Consulting Partner

Aspire Systems; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Systems Netherlands is seeking a Consulting Partner to lead the Software & Hi-Tech Practice, engaging senior client stakeholders, shaping solutions, and co-creating innovation roadmaps. You will drive advisory discussions, participate in pre-sales, and influence revenues across large technology programs.

The role requires deep domain expertise in AI, cloud platforms, data analytics, SaaS modernization, and platform transformation, with strong executive communication skills and a track

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in computer science, IT, or related field (BE/B.Tech).
• 15 years of total experience in technology consulting, pre-sales, or solution architecture roles.
• Strong understanding of Software & Hi-Tech industry trends—product engineering, SaaS, and digital platforms.
• Proven success engaging senior client executives to shape technology direction.
• Hands-on experience in roadmaps, POCs, or advisory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted advisor relationships with senior client stakeholders across product, engineering, and innovation.
• Lead discovery sessions and strategy workshops to understand business challenges and goals.
• Develop tailored technology roadmaps and innovation strategies leveraging emerging tech.
• Identify high-impact use cases in AI-enabled product engineering, SaaS transformation, and platform modernization.
• Present executive presentations and storytelling to articulate technology value in business terms.
• Support client pursuits with proposals, RFPs, and solution presentations.
• Presentations, demos, and pitches for prospect meetings; sales enablement to drive revenue.
• Collaborate with sales, delivery, and innovation labs to ensure feasible, scalable solutions.

Skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Pre-sales & solution architecture

Thought leadership

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s in computer science, IT, or related field (BE/B.Tech)

Job description

Role: Consulting Partner – Software & Hi-Tech Practice

As a consultant focusing on the Software & Hi-Tech Practice, you will be an excellent solution provider for Customer problems by understanding their technology landscape and proposing the right solutions. You will help customers define and execute their technology innovation strategies and thereby influencing revenues and growth. This role requires strong consulting acumen, the ability to engage senior client stakeholders and a deep understanding of emerging technologies such as Generative AI, Cloud‑Native Platforms, Data & Analytics, and SaaS modernization. You will spend more time engaging with clients- driving advisory discussions, shaping solutions, and co‑creating innovation roadmaps and also collaborating internally with delivery, pre‑sales, client partner and practice teams to ensure cohesive execution and value realization.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Engagement & Technology Advisory:

• Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with senior client stakeholders across product, engineering, and innovation functions.
• Lead discovery sessions and strategy workshops to understand business challenges, product goals, and technology priorities within the Software & Hi-Tech landscape.
• Develop tailored technology roadmaps and innovation strategies that leverage emerging technologies to drive client growth and efficiency.
• Partner with clients to identify high-impact use cases in areas like AI-enabled product engineering, SaaS transformation, and platform modernization.
• Conduct executive presentations and storytelling sessions to articulate technology value in business terms.
• Support client pursuits and pre‑sales engagements by contributing to proposal development, RFP responses, and solution presentations.
• Presentations, Demos, & Pitches for prospect and customer meetings
• Sales enablement through the journey of customer acquisition. Engagement with existing customers to pitch specific solutions.
• Play a key role in influencing Revenues.

Internal Collaboration & Enablement:

• Work closely with sales teams to align opportunity pursuits with client innovation goals and technology vision.
• Collaborate with delivery leaders to ensure solution feasibility, scalability, and alignment with ongoing client programs.
• Interface with innovation labs, product engineering, and domain experts to co‑develop proofs‑of‑concept and prototypes for clients.
• Capture and share client insights, industry trends, and solution feedback to continuously refine CAG offerings and go‑to‑market strategies.

Thought Leadership & Market Foresight:

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, business models, and competitive trends in the Software & Hi-Tech sector.
• Contribute to CAG’s internal and external thought leadership—through whitepapers, client presentations, and innovation sessions.
• Represent CAG at industry forums, events, and innovation showcases as an SME for the Hi-Tech domain.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in computer science, IT, or related field (BE/B.Tech).
• 15 years of total experience in technology consulting, pre‑sales, or solution architecture roles.
• Strong understanding of Software & Hi-Tech industry trends —particularly product engineering, SaaS business models, and digital platform ecosystems.
• Proven success engaging senior client executives to shape and influence technology direction.
• Hands‑on experience in developing technology roadmaps, proofs‑of‑concept, or advisory frameworks.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a matrixed, cross‑functional environment and balance strategic advisory with practical solutioning.