shape and implement key operational and financial processes and policies across the practice. The role requires a proactive, solutions-oriented leader with strong executive presence who thrives in fast-paced environments and can anticipate leadership needs while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development – 20%
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Executive Assistants supporting senior leaders
  • Establish clear performance expectations, provide coaching, and conduct performance reviews
  • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service excellence
  • Drive process improvements and standardization across administrative workflows
• Executive Support – 40%
  • Provide direct support to senior leadership, including complex calendar management and prioritization
  • Coordinate travel, ensuring seamless logistics and detailed itineraries
  • Provide direct support for expense management for senior leaders including accurate capture of billable expenses and compliance with firm policies
  • Serve as a delegate or proxy for senior leadership relative to various approvals and Workday tasks, vendor invoice processing, etc.
  • Prepare meeting materials, agendas, and follow-up documentation
  • Act as a liaison between leadership, internal teams, and external clients
• Operational Excellence – 20%
  • Support and collaborate with the Chief of Staff and the practice Operations and Finance team to shape policy, implement processes, and increase operational/financial discipline within the practice
  • Identify and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity
  • Introduce tools and best practices to optimize administrative operations
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions
  • Ensure timely and accurate follow-through on client and stakeholder needs
  • Support special projects and firm-wide initiatives

Requirements

• Work Experience: 5 or more years of applicable experience
• Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Qualifications

• Skills:
  • Strong executive presence and communication skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Experience with Workday or similar ERP systems preferred
  • Exceptional organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
  • High level of discretion and ability to manage confidential information
  • Collaborative, adaptable, and service-oriented mindset
  • Efficient calendar and travel coordination with minimal conflicts or errors
• Experience:
  • 7+ years of progressive administrative experience, including leadership responsibilities
  • Experience supporting senior executives in professional services or consulting (healthcare preferred)
  • Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred
• Additional Job Requirements:
  • Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
  • Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Operate computer programs and software
  • Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats
  • Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)
  • Making independent decisions
  • Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Working Conditions

• Work Environment: Air-conditioned office space
• Travel Requirements: Travel 1-20% within the US
• Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time.

Pay

Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $90,000 - $150,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k retirement program
• Paid time off
• Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Perks and discounts
• Access to on-site and online exercise classes

About Premier

• Granted World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere, 2008-2026
• Named U.S. News & World Report, Best Companies to Work For (2023, 2024, 2025)
• Accredited by Forbes: America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2024-2025
• Given Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultants- Healthcare Management
• Awarded Cigna Workforce Designation Gold Level Recipient (2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025)

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals to help transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact, colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better, and teammates committed to improving the health of a nation.