Industry Enterprise Strategy Consultant

IBM Computing; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dynamic Industry Enterprise Strategy Consultant to spearhead global transformations and drive impactful change. In this role, you'll leverage your expertise in ERP and EPM to enhance business processes for top-tier clients. You'll be at the forefront of enterprise strategy, guiding teams through complex projects while ensuring compliance and governance. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely across the US, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous growth. Join a company that values curiosity and creativity, and make a significant impact in the world of technology and consulting.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in business advisory and enterprise transformation.
• Proven expertise in ERP and EPM implementations, especially SAP and Hyperion.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead global enterprise transformations and manage complex projects.
• Drive business process improvements and ensure compliance with ITGC and SOX.
• Communicate complex concepts effectively to stakeholders.

Skills

Business Advisory

ERP Implementation

EPM Implementation

Organizational Change Management (OCM)

Project Management

Leadership Skills

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Google Cloud)

Education

Bachelor's in Management Information Systems

Certified Change Manager

IBM Gold Badge Certification

SAP Certifications (SD, BW, ABAP)

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.

You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Industry Enterprise Strategy Consultant, the candidate will lead global enterprise transformations, manage complex projects, and drive business process improvements, using your extensive ERP, EPM, and OCM expertise. Create strategic business plans, ensure ITGC and SOX compliance, and serve as a thought leader in emerging technologies like blockchain. Key responsibilities include managing transformation initiatives, conducting assessments, and leading productization efforts, all while effectively communicating complex concepts to stakeholders. This role requires strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills.

This job can be performed from anywhere in the US.

Required technical and professional expertise

Required Skills:

• Extensive experience in business advisory, strategic planning, and enterprise transformation.

• Proven expertise in ERP implementation, especially SAP, and EPM implementations, including Hyperion.

• Deep understanding of business process improvement, integrated enterprise transformation, and organizational change management (OCM).

• Demonstrated success in leading global enterprise transformation initiatives, process improvement projects, and integration projects.

• Experience in managing mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and carve-outs, including Order-to-Cash (OtC), Procure-to-Pay (PtP), and Record-to-Report (RtR) processes.

• Ability to develop business strategies, benchmarks, KPIs, metrics, and governance frameworks, along with enabling technologies.

• Certified Change Agent with experience in Change Management, ITGC, and SOX compliance.

• Strong leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring and guiding teams, and effectively communicating complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders.

• Proficiency in project management, with experience in PMO, and knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS and Google Cloud.

Education and Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems or related field.

• Relevant professional certifications, including Certified Change Manager from Changefirst, IBM Gold Badge Certification (Oil & Gas Industry), and SAP certifications in SD, BW, and ABAP.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.