Strategic Technology Consulting Manager

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Example projects include technology assessments, strategic planning, technology systems and architecture design, vendor evaluation and selection, and implementation advisory for enterprise technologies. Our clients are varied in both size and complexity spanning many industries including (but not limited to) the public sector (state, local government), education (K-12 and higher ed), financial services, manufacturing & distribution, and not-for-profit.



Your role .

Your Work Will Include, But Not Be Limited To

• Serve as an unbiased advisor and project manager, leading strategic technology projects for clients.
• Conduct comprehensive enterprise architecture and technology systems assessments to develop gap analysis and roadmap of initiatives for achieving technology and business goals.
• Advise on digital transformation initiatives, lead technology solution evaluation and procurement projects, and provide implementation advisory support activities.
• Develop technical designs and requests for proposals for the implementation of new technologies including enterprise networks, cloud services, on-premise computing/storage, telecommunications, audio-visual, physical security, and related technologies.
• Participate in assessing enterprise technologies and IT operations, perform expert gap analysis, provide recommendations based on findings and industry best practices, and client goals.
• Proficiently utilize Plante Moran’s proprietary methodologies and tools, contributing to continuous improvement efforts of internal assets.
• Maintain subject matter expertise in specific technical domains (e.g., IT operations, enterprise networking, identity and access management).
• Manage project teams using effective project management and develop staff through mentoring and thoughtful performance feedback.
• Stay dedicated to continuous learning by researching industry and technology trends, sharing insights, and joining professional events and associations.
• Support the firm’s business development activities through professional networking, developing proposals, defining project scope and work plans, and participating in presentations to prospective clients.
• Manage client relationships and project economics, including resource management, invoicing, and issue resolution.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer or Network Engineering, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or related field is required.
• 6+ years of recent business technology experience, including but not limited to project management, and technology implementation.
• Professional certifications in networking, cybersecurity, cloud, IT best practices, or project management are preferred.
• Preference toward prior technology-related consulting and/or management consulting experience.
• Technical specialization in one or more enterprise technology domains is desired.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively engage a diverse audience, from technical professionals to C-level executives.
• Exceptional analytical and written communication skills including the ability to distill complex technical concepts into meaningful insights, as well as author detailed reports and summary presentations addressing the needs of both technical practitioners and C-level executives.
• Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous client projects and project activities efficiently.
• Strong project and time management skills, capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to travel based on client and project demands (20-30% overnight travel).
• Ability to develop and grow…