Platform Engineering specialists

Job Title : Platform Engineering specialists

Location : Remote

Contract

Description:

We are looking for Platform Engineering specialists, who are strong engineers/architects, with experience and desire to accelerate their career in IT Strategy and direction setting for large platform companies. Client engagement activities include but are not limited to framing issues, problem-structuring, optimizing client processes, developing go-to-market strategies, and change management. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced consultant in technology consulting, project management, and business processes within the finance and banking industries We are looking for a consultant/manager who can

Thrive in ambiguity and help lead our clients and teams to a strategic direction that will achieve the best possible outcome.

Co-lead projects through all stages of the project life cycle for both IT Strategy formulation and the early stages of Implementation projects.

Develop and manage a small team responsible for creating high quality pen & paper technology platform strategy assessments.

Mentor our teammates and our client partners.

Proactively contribute to business, IP, and practice development by identifying opportunities, contributing best practices, and creating new frameworks.

Identify, communicate, and mitigate project risks, maintaining accurate and timely project reporting.

Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, fostering long-term partnerships.

Serve as a subject matter expert on technology and business processes in the finance and banking sectors.

Desired Skills & Experience:

Preferred MBA with strong analytical, quantitative, and conceptual thinking skills.

5-10 years of experience in management, IT consulting or technology consulting, ideally within a multinational or local firm in the financial industry.

Experience working at a top general management consulting firm is a must.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to quickly learn new concepts.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and internal teams.

In-depth knowledge of different styles of SDLC (waterfall, agile), IT governance frameworks COBIT), and ITIL/ITSM frameworks and standards.

Advanced proficiency in MS Office/GSuite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, & Google Deck's) and project management tools.

Ability to plan and facilitate meetings, manage difficult participants, and drive consensus.

Ability to design and develop technical documentation, including project work plans, guidelines, and processes.

Outstanding integrity and a commitment to doing the right thing for clients and the firm.

Collaborative work style and interpersonal skills to manage client relationships and internal teamwork.

Knowledge of global business and respect for diverse personality styles, backgrounds, and cultures.