Transformation Business Architect

Slalom, LLC; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries collaborate with clients to bring powerful customer experiences, innovative ways of working, and new products and services to life.

We are trusted by leaders across the Global 1000, many successful enterprise and mid‑market companies, and 500+ public sector organizations to

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, operational improvement and/or organizational effectiveness.
• Technical expertise (and preferably accreditation) in Lean Six Sigma, SAFe, change management, agile methodologies, facilitation or leadership coaching.
• Experience designing business processes and interactions that drive business outcomes.
• Able to purposefully identify risks, and drive action to mitigate and resolve issues.
• Able to design and facilitate sessions focused on vision, mission, objectives and results.
• Able to develop specific plans to mitigate or address client concerns and transformation risks.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and interfacing confidently with clients.

Responsibilities

• Foster strong customer relationships, delivering quality solutions and value.
• Excel in delivery, apply thoughtful skills to drive value, and grow pursuit and engagement roles.
• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to identify AI‑enabled opportunities and scalable models.
• Support clients through AI and digital transformation initiatives with future operating models.
• Collaborate with tech and business teams to translate evolving needs into scalable roadmaps.
• Apply hypothesis‑driven mindset to transformation work and operationalize innovative solutions.

Skills

Project management

Operational improvement

Lean Six Sigma

SAFe

Change management

Agile methodologies

Facilitation

Leadership coaching

Business process design

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication

Ambiguity navigation

Job description

Description and Requirements

Hybrid/In-office

This is not a fully remote role and there are expectations that if your team leaders or client requires you onsite that you can meet those expectations/requirements. This position is open to candidates based in San Francisco.

Who You'll Work With

We help redefine what's possible, give shape to the future and support organizations to get there. We focus on high-value outcomes, meeting our clients where they are to uncover needs and deliver results. Our teams go beyond the expected, moving confidently through ambiguity and risk to drive transformative change.Slalom is growing in the areas of strategy, transformation, business improvement and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will be a skilled, hands‑on consultant with demonstrable experience in delivering significant value to businesses of different scales. Slalom's Transformation team acts as connective tissue; bringing together all the right capabilities and expertise to serve our (public and private sector) customers in the US. The team advises on business transformation, supports hands‑on delivery and enables capability and culture uplift.

What You'll Do

• Our Transformation consultants are multi-hatted with skills and experience in business analysis, change management, process mapping and optimization. Your key responsibilities include fostering strong customer relationships, delivering quality solutions, customer value and more.
• As a Transformation Consultant or Senior Consultant, you will excel in delivery, apply thoughtful skills to drive value; and build proficiency in pursuit and engagement roles. You will take ownership and responsibility for areas of focus and solutions and help grow our presence, brand, breadth and community.
• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to identify opportunities for AI‑enabled operational improvements, including workflow automation, knowledge management, and scalable delivery models leveraging emerging technologies such as large language models and intelligent agents.
• Support clients through AI and digital transformation initiatives by helping assess current‑state processes, define future operating models, and drive adoption of data‑ and AI‑informed ways of working across business and technology teams.
• Collaborate with technical and business teams to translate evolving business needs into scalable transformation roadmaps, balancing speed, change management, and long‑term operational sustainability in fast‑moving environments.
• Apply a hypothesis‑driven and experimentation mindset to transformation work, helping clients navigate ambiguity, iterate quickly, and operationalize innovative solutions that improve efficiency, decision‑making, and customer experience.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in project management, operational improvement and/or organizational effectiveness, implementing structured process optimization, change, communications, engagement, and/or learning.
• Technical expertise (and preferably accreditation) in an area of focus such as Lean Six Sigma, SAFe, change management, agile methodologies, facilitation or leadership coaching.
• Experience designing business processes and interactions that drive business outcomes.
• Able to purposefully identify risks, and drive action to mitigate and resolve issues.
• Able to design and facilitate sessions focused on vision, mission, objectives and results.
• Able to develop specific plans to mitigate or address client concerns and transformation risks.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and interfacing confidently with clients.

About Us

Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries collaborate with clients to bring powerful customer experiences, innovative ways of working, and new products and services to life. We are trusted by leaders across the Global 1000, many successful enterprise and mid‑market companies, and 500+ public sector organizations to improve operations, drive growth, and create value. At Slalom, we believe that together, we can move faster, dream bigger, and build better tomorrows for all.

Compensation and Benefits

Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that includemeaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long‑term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well‑being‑related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance. Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

The targeted base salary pay range for a Consultant is $92,000 to $135,000 and Senior Consultant is $121,000-180,000. In addition, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time. We are committed to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws.

EEO and Accommodations

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting, developing and retaining highly qualified talent who empower our innovative teams through unique perspectives and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team or contact [e-mail] if you require accommodations during the interview process.