Role Description
We are seeking an experienced IT Strategy, Operating Rhythm & Transformation Consultant to support our team in diagnosing current-state ways of working, identifying opportunities for improvement, and driving execution of operating rhythm and governance/ways of working changes. The ideal contractor has strong strategic thinking capabilities, excellent communication and facilitation skills, and a proven consulting toolkit that enables them to translate ambiguity into clear problem statements, actionable recommendations, and high-quality deliverables.
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Discovery & Analysis
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Conduct structured discovery sessions and interviews to understand current operating model, processes, decision flows, and team interactions.
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Identify pain points, gaps, inefficiencies, and root causes across people, process, technology, and governance.
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Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into clear insights and problem statements.
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Strategy & Recommendation Development
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Develop options, hypotheses, and recommendations for operating model adjustments and workflow enhancements.
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Redesign or propose changes to the operating rhythm, including cadences, governance, decision-making forums, and cross-functional touchpoints.
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Translate insights into strategic frameworks and clear narrative storylines.
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Execution & Change Support
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Partner with leaders and teams to implement agreed-upon operating model and rhythm changes.
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Support rollout of new processes, meeting structures, communication norms, and accountability mechanisms.
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Monitor progress, surface risks, and adjust implementation plans as needed.
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Facilitation & Collaboration
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Facilitate workshops, working sessions, and alignment forums to gather input, build consensus, and drive decisions.
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Act as a thought partner to leadership and cross-functional teams, bringing structure and clarity to ambiguous discussions.
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Deliverable Creation
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Produce high-quality presentations, analyses, frameworks, and materials that communicate insights and recommendations clearly and persuasively.
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Create documentation that supports adoption and sustainability of new operating rhythms and processes.
Qualifications
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5β10+ years of experience in management consulting, strategy, operating model design, organizational effectiveness, or related roles.
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Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to structure ambiguous problems.
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Excellent communication, facilitation, and storytelling abilities.
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Demonstrated experience running discovery sessions, identifying operational issues, and designing improved operating rhythms.
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High proficiency in creating executive-ready materials (e.g., decks, frameworks, narrative documents).
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Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills across multiple levels of an organization.
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Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and drive work forward with minimal oversight.
Requirements
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Experience with organizational design, business process redesign, or enterprise transformation initiatives.
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Background in tech, product, or cross-functional operating models (optional).
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Familiarity with change management practices and adoption strategies.