IT Consultant - Strategic Planning & Transformation

IT Consultant
- Strategic Planning & Transformation

Work Arrangement:
Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710 Personnel Area: HEALTH SYSTEM Date:
Aug 27, 2026

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. About Duke Health Technology Solutions Pursue your passion for caring and innovation with Duke Heath Technology Solutions, which is dedicated to the transformation, development, and management of enterprise information technology solutions across Duke Health.

By harnessing the power of innovative technologies like cloud computing and artificial intelligence — and pairing them with a forward-thinking approach — Duke Health Technology Solutions is revolutionizing the future of health care at Duke Health and beyond.

IT Consultant
- Strategic Planning and Transformation Job Code: IT Consultant

Reports To:

Chief of Staff to the Senior VP & Chief Digital Officer

Position Summary The IT Consultant – Strategic Planning and Transformation serves as a trusted advisor within Duke Health Technology Solutions (DHTS), providing strategic consulting services that align technology initiatives with Duke Health's clinical, operational, research, and business objectives. This role partners with executive leaders, business stakeholders, and technical teams to evaluate organizational challenges, identify technology-enabled solutions, and develop strategies that advance digital transformation.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff to the Chief Digital Officer (CDO), the IT Consultant supports enterprise strategic planning, technology roadmap development, innovation initiatives, executive decision support, and value realization efforts. The consultant independently leads complex consulting engagements, facilitates strategic planning activities, conducts organizational assessments, and develops executive-level recommendations that help leaders prioritize investments and maximize business value. This position collaborates across clinical, operational, research, technical, and administrative teams to improve organizational alignment, optimize technology investments, and support Duke Health's long-term digital strategy.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Consulting & Organizational Planning
• Serve as a strategic consultant to DHTS and organizational leaders by assessing business needs and recommending technology-enabled solutions.
• Support enterprise strategic planning, annual operating priorities, and long-range technology planning efforts.
• Conduct environmental scans, industry benchmarking, market research, and organizational assessments to support executive decision-making.
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions, stakeholder workshops, and cross-functional discussions.
• Develop recommendations that align technology initiatives with organizational priorities and business objectives.
• Monitor strategic initiatives and assist leaders in evaluating progress toward organizational goals. Innovation Consulting & Emerging Technologies
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities that improve clinical, operational, and business outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders to assess innovation opportunities for strategic alignment, business value, and operational readiness.
• Perform technology assessments, workflow evaluations, and business impact analyses.
• Develop executive recommendations regarding innovation investments and technology adoption.
• Support governance activities by providing objective analysis and consulting expertise throughout the evaluation process. Technology Strategy & Roadmap Consulting
• Partner with business and IT leaders to develop multi-year technology roadmaps aligned with organizational strategy.
• Facilitate roadmap planning sessions that identify future capabilities, priorities, dependencies, and investment opportunities.
• Analyze organizational initiatives to identify alignment opportunities across departments and technology portfolios.
• Provide consulting expertise that improves…