Best Jobs For Former Senior Consultants [2026]

In 2026, transitioning from a senior consultant role can be challenging. Many professionals in this field are reassessing their career paths and seeking new opportunities outside traditional consulting roles.

Although the number of graduates entering fields related to senior consulting remains stable, there is a noticeable decline in applications for these positions. As the labor market evolves, many senior consultants are exploring a variety of career options.

So, what are these professionals pursuing instead?

To uncover the trends, we analyzed the resumes of former senior consultants to identify the top jobs they transitioned into. We compiled a list of the 100 most common roles based on thousands of resumes.

Here are some notable and appealing options for those looking to pivot their careers.

Best Jobs For Former SENIOR CONSULTANTS

While some of these roles may be more appealing than others based on job satisfaction, they certainly capture interest and offer exciting opportunities.

The complete list of jobs can be found below.

Detailed Ranking of the Most Common Jobs of Former SENIOR CONSULTANTS

Rank	Job Title	%
1	Consultant	3.04%
2	Project Manager	2.1%
3	Senior Project Manager	1.57%
4	Vice President	1.4%
5	Manager	1.33%
6	Senior Software Engineer	1.3%
7	Principal Consultant	1.23%
8	Business Analyst	1.1%
9	Senior Manager	1.06%
10	Program Manager	1.05%
11	Principal	0.94%
12	Management Consultant	0.89%
13	Solutions Architect	0.79%
14	Director	0.73%
15	Senior Business Analyst	0.61%
16	Associate	0.58%
17	Information Technology Project Manager	0.56%
18	Lead Consultant	0.53%
19	Architect	0.53%
20	President	0.49%
21	Team Leader	0.47%
22	Business Developer	0.47%
23	Lead Technician	0.45%
24	Product Manager	0.45%
25	Information Technology Manager	0.39%
26	Owner	0.39%
27	Chief Executive Officer	0.39%
28	Senior Analyst	0.38%
29	Information Technology Consultant	0.36%
30	Senior Associate	0.34%
31	Operations Manager	0.34%
32	Project Leader	0.33%
33	Senior Systems Engineer	0.33%
34	Director Of Information	0.32%
35	Managing Director	0.31%
36	Senior Architect	0.3%
37	Senior Director	0.3%
38	Chief Finance Officer	0.29%
39	Chief Technology Officer	0.28%
40	Systems Analyst	0.28%
41	Senior Solutions Architect	0.27%
42	Senior Programmer Analyst	0.27%
43	Senior Engineer	0.27%
44	Senior Vice President	0.26%
45	Executive Director	0.26%
46	Operations Director	0.25%
47	Technical Consultant	0.25%
48	Consultant/project Manager	0.25%
49	Marketing Manager	0.25%
50	Founder	0.25%
51	Manager And Consultant	0.24%
52	Senior Management Consultant	0.24%
53	Systems Administrator	0.24%
54	Software Engineer	0.24%
55	Associate Director	0.24%
56	Senior Finance Analyst	0.24%
57	Systems Engineer	0.24%
58	Human Resources Coordinator	0.23%
59	Business Consultant	0.22%
60	Managing Partner	0.22%
61	Finance Manager	0.22%
62	Subject Matter Expert	0.22%
63	Lead Architect	0.21%
64	Data Analyst	0.21%
65	Senior Systems Analyst	0.21%
66	Finance Analyst	0.2%
67	Chief Operating Officer	0.2%
68	Information Technology Director	0.2%
69	Database Administrator	0.2%
70	Contractor/consultant	0.2%
71	Technology Architect	0.2%
72	Recruiter	0.2%
73	Account Executive	0.2%
74	Senior Product Manager	0.19%
75	Partner	0.19%
76	General Manager	0.19%
77	Technical Project Manager	0.19%
78	Adjunct Professor	0.19%
79	Finance Director	0.18%
80	Quality Assurance Lead	0.18%
81	Senior Advisor	0.18%
82	Founder And Chief Executive Officer	0.17%
83	President/chief Executive Officer	0.17%
84	Senior Technical Consultant	0.16%
85	Senior Technician Specialist	0.16%
86	Analyst	0.16%
87	Architect And Developer	0.16%
88	Director Of Strategy	0.16%
89	Information Technology Specialist	0.16%
90	Chief Information Officer	0.16%
91	Program Director	0.16%
92	Co-Founder	0.16%
93	Controller	0.16%
94	Sales Consultant	0.16%
95	Business Development Manager	0.15%
96	Business Analyst-Consultant	0.15%
97	Engagement Manager	0.15%
98	Human Resources Manager	0.15%
99	Account Manager	0.15%
100	Developer/consultant	0.15%

Most Common Jobs For Former SENIOR CONSULTANTS

These positions not only leverage the skills acquired as a senior consultant but also serve as viable pathways to new career trajectories.

Notably, the roles listed above reflect the typical career progression for many former senior consultants, aligning with their expertise and experience.

How We Determined the Best Jobs of Former SENIOR CONSULTANTS

Utilizing data from our database of over 7 million resumes, we identified all entries that included senior consultant in their work history. We then analyzed the subsequent job titles these individuals held, ranking them based on frequency.

To highlight the most unique opportunities, we filtered the ranked list for roles that:

Appeared in less than 1% of all new job titles
Were not included in the top 100 most common jobs

This methodology ensured that the final list showcases both common and intriguing career options for former senior consultants in 2026.

Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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