IT Strategy Consultant

Placements24; Newlands; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Flexible hybrid work

Annual bonus

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a strategic IT Strategy Consultant to advise organizations in Queenstown and surrounding regions, aligning IT initiatives with business goals. The role supports hybrid on-site and remote client engagements to assess landscapes, build roadmaps, and guide technology investments for digital transformation.

The position emphasizes collaboration, critical thinking, and strong communication skills to drive IT modernization across client portfolios and industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in IT strategy, IT consulting, or enterprise architecture.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and software development lifecycles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, suitable for a hybrid client engagement model.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing IT infrastructure and systems to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop long-term IT strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Advise on technology selection, procurement, and implementation best practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact on client businesses.
• Manage relationships with IT vendors and service providers.

Skills

IT strategy

Stakeholder management

Business alignment

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Business

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a strategic and technically astute IT Strategy Consultant to advise organizations in Queenstown and the surrounding regions. This role focuses on aligning information technology initiatives with overall business goals, helping clients leverage technology to drive efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage. You will work in a hybrid model, engaging with clients both on-site and remotely to assess IT landscapes, develop roadmaps, and guide technology investments. This is a key role for driving digital transformation and IT modernization for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess existing IT infrastructure and systems to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop long-term IT strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Advise on technology selection, procurement, and implementation best practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact on client businesses.
• Manage relationships with IT vendors and service providers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in IT strategy, IT consulting, or enterprise architecture.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and software development lifecycles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, suitable for a hybrid client engagement model.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Flexible hybrid work options.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Support for ongoing professional development and IT certifications.
• Exposure to a diverse range of challenging IT strategy projects.