Senior Director, IT Transformation & Strategy

Ankura; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura is seeking a Senior Director or Director to lead and grow IT Services capabilities. This hybrid role must be located near an Ankura US office and will oversee multiple engagements and client relationships.

You will advise CIOs/CTOs on IT strategy, modernization, governance, and cost optimization, while building a high-performing transformation team. Responsibilities include assessing IT operations, developing roadmaps, and originating new opportunities to expand the firm's book of

Qualifications

• 12+ years in IT leadership, operations, or digital transformation.
• Experience advising C-suite on IT strategy and investments.
• Proven ability to develop and implement IT strategies and roadmaps.
• Strong executive communication and relationship management.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Advise executives on IT strategy, governance, and investments.
• Assess IT organizations, infrastructure, and service delivery.
• Develop transformation roadmaps and operating models.
• Lead complex programs and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Originate opportunities and grow a book of business.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop IT teams.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, data, and AI specialists.

Skills

IT leadership

IT operations

Digital transformation

Executive advisory

Business development

Vendor management

Cloud & infrastructure

Governance frameworks

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering/Business

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Ankura is seeking a Senior Director or Director to lead and grow IT Services capabilities. This hybrid role must be located near an Ankura US office and will oversee multiple engagements and client relationships.

You will advise CIOs/CTOs on IT strategy, modernization, governance, and cost optimization, while building a high-performing transformation team. Responsibilities include assessing IT operations, developing roadmaps, and originating new opportunities to expand the firm's book of