Lead Strategy Consultant - Digital Innovation

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Strategy Consultant – Digital Innovation with over 15 years of consulting expertise
, including mandatory experience with a Big 4 firm
, to lead enterprise‑wide digital innovation and transformation strategy initiatives.

The consultant will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving strategic planning, innovation roadmaps, and governance across large‑scale, complex organizations. This role requires strong onsite presence, executive stakeholder engagement, and hands‑on leadership in delivering high‑impact transformation programs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy & Strategic Advisory

• Lead the development of enterprise digital and business strategies aligned with organizational vision and long‑term objectives.
• Define digital innovation roadmaps, including operating models, capability‑building initiatives, and transformation priorities.
• Conduct market, industry, and competitive assessments to support strategic decision‑making.

2. Digital Innovation & Transformation

• Identify, evaluate, and shape innovation opportunities leveraging emerging technologies such as AI, data analytics, automation, and digital platforms
  .
• Translate innovation concepts into actionable initiatives, including business cases, implementation plans, and value realization frameworks.
• Support the design and rollout of digital governance models, KPIs, and performance measurement structures.

3. Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to C‑suite executives and senior leadership
  .
• Lead cross‑functional teams and collaborate with business, technology, and external partners.
• Facilitate executive workshops, strategic planning sessions, steering committees, and stakeholder alignment forums.

4. Delivery Oversight & Transformation Governance

• Oversee end‑to‑end strategy delivery, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, and quality standards.
• Establish transformation governance structures, reporting mechanisms, and executive dashboards.
• Ensure strategic initiatives translate into measurable business outcomes and sustained value.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years of consulting experience with a strong focus on strategy, innovation, and digital transformation.
• Mandatory experience with a Big 4 consulting firm (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG).
• Proven track record delivering large‑scale transformation and digital strategy engagements.
• Strong onsite client engagement experience in complex enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and engage senior decision‑makers effectively.
• Excellent analytical, communication, storytelling, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience leading digital innovation programs in large enterprises or regulated industries.
• Exposure to emerging technologies, digital business models, and platform‑driven transformation.
• Background in financial services, government, or large corporates is a strong advantage.