Consultant - IT Cost Reduction

Freshminds Interim; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in London seeks an experienced Consultant to lead an IT Cost Reduction workstream. This role demands strong analytical skills and stakeholder management to drive cost reduction initiatives within IT functions. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in leading IT cost reduction projects and experience in management consulting. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading IT cost reduction or IT optimization projects.
• Strong background in management consulting from a reputable consultancy house.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IT Cost Reduction workstream, ensuring delivery of agreed savings targets.
• Analyse current IT spend, identify cost-saving opportunities, and develop actionable plans.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to align on priorities and implement cost optimisation strategies.
• Provide governance and reporting on progress, risks, and benefits realisation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure sustainable cost reduction measures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Role: Consultant - IT Cost Reduction

Contract Length: 3 Months

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Consultant to lead an IT Cost Reduction workstream as part of a strategic transformation initiative.

This is a high-impact role requiring strong analytical skills, stakeholder management, and hands-on experience in driving cost reduction initiatives within IT functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the IT Cost Reduction workstream, ensuring delivery of agreed savings targets.
• Analyse current IT spend, identify cost-saving opportunities, and develop actionable plans.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to align on priorities and implement cost optimisation strategies.
• Provide governance and reporting on progress, risks, and benefits realisation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure sustainable cost reduction measures.

Required Experience

• Proven experience leading IT cost reduction or IT optimization projects.
• Strong background in management consulting (experience from a reputable consultancy house is essential).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.