Consulting Strategy Consultant - Software - Cambridge, MA Professional Cambridge

Software Strategy Consultant

The Software Strategy Consultant is responsible for developing insights through data and experience in support of strategy engagements for executive leaders in IBM Software. You’ll work with leaders across IBM Software to accelerate our Hybrid Cloud and AI strategy. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you’ll be encouraged to use data analytics, benchmarking, research and other techniques to design strategies that can transition rapidly to execution for immediate impact.

Successful engagements will accelerate client adoption of IBM software platforms and drive sustainable software revenue growth.

As a Strategy Consultant, you’ll be working closely with leaders across IBM’s Software business to understand opportunities and pain points, bringing together capabilities across strategy, innovation, design, data analytics, cognitive computing, and technology platforms to develop and deliver high-impact strategies and transformation programs. In your role, you will be responsible to:

• Perform data analysis, quantitative modeling, market analysis, competitive benchmarking, expert interviews, operational analysis and root cause identification
• Support strategic discussions with senior software executives, demonstrating acumen in the software business in the process
• Formulate decision‑ready recommendations for senior business leaders
• Help structure and support change initiatives to deliver targeted business outcomes
• Independently manage a workstream on a consulting engagement
• Support your teammates as needed to deliver commitments to clients
• Meet the planning, control, and administration of any financial activities related to assigned projects

Required:

High School Diploma/GED. Preferred:
Master’s Degree.

• Foundational Experience in Strategy Consulting, Software, Product Management Finance or Data Science
• Proven experience in delivering strategic consulting engagements
• Ability to rapidly construct usable data sets from multiple structured and unstructured data sources
• Demonstrated expertise in applying analytical approaches to generate insights from complex data sets, including root cause analysis, statistical analysis, and the use of data science tools (e.g., SQL, advanced Excel).
• Comfortable working in dynamic, fast‑paced, and multi‑threaded environments. Can manage shifting priorities and progress multiple work streams simultaneously

• Extensive experience in Strategy Consulting in the Technology/Software industry
• Experience delivering strategic consulting engagements specifically in the software industry
• Deep experience in developing and applying strategic consulting methodologies
• Strong technical and analytical abilities, a knack for driving impact and growth

IBM has a global presence, operating in more than 175 countries with a broad‑based geographic distribution of revenue. The company’s Global Markets organization is a strategic sales business unit that manages IBM’s global footprint, working closely with dedicated country‑based operating units to serve clients locally. These country teams have client relationship managers who lead integrated teams of consultants, solution specialists and delivery professionals to enable clients’ growth and innovation.

By complementing local expertise with global experience and digital capabilities, IBM builds deep and broad‑based client relationships. This local management focus fosters speed in supporting clients, addressing new markets and making investments in emerging opportunities. Additionally, the Global Markets organization serves clients with expertise in their industry as well as through the products and services that IBM and partners supply.

IBM is also expanding its reach to new and existing clients through digital marketplaces.

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