Information Technology Strategy Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an IT Strategy Consultant to drive enterprise-level transformation projects. The successful candidate will analyze IT environments and develop strategies while mentoring junior consultants. This dynamic role promises engagement with cutting-edge technologies to create future-ready solutions that align with clients' business goals.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in IT consulting, strategy, or technology modernisation.
• Hands-on experience with data analytics tools like Excel and Tableau.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills for leading workshops.

Responsibilities

• Analyse complex IT environments to define technology roadmaps.
• Develop and deliver IT strategies encompassing people, process, and technology.
• Guide clients through decisions on multi-cloud environments.

Skills

IT strategy

Enterprise architecture

Cloud platforms

Automation

Service management

AI/ML

Data analytics

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Education

Relevant academic background or certifications in IT, computing, or related fields

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Excel

Tableau

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Client:

Anson McCade

Location:

preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

A leading consultancy is seeking a dynamic and driven IT Strategy Consultant to lead complex, cross-functional engagements that deliver impactful change for enterprise clients. This role is ideal for professionals passionate about technology transformation, IT modernisation, and strategic consultancy.

The role involves defining IT strategies, analysing current-state environments, and crafting innovative, future-ready solutions that align with business goals. Consultants in this position work at the forefront of enterprise IT transformation, engaging with clients to guide strategic decisions across cloud, virtualisation, containerisation, and other emerging technologies. The role also involves managing stakeholders, leading project delivery, and mentoring junior consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse complex IT environments and define technology roadmaps and IT operating models.
• Develop and deliver IT strategies that encompass people, process, and technology transformation.
• Lead workshops, stakeholder interviews, and technical assessments to gather and prioritise requirements.
• Guide clients through decisions on public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Design and oversee implementation of conceptual solutions in collaboration with technical experts.
• Create business cases, ROI models, and transformation plans to support client decision-making.
• Produce high-quality documentation, including whitepapers, tools, and frameworks for strategic delivery.
• Support methodology refinement and capture lessons learned from each engagement.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in IT consulting, strategy, or technology modernisation.
• Relevant academic background or certifications in IT, computing, or related fields.
• Practical knowledge of IT operating models and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with virtualisation, containerisation, and networking technologies.
• Hands-on experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau).
• Expertise in at least two areas: IT strategy, enterprise architecture, automation, service management, or AI/ML.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, capable of leading workshops and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of Agile, Scrum, and DevSecOps practices.

Desirable Certifications and Skills

• Certifications such as ITIL, Prince2, COBIT, or CompTIA Security+.
• Experience with service management and cloud architecture.
• Proven track record of delivering business case analyses, ROI modelling, and TCO assessments.
• Ability to assess and improve IT processes for operational excellence.