Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Languages: German and English (French advantageous)
Experience: 6+ years
Sector: Management Consulting / Technology Advisory
The opportunity
An established global management and technology consulting organisation is looking to strengthen its Technology Strategy & Transformation practice in Zurich.
This is an opportunity to join a high-performing consulting team advising major organisations on how technology, digital transformation and enterprise intelligence can support wider business objectives.
You will work closely with CIOs, CTOs, CDOs and other senior executives, helping organisations define technology strategies, transform IT functions, optimise operating models and develop the capabilities needed to deliver long-term business value.
The position offers exposure to complex, cross-border transformation programmes across multiple industries, alongside opportunities to develop your leadership, consulting and technology expertise.
Key responsibilities
- Contribute to strategic client engagements spanning business, people, process and technology transformation.
- Support and deliver technology consulting engagements across:
- IT and Technology Strategy & Assessment.
- Business, Technology and Solution Architecture.
- Business and IT Requirements Definition.
- IT Process Design and Optimisation.
- Technology Transformation Programme Management.
- IT Operating Model Design and Improvement.
- Enterprise technology advisory, including ServiceNow and Microsoft ecosystems.
- Lead smaller consulting teams of approximately 2-3 professionals, taking responsibility for delivery and stakeholder communication.
- Provide guidance, mentoring and quality assurance to junior consultants.
- Take ownership of high-quality client deliverables and ensure timely execution.
- Manage project financials, compliance requirements and engagement risks.
- Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.
- Contribute to business development, internal initiatives and the continued growth of the consulting practice.
- Support recruitment, talent development and retention initiatives.
What we’re looking for
- Master’s degree from a recognised university, with a strong academic background.
- At least 6 years’ professional experience within a Big Four consultancy, strategy house, Accenture or a comparable technology strategy/advisory organisation.
- Experience delivering technology strategy, transformation or management consulting engagements.
- Proven people and project management experience.
- Confidence engaging and managing relationships with senior client stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and presentation skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex business and technology challenges into practical recommendations.
- A strong interest in emerging technologies and their impact on business strategy.
- Excellent written and spoken English and German. French would be an advantage.
Desirable experience
Experience or knowledge across several of the following areas would be beneficial:
- IT Strategy and Digital Transformation.
- Infrastructure and Cloud Strategy.
- Enterprise Architecture and Solution Architecture.
- IT Operating Models and Service Management.
- Technology Sourcing and Service Resiliency.
- Enterprise platforms including ServiceNow, Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, SAP, Oracle and Salesforce.
- Emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Advanced Analytics.
Professional qualifications such as ITIL, Scrum, PMI or PRINCE2 would also be advantageous.
Why consider this opportunity?
- Join an internationally connected technology strategy and transformation practice.
- Work directly with CIO, CTO and CDO-level stakeholders.
- Deliver high-impact projects across different industries and markets.
- Develop your consulting, leadership and strategic advisory capabilities.
- Access structured professional development, coaching and career progression.
- Work alongside experienced consultants in a collaborative, high-performing environment.