DET-TT-Strategy Consultant -GDSN04

Job Title

The Opportunity

EY's Technology Strategy & Transformation (TST) team is a leader in delivering innovative consulting and advisory services to top enterprises globally. Our technology practice has earned recognition from industry analysts for driving business-led, tech-enabled end-to-end transformation. Serving clients across all industries, we help organizations of various sizes achieve business success while delivering strategic IT value.

Scope of Engagements

We are seeking experienced IT Strategy professionals to play a pivotal role at the intersection of business, technology, and customer needs. You will work on transforming business and operating models through tech-enabled solutions that boost performance across enterprises. Our consultants drive value through:

• Reimagining business models with innovative tech solutions that revitalize organizational performance.
• Aligning enterprise tech vision with corporate strategies, driving improved customer experiences, and optimizing operational efficiency.
• Maximizing technology investments with a focus on agility, cost-effectiveness, productivity, and performance.

As a Strategy Consultant, you will address critical issues for CIOs, CTOs, and other business leaders, offering strategic insights to drive world-class IT capabilities and future-ready business solutions. We provide a wide range of services, including:

• Tech Strategy & Vision
• IT Operating Model Optimization
• Transformation Strategy, Roadmaps, and Blueprints (3-5 years)
• Office of the CIO functions (IT Finance, Sourcing, Project Portfolio Management)
• Product Strategy & Management
• M&A Due-Diligence, Planning, and Post Integration/Separation
• Enterprise Architecture Services

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Analyze business strategy and translate it into a comprehensive enterprise-wide technology vision and strategy that aligns with corporate goals such as growth, customer experience, and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate business capabilities to develop strategic objectives, KPIs, processes, and supporting systems to drive business outcomes.
• Assess the impact of business strategy on organizational capabilities and recommend optimization opportunities through tech-enabled solutions across systems, data, infrastructure, and applications.
• Lead initiatives in business model innovation/ incubation, particularly in market strategy, pricing, finance, product management, or ecosystem management.
• Advise clients on analyzing and optimizing their IT operating models, focusing on organization structure, processes, and governance.
• Guide large-scale enterprise transformations, collaborating with IT leadership and business stakeholders (CIOs, CFOs, COOs) to shape the strategic IT agenda.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on technological innovations, identifying emerging trends and their potential implications for clients.
• Collaborate with EY's global network, leveraging cross-functional expertise to offer architecture insights and strategies.

Within the Team, Your Role Will Include

• Leading client discussions, particularly with C-suite executives, to provide strategic guidance.
• Building strong, trusted relationships with clients, positioning yourself as a strategic technology advisor, and working closely across EY advisory teams.
• Contributing to the growth of the TST Strategy practice, developing and maintaining client relationships, and leading engagements as a Subject Matter Expert.
• Managing and mentoring team members, delivering training, and ensuring high-quality client services throughout projects.
• Creating expert content, including white papers, thought leadership, and conducting presentations for C-level discussions.
• Contributing to solution development, tools, and knowledge repositories, supporting EY's thought leadership in the industry.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• Strong academic background with a BE/B.Tech and an MBA from a top-tier business school.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in large-scale enterprise transformations, with a background in Strategy Consulting at a top-tier firm.
• Experience in business transformation across sectors such as Financial Services, Retail, Healthcare/Pharma, Telecom, E-commerce, etc.
• Proven ability to drive business workshops and collaborate on developing transformation strategies, roadmaps, and blueprints.
• Expertise in IT operating model optimization, IT-business alignment, and development of future-state IT architectures and roadmaps.
• Experience working with senior IT leadership (CIOs, IT Directors) and business leadership (CFOs, COOs).
• Knowledge of emerging technologies (cloud, automation, AI/ML, IoT, blockchain) and their impact on business strategy.

Preferred, but not Required

• Advanced degrees (MBA, Masters) from top-tier institutions.
• Direct experience presenting to C-suite executives, explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience with technology innovation, including AI/ML, blockchain, IoT, etc.
• Industry certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Cloud Certified) and expertise in key technology domains (cloud, security, DevOps).

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Understanding of IT environment and industry trends to identify client engagement opportunities.
• Ability to manage client relationships and deliver executive-level presentations.
• Experience in driving project scoping, staffing, and delivery, ensuring high-quality service.
• Ability to generate sell-on work by leveraging EY's range of services to address client needs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams and build long-term trusted advisor relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, including presentation, public speaking, and content creation.

Note

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