Vice President - Technology

Proxima; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Proxima is seeking a Vice President to lead our IT and Technology practice, providing executive leadership across clients, teams, and the firm. You will guide high‑risk, high‑growth programs, shape client strategy, and drive growth and thought leadership for Proxima’s market positioning.

You will mentor senior consulting talent, foster an apprenticeship culture, and champion high-performing, inclusive teams while acting as a Proxima ambassador across internal and external networks.

Qualifications

• Executive leadership experience across large-scale IT programs and advisory roles.
• 10+ years of global IT procurement experience including enterprise software, IT services, and cloud hosting.
• Deep subject matter expertise enabling strategic guidance on technology spend and vendor management.
• Experience with spend profiles over $50M annually and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial, financial, and strategic acumen to shape client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive-level client engagements with C-suite stakeholders.
• Drive growth, identify opportunities, and influence market positioning.
• Develop talent, champion apprenticeship, and foster inclusive, high-performing teams.
• Shape Proxima's IP, domain expertise, and capability development.
• Operate in a global, hybrid model balancing client delivery, travel, and office work.

Skills

Executive leadership

Global IT procurement

Enterprise software

IT services

Cloud hosting

Spend >$50M

C-suite influence

Commercial acumen

Financial acumen

Job description

The opportunity

As a Vice President at Proxima in our IT and Technology practice, you will provide executive leadership across clients, teams, and the firm. This role blends deep domain expertise, client delivery, business development, and thought leadership.

You will lead high‑risk, high‑growth client programs, shape long‑term client strategy, and play a key role in Proxima’s continued growth and market positioning.

What you’ll do

Lead executive‑level client engagements

• Lead complex, high‑value programs for senior and C‑suite stakeholders
• Shape and influence client strategy, vision, and transformation agendas
• Ensure consistent delivery excellence and client satisfaction

Drive growth and market impact

• Build and manage senior client relationships and pipelines
• Identify and convert new growth opportunities
• Contribute to Proxima’s market positioning and thought leadership

Develop talent and culture

• Mentor and develop senior consulting talent
• Champion Proxima’s apprenticeship and feedback culture
• Foster high‑performance, inclusive teams

Shape the future of Proxima

• Lead domain expertise, IP creation, and capability development
• Act as a Proxima ambassador internally and externally
• Influence strategic direction and firm‑wide initiatives

Work in a global, flexible model

• Operate in a hybrid environment, balancing client, home, and office-based work.
• Travel as required to support client delivery and team collaboration.

What you bring

Executive experience

• Extensive consulting and leadership experience
• 10+ years of experience in global IT procurement
• Deep subject matter expert in enterprise software, IT services, and/or cloud hosting
• Experience with spend profiles over $50M annual
• Proven ability to influence C‑suite and senior stakeholders
• Strong commercial, financial, and strategic acumen

Leadership presence

• Executive gravitas and credibility
• Ability to inspire confidence, challenge constructively, and drive change
• Strong emotional intelligence and people leadership

Growth mindset

• Track record of growing teams, clients, and capabilities
• Comfort balancing strategy and execution
• Long‑term perspective on value creation