IT Strategy Consultant

Apex Systems; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K plan

Certification discounts

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an IT Strategy Consultant in San Antonio, TX with hybrid work arrangement. The role partners with senior IT leadership to align initiatives and drive strategic execution without hands-on engineering work.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in program management or strategic operations, prior Scrum Master/Agile Coach experience, and strong communication with senior leadership. Travel may be required for non-local markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• At least five years of experience in program management, project management, strategic operations, or strategic execution, preferably IT/tech.
• Previous experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach.
• Demonstrated experience leading large cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience managing competing priorities across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted thought partner to IT leadership and liaison between senior leadership, product leaders, and stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate strategic initiatives and special projects (compliance, reorganizations, transformations).
• Participate in budget planning, forecasting, expense modeling, and contract negotiation.
• Develop and implement operational processes to improve performance and collaboration.
• Represent IT leadership in cross-functional meetings and ensure follow-through.
• Analyze operational, financial, and project data to support strategic planning.
• Organize leadership meeting agendas and facilitate planning sessions.
• Coordinate the hiring process between resource managers, HR, and staffing agencies.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive organizational information.

Skills

Program management

Strategic operations

Agile coaching

Scrum Master

Cross-functional leadership

Budget planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job#: 3053204

IT Strategy Consultant

Location: San Antonio, Texas (Hybrid)

Schedule: 2 days onsite, 3 days remote

Role Overview

The IT Strategy Consultant will serve as a strategic partner to senior IT leadership, helping a large technology organization remain organized, aligned, and focused on executing its highest-priority initiatives. This is not a hands‑on engineering or technical architecture position. The role is suited for a senior program manager, strategic operations leader, Agile Coach, or IT transformation professional who has worked closely with technology leadership and understands modern technology environments.

Work Environment

Candidates based in San Antonio should expect to work in the office approximately two to three days per week. Candidates located in other approved Texas markets, such as Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, or Houston, may be expected to travel to San Antonio a couple of times per month. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. as a U.S. citizen, Green Card holder, or permanent resident.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted thought partner to IT leadership and act as a key liaison between senior leadership, direct reports, product leaders, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate strategic initiatives and special projects, such as compliance and risk assessments, reorganizations, and departmental transformations.
• Participate in budget planning, forecasting, expense modeling, and contract negotiation.
• Develop, document, and implement operational processes and procedures to improve team performance and collaboration.
• Represent IT leadership in internal and cross‑functional meetings, ensuring effective communication and follow‑through on action items.
• Conduct research and analysis on operational, financial, and project data to provide insights that support strategic planning.
• Organize leadership team meeting agendas and facilitate planning sessions.
• Coordinate the hiring process and close gaps between resource managers, HR, and staffing agencies.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive organizational information.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• At least five years of experience in program management, project management, strategic operations, or strategic execution, preferably within an IT, technology, or engineering environment.
• Previous experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach.
• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating large‑scale, cross‑functional initiatives.
• Experience managing competing priorities across multiple teams or departments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with senior leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.
• Agile Coach certification or other program management certifications.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on‑demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.