Principal, Tech Innovation & CIO Strategy

Oliver Wyman; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Wyman is seeking a Principal in the Tech Innovation Practice focused on technical due diligence and CIO strategy. You will advise CIOs, lead due diligence for M&A, assess IT operating models, and shape recommendations on outsourcing, cybersecurity, cloud adoption, and modernization.

You'll mentor teams, collaborate with senior executives, and deliver actionable insights to reduce risk and accelerate value realization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in consulting, technology strategy, IT advisory, or related roles focused on technical due diligence and CIO support.
• Strong knowledge of IT operating models, vendor management, cybersecurity, and compliance.
• Ability to lead technical assessments and explain results clearly to business leaders.
• Understanding of how IT operating models affect team dynamics and business collaboration.
• Experience advising on innovation, emerging tech, and cloud adoption trade-offs.
• Experience designing and supporting team training and upskilling.
• Skilled in working with senior executives and managing complex organizations.
• Excellent communication tailored to both technical and business audiences.
• Proven ability to deliver practical and impactful client solutions.
• Experience across multiple industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical due diligence for acquisitions and investments, evaluating technology, development, security, and risks.
• Advise CIOs on key strategy questions such as outsourcing, vendor management, and IT cost transparency.
• Recommend IT operating models that balance agility, risk, cost and business needs.
• Guide on innovation and modernization strategies, including AI and cloud technologies.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Communicate technical findings clearly to business leaders.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
• Collaborate with other Oliver Wyman teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Technical due diligence

CIO strategy

Vendor management

Cybersecurity & compliance

Executive communication

Team leadership

IT operating models

Cloud adoption

Cross-industry experience

Education

Advanced degree in business or technology

Industry certifications

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Oliver Wyman is seeking a Principal in the Tech Innovation Practice focused on technical due diligence and CIO strategy. You will advise CIOs, lead due diligence for M&A, assess IT operating models, and shape recommendations on outsourcing, cybersecurity, cloud adoption, and modernization.

You'll mentor teams, collaborate with senior executives, and deliver actionable insights to reduce risk and accelerate value realization.