Technology Strategy Consultant

Senior Manager

• Minimum 12 years of large-scale consulting experience and/or working with hi-tech companies in IT strategy, Technology architecture, IT governance, Operating model design, information security, and information management.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Business Administration)
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred.
• Exposure to industry frameworks e.g. TOGAF, Strategy May, Six Sigma, ITIL, COBIT desirable but not essential

Manager

• Minimum 8 years of large-scale consulting experience and/or working with hi-tech companies in IT strategy, Technology architecture, IT governance, Operating model design, information security, and information management.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Business Administration)
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred.
• Exposure to industry frameworks e.g. TOGAF, Strategy May, Six Sigma, ITIL, COBIT desirable but not essential

Consultant

• Minimum 5 years of large-scale consulting experience and/or working with hi-tech companies in IT strategy, Technology architecture, IT governance, Operating model design, information security, and information management.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Business Administration)
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred.
• Exposure to industry frameworks e.g. TOGAF, Strategy May, Six Sigma, ITIL, COBIT desirable but not essential

Experience:

We are looking for Technology Strategy Senior Managers having

• 15+ years of Strategy Consulting experience at a renowned consulting firm.

• Proven experience in technology strategy development and execution.

• Strong business acumen and ability to translate business needs into technology solutions.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex organizational structures and build consensus.

• Experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and resource management.

• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards.

• Experience in writing business cases (quantitative and qualitative) to support strategic business initiatives, process improvement initiatives, or IT transformations.

• 10+ years of experience leading or managing large teams effectively including planning/structuring analytical work, facilitating team workshops, and developing technology strategy recommendations.

• Knowledge of and passion for the latest technology trends, such as Cloud-first, Adaptive AI, Sustainable technology, top Industry Cloud platforms, and Digital Transformations.

• A strong understanding of industry operations and dynamics.

Key Competencies and Skills:

The right candidate should have competency and skills aligned to one or more of these archetypes -

·         Strategic Planning:

o    Develop and lead the implementation of the technology strategy in alignment with the organization's overall business strategy.

o    Collaborate with executive leadership to define long-term technology goals and objectives.

·         Technology Innovation:

o    Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to identify opportunities for innovation.

o    Drive the evaluation and adoption of new technologies that can enhance business processes and create a competitive advantage.

·         Cross-functional Collaboration:

o    Work closely with business units, product teams, and departments to understand their needs and align technology strategies accordingly.

o    Foster a collaborative environment to ensure seamless integration of technology solutions with business operations.

·         Risk Management:

o    Assess potential risks associated with technology initiatives and develop mitigation strategies.

o    Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.

·         Budgeting and Resource Allocation:

o    Collaborate with finance and IT teams to develop budgets for technology initiatives.

o    Optimize resource allocation to maximize the impact of technology investments.

·         Performance Measurement:

o    Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of technology initiatives.

o    Regularly report on progress and outcomes to executive leadership.

·         Vendor Management:

• Evaluate and manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers.

• Negotiate contracts and ensure that external partnerships align with the overall technology strategy.

• Deep experience across multiple technology strategy areas such as

  • Application Portfolio Strategy

  • Enterprise Architecture

  • ITIL/ Agile ways of working

  • Value case/ business case formulation

  • Process Transformation

  • IT Shared Services Strategy

  • Sourcing Strategy

  • Workforce Transformation

  • Agile Operating Model Design

  • Operating Model Design

  • Digital & Technology Strategy 

Other desired skills

• Strong desire to work in technology-driven business transformation

• Comfort conveying both high-level and detailed information, adjusting the way ideas are presented to better address varying social styles and audiences.

• Leading proof of concept and/or pilot implementations and defining the plan to scale implementations across multiple technology domains

• Can perform as a long-term trusted advisor and partner by providing Thought Leadership and profound knowledge of market trends.

• Create expert content and take part in professional forums.

• Advanced presentation and public speaking skills (C-level).

• Quickly understand the key value drivers of a business, how they impact the scope and approach of the engagement

• Published Thought leadership Whitepapers, POV’s