The role involves managing client engagements, leading project teams, developing IT strategies, and enhancing technology transformation through operations and culture change.
MANAGER – TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATION
The Technology Transformation practice is one of the key practice areas within the Strategy & Business Transformation Practice and works with the technology leaders in the organization (CIO, CDO, CTO) to drive business and technology transformation. We partner with technology organizations to address gaps through business and technology capability roadmaps, technology governance, change management, technology sourcing, operating model strategies and business engagement. We recognize that true technology transformation comes through changes in culture and ways of interacting with business partners.
Consulting Managers will typically be involved in the following activities:
Scoping and planning client engagements
Managing teams to complete client work in accordance with established budget, workplans, and quality standards
Identifying and resolving issues critical to the clients' strategic and operational success
Providing technical/functional content
Developing and presenting conclusions and recommendations to senior client management
Providing solution implementation assistance as required
Developing leading industry insight to present to clients
Managing client relationships and reporting project progress
Leading, coaching, developing and supervising the efforts of junior staff
Managers in the Technology Transformation Practice will demonstrate capabilities in the following areas:
IT Operating Model
Digital Transformation
Application Strategy & Deployment
IT Outsourcing Advisory
IT Benchmarking/Process Improvement
IT Strategy & IT Governance Frameworks
Organizational Change Management
Business Relationship Management
IT Cost Reduction
Digital Literacy
Agile IT Operations
Managers will typically have:
7+ years of related consulting or industry experience showing progression/promotion
Outstanding analytical capability
Demonstrated experience with strategy and operations within one or more targeted industries
The ability to effectively operate independently and in a team environment as well as manage people and project workplans
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
An MBA or other relevant advanced degree from a top educational institution
In addition to the qualifications listed above, the firm places high emphasis on relevant personal qualities: entrepreneurial, creative, imaginative, resourceful, independent, motivated, professional and collaborative.
Applicants must be willing and able to travel to client work locations up to 50%.
Work location is flexible if approved by the Company except that position may not be performed remotely from Colorado or in New York City.
Please visit our website at www.thehackettgroup.com to find out more about our firm.
The Hackett Group Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Chicago, United States
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