Advisory Engagement Manager

Millennium Technology Services; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in Australia is seeking an experienced Advisory Engagement Manager. This role requires over 10 years in project management and business analysis within IT/business initiatives. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and be adept at managing multiple programs while fostering relationships with senior-level stakeholders. A degree in a related business or technology discipline is preferred, and familiarity with ITIL principles, Cisco products, and enterprise systems at scale is essential.

Skills

Project management in IT/business initiatives

Business analysis in IT/business initiatives

Consulting methodologies, tools and techniques

Understanding of IT network operations

ITIL principles and practices

Business acumen

Client influencing skills

Communication skills

Documentation and presentation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in a related Business or Technology discipline

Job description

About the job: Advisory Engagement Manager

Basic Qualifications / Experience

• 10+ years in project management in IT/business initiatives
• 10+ years of experience in business analysis in IT/business initiatives
• 10+ years in IT/business consulting – knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools and techniques
• Understanding of IT network operations and ITSM
• Understanding of ITIL principles and practices
• Strong business acumen, with understanding of organisational / business strategy and values and how that drives IT
• Experience in developing consultative relationships with senior level stakeholders (internal / external / client)
• Excellent communication and client influencing skills, at all levels of management and personnel
• Strong proficiency in English, spoken and written
• Excellent documentation and presentation skills to senior management and C-level executives
• Ability to think big picture yet also have attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple consulting programs, juggle priorities and deliver on tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• Experience working on the design, development and deployment of enterprise-supporting systems at scale
• Experience in building, implementing, and managing IT Operations
• Managed and delivered IT engagements for large, Enterprise customers.
• Familiarity with Cisco and Enterprise IT infrastructure and products
• Degree in a related Business, or Technology discipline
• Understand business and organisational change management
• Flexible and adaptable; ability to turn ambiguous situations into defined and agreed paths forward
• Knowledge of key issues and current developments in the IT industry