Manager, Academic Transformation

Who We Are

MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local, and education government agencies (SLED) across the United States. Through client partnerships, MGT’s almost 1,200 employees impact communities for good by managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, elevating education systems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative. MGT partners with thousands of agencies as a trusted advisor delivering solutions that improve technology, operational, and economic performance to help communities thrive.

Founded in 1975, MGT initiated an ambitious restart in 2016, broadening the solutions portfolio to provide the most specialized solutions, tackling the most mission-critical problems that live at the top of the public agency leadership agenda. MGT drives over 20% compound annual organic growth and utilizes programmatic mergers and acquisitions to grow capabilities, attract top talent, and accelerate growth scale. Since 2020, MGT has successfully completed 13 acquisitions, driving over 60% compound annual inorganic growth.

Celebrating its 50th year in 2025, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of the clients we serve. Hear more about MGT’s culture in the words of our employees.

What You’ll Do

The Manager, Academic Transformation leads complex, client-facing projects within the Academic Transformation practice, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, data-driven solutions that meet client goals and contractual commitments. This role is responsible for day-to-day project execution, coaching and developing project team members, and building trusted client relationships. The Manager plays a critical role in translating strategy into execution while advancing student-focused outcomes, equity-driven practices, and strong team performance.

Project & Engagement Management

• Lead the planning and execution of complex academic transformation projects, ensuring adherence to scope, quality standards, timelines, and budgets.
• Manage day-to-day project operations, including work planning, task coordination, risk identification, and issue resolution.
• Ensure deliverables are analytically rigorous, clearly communicated, and aligned to client goals and contractual requirements.

Client Relationship & Advisory Support

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients on project execution matters.
• Build and sustain client trust through clear communication, data-informed recommendations, and responsive problem-solving.
• Facilitate working sessions, presentations, and stakeholder meetings to support client decision-making and implementation.

Team Leadership & Coaching

• Coach, mentor, and support project team members through clear expectations, actionable feedback, and guided work planning.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across project teams.
• Support performance management and professional development of consultants and senior consultants.

Data-Driven & Equity-Focused Execution

• Apply analytical and data-driven approaches to assess academic performance, identify disparities, and inform recommendations.
• Embed equity-focused strategies and student-centered outcomes into project plans, analyses, and deliverables.
• Translate complex data and findings into clear insights and actionable recommendations for diverse audiences.

Adaptability & Continuous Improvement

• Navigate ambiguity and evolving client needs with adaptability and solution-oriented thinking.
• Proactively identify challenges and adjust project approaches as needed to ensure successful outcomes.
• Contribute to practice-level knowledge sharing, tools, and continuous improvement efforts.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in education, public policy, data analytics, or a related field preferred.
• Six (6) or more years of relevant experience in education, consulting, academic transformation, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, client-facing projects.

Special Skills & Competencies

• Project leadership: Strong ability to plan, manage, and execute complex projects while maintaining scope, quality, timelines, and budgets.
• Client relationship management: Proven ability to build and sustain trust through clear communication, data-informed insights, and responsive problem-solving.
• Coaching & team leadership: Advanced skills in guiding work, providing actionable feedback, and fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Analytical & data-driven decision-making: Ability to interpret data, identify disparities, and integrate equity-focused strategies into project execution.
• Adaptability & problem-solving: Solution-oriented mindset with the flexibility to manage ambiguity and evolving project needs.

Travel

Ability to travel nationally as required – estimated 20%

What We Offer

Our world-class work environment encompasses flexible and remote work options, a commitment to equity, and nationally respected teams in management consulting and technology services. We also offer opportunities to make a profound social impact through innovative projects, and professional development opportunities for career growth. Here you can read more about our extensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP).

Specifically, we will offer you a competitive compensation package including:

• Flexible paid time off
• 5% 401K matching program
• Equity opportunities
• Incentive and bonus programs
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts

Full-health benefits with base employee coverage fully funded, comprising:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Income protection benefits

MGT Impact Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, or any other characteristic or class protected by law.

Key skills/competency

• Academic Transformation
• Project Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Team Leadership
• Data Analysis
• Equity-Focused Strategies
• Education Consulting
• Problem-Solving
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Program Execution