Manager

About the role

AArete is a global management and technology consulting firm dedicated to excellence. We are proud to have been recognized as one of Forbes' World’s Best Management Consulting Firms for four consecutive years. Our success is built on our commitment to our team members, who are leaders at every level.

Responsibilities

• Proactively lead teams to understand client needs and challenges, driving initiatives to solve issues and meet goals within specified timelines, while staying actively involved in day-to-day execution.
• Lead analytical strategies, integrate insights across analyses, perform quality control on data and outputs, and develop a deep understanding of client problems to identify key issues and opportunities that prompt client action.
• Collaborate with Directors, VPs, and MDs to drive project strategy and ensure alignment with client objectives, while actively contributing to execution.
• Work closely with stakeholders and team members to develop creative solutions to business problems while balancing leadership and individual contributions.
• Owning client communications, presenting analytical findings and recommendations, and independently fielding client questions with minimal support.
• Apply healthcare industry knowledge, trends, and insights to provide relevant recommendations and value for clients.
• Oversee and, as needed, directly manage the gathering, refinement, and analysis of complex data sets, including medical claims, pharmacy claims, and financial data, ensuring accurate and comprehensive quantitative analysis.
• Lead, mentor, and coach team members across client and internal initiatives, fostering a collaborative environment while maintaining active involvement in execution.
• Manage projects effectively by working closely with internal teams and client stakeholders, ensuring all aspects of the project are handled, both strategically and operationally.
• Support the design, implementation, and execution of client and internal solutions, contributing to the development and execution of solutions from the ground up.

Requirements

• 6+ years of consulting experience, with increasing responsibility across client delivery and team leadership.
• 4+ years of experience in the healthcare industry, specifically on the payer side.
• 2+ years of people management experience, with proven ability to lead and work closely with teams while also managing day-to-day responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and deliver actionable insights.
• Advanced proficiency utilizing Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with working knowledge of SQL for data analysis.
• Prior experience with AArete’s other focus industries: Pharmacy, Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Higher Ed, or Technology & Professional Services.
• Experience in healthcare systems and digital platforms, including Provider Data Management, Claims Adjudication (e.g., Facets, QNXT, etc.), and related tools, with the ability to leverage these systems to improve data quality, operational efficiency, and end-to-end healthcare processes.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with AArete’s other focus industries: Pharmacy, Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Higher Ed, or Technology & Professional Services.
• Experience in healthcare systems and digital platforms, including Provider Data Management, Claims Adjudication (e.g., Facets, QNXT, etc.), and related tools, with the ability to leverage these systems to improve data quality, operational efficiency, and end-to-end healthcare processes.

Benefits

• Flexible PTO, monthly half-day refuels, volunteer time off, 10 paid holidays.
• Own Your Day flexible work policy.
• Competitive majority employer-paid benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match.
• Generous paid parental leave options.
• Employer paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• Charitable contribution matching program.
• Bike share discount program.

Pay

The estimated base salary range for this position is $130,000 – $165,000. In addition to this base salary, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. This range is a part of a competitive, total compensation package together with our majority employer-paid benefits and incentive pay for eligible roles.