Principal, Strategy & Renewal - Public & Security sector

Futurice GmbH; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Equipment provided

Sports and lunch benefit

Healthcare

Futurice clubs

Learning events

Certification programs

Job summary

Futurice GmbH seeks a Principal Consultant to shape AI-driven strategy and renewal programs for public and security sector clients in the Nordics. Hybrid base in Helsinki or Tampere, with travel to client sites.

You’ll drive strategic design, operating models, and value realization while growing accounts and leading multidisciplinary teams. You’ll collaborate with C‑level stakeholders, craft compelling stories, run workshops, and deliver impact across multiple topics including AI strategy,

Qualifications

• Experience in public or security sector consulting.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI-enabled transformation projects and sales opportunities.

Skills

Public sector experience

Sales capability

Client management

C-level engagement

Storytelling

Workshop facilitation

Delivery leadership

Agile/lean

Finnish language

English language

Education

University degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Join us!

About the role

As a Principal Consultant, Strategy & Renewal Public & Security sector, you work at the intersection of executive strategy consulting, AI-enabled transformation and business development. In addition to hands‑on consulting work with clients, the role requires active involvement in sales, shaping opportunities, and growing client accounts as well as contributing to internal development within the service line.

In client work, you help organizations to lead an AI transformation by designing the strategies, building an impactful business and operations, and co‑developing effective and sustainable operating models and the capabilities. Your work typically begins by understanding the client’s current state, defining an ambitious yet realistic target state, creating a feasible strategy and /or roadmap for transformation, and driving change to create impact. You act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and lead multidisciplinary teams.

In this role you will work with Finland’s public and security sector organisations. Your home base will be Helsinki or Tampere, with a flexible hybrid setup and some travel to client sites in the future within the Nordics.

We’re a tech‑native, people‑centric, outcome‑driven strategic advisory team. Our work blends business and technology, and typical project topics include:

• AI & technology strategies
• Vision and consulting on for how AI transforms business and operations
• AI-ready Operating model renewals
• Transformation planning and management
• Digital and AI-driven business model creation
• AI and data opportunity identification and value assessments
• Enterprise architecture & capability development in AI era

You don’t need to master all of these areas, but we expect you to feel comfortable taking a leading role across several of them.

What helps you succeed:

• Experience with the public sector and/or security sector in consulting delivery projects or in‑house roles.
• 5-10+ years of experience in management consulting or in a senior in‑house role driving digital, technology, data or AI strategy and transformation
• Experience from the past two years in leveraging AI, and technology for business and process development.
• Sales capability in strategic services, especially around AI strategy and business transformation driven by emerging technologies (opportunity shaping, proposals, executive storytelling)
• Experience in client management and new business development
• Confidence working with C-level stakeholders
• Strong storytelling and PowerPoint skills — you can turn complex topics into clear, compelling executive-level narratives
• Solid experience designing and facilitating workshops that bring structure, clarity, and alignment
• Experience acting as a delivery lead, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring quality and outcomes
• A relevant university degree (business, technology, industrial engineering, etc.)
• Familiarity with business design, service design, lean startup or agile approaches is a plus
• Strong communication skills in Finnish and English. Swedish is a benefit as we expand in the Nordics.

You are structured, curious and comfortable with complexity. You enjoy working closely with clients, can confidently engage with senior stakeholders, and are motivated by building both client impact and internal capabilities.

Futurice offers you

We support your growth with a wide range of projects, tools, and learning opportunities. Our client portfolio is diverse, offering a variety of challenges and problem spaces that give you room to explore new areas and develop your skills in meaningful ways. You’ll be encouraged and inspired throughout your journey by a community of motivated, multidisciplinary colleagues across development, design, data, AI and strategy.

Perks include:

• A hybrid work model that supports flexibility and collaboration
• Free choice of work gear - laptop, phone, tablet, headphones, and more
• Sports and lunch benefit
• Comprehensive healthcare and additional health insurance
• Futurice clubs and free‑time activity groups
• Learning events and internal communities
• Certification programs to support your continued development

You’ll get a thorough local and global onboarding, plus your very own Futubuddy to support you throughout your journey with us. And to top it off, you’ll have the chance to join our Onboarding Camp.

Compensation

Your complete compensation package will be discussed in detail during the recruitment process. Our salary model is designed to offer a range of levels based on three factors: skills, responsibilities and impact. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment where every employee has the opportunity to thrive and advance in their career and become better versions of themselves.

During the initial interview round, we will discuss the salary range for this position. We offer a fixed salary with the possibility of performance-based bonuses and additional benefits.

What's it like to work here

Ever since Futurice was founded, we’ve focused on creating a workplace people genuinely enjoy, Mondays included. We've built a welcoming culture where trust, kindness, and well‑being matter as much as great work. Our atmosphere is open and warm, whether you're in the office or working remotely. You'll quickly feel part of the community where coffee chats, virtual fikas, or after‑work hangouts happen naturally.

Because our culture is shaped by all of us, every day, you'll have an opportunity to influence how we work, connect, and evolve as a community. Across countries, teams, and time zones, everyone brings their own character, helping shape how we work, connect, and evolve together.

At Futurice, new joiners aren't expected to fit into a mold. Come as you are, whatever your background. We believe in the power of different perspectives, and diversity is a key part of our success at delivering customer value when they trust us with some of their most challenging and inspiring challenges. You can read more about our DE&I commitment here.