Principal Consultant – Digital Advisory (Contractor)

Consulting- AI & Digital Sydney, Australia

Description

The Opportunity As an ISG advisor in the enterprise sector, you will shape and drive end-to-end digital transformations across business, technology, process, and people, creating value by reinventing the core of our client's businesses. This work includes gathering and analysing information, formulating, and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations. You will also have the opportunity to present results to client management and implement recommendations in collaboration with client team members. You will be part of a growing digital services advisory team facilitating the delivery of ISG services spanning strategy development, offering tailored market insights, and leading client digital transformation initiatives.  You can expect to spend your time leading the development of initial digital maturity assessments, project plans, provider research and selections, financial modelling, contract negotiations and client stakeholder engagement and management. The role requires an individual who is flexible, a fast-learner with an ability to leverage strong client-engagement skills.  The Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include: 

• Consultation – provided to clients and service providers in areas of digital solutioning, architectural modelling, project management, financial modelling, executive relationships, leadership, negotiation, administration and change management 
• Analysis – gain understanding of client’s current situation and environment by gathering needed information and using appropriate frameworks and models in the development of assessment material for decision-making purposes 
• Project management – lead the planning and development of all project deliverables and assume overall responsibility for staffing, budget, work plans, scope, project milestones, issues management and risk management, utilising ISG’s project management methods, tools, and templates 
• Financial modelling - develop simple to medium-complexity financial models for comparative analysis of provider proposals, client data and RFx proposals 
• Advisory Services - delivered across a range of business functions, with expert level insights across a specific competency 
• Deliver ISG methodology and tools in support of client digital services initiatives 

 The duties and responsibilities described in this job description may not be a comprehensive list. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time as necessitated by business demands The Role Requirements Our ideal candidate will have:  

• Up to 7 years recent experience with a major consulting firm or in a corporate role delivering strategy and operations projects with an emphasis in business or technology transformation at the intersection of new operating models and new digital technologies 

• Experience in two or more of the following transformation practice areas: business process architecture and solution implementation, business case and use case development, financial modeling, BI and Analytics strategy and implementation, complex program management, enterprise business / process / IT architectures, executive agenda items and metrics 
• Excellent program management skills including developing project plans, resourcing, and budgeting projects, and managing a disciplined execution methodology with both internal (direct) and external (indirect) team members 
• Ability to analyse financial and operational data and synthesize findings in common business language 
• Superior organisation skills with the ability and desire to balance multiple projects of varying complexity at the same time 
• Deep understanding of change management practices, particularly stakeholder analysis, workforce readiness and leadership communications 
• Broad understanding of how businesses operate and compete, and an understanding of the relationship between major functional areas of the product-centric enterprise (design, plan, procure, manufacture, distribute, service) 
• Deep functional expertise with Digital Product Development and Implementation 
• Broad understanding of the use of enterprise systems in large organizations and trends in cloud applications, social media, system integration, and mobile technologies 

 About You Our ideal candidate will need: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required, with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms 

• Ability to think strategically, drive for results, and build a high-performance team 

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate analytic data into strategic ideas 
• Familiarity with or certifications in Agile/Scrum software development methodologies, SAFe, TOGAF, IT4IT and ITIL 
• A desire to work collaboratively, a natural ability to network, and a great sense of humour 
• Ability to manage time and juggle multiple priorities to execute high-quality deliverables 

 Your Education 

• A relevant undergraduate degree; MBA/Masters or other advanced degree(s)/qualifications desirable 
• Certifications in Lean Six Sigma, ITIL4, SAFe, or TOGAF highly desirable 

 Applying with us  We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.  If you don’t tick every box in this job description, please don’t rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match it perfectly, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.Who we are ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 900 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG partners with our clients to determine a future vision, lead rapid change and realize the value of your digital investment at scale. We’re more than consultants: we help our clients achieve operational excellence and faster growth.   Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Connecticut., ISG employs more than 1,500 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries - a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. Our market-leading research and insights help us get ahead of the trends, so we can help enterprises optimise performance, enhance client relationships, and accelerate growth.   How we work At ISG, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our communities. As a certified Great Place to Work, ISG is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We truly believe the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better our work will be. What ISG can offer you As part of a dynamic and growing business, you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive team environment, on a range of interesting engagements. We love diverse thinking, entrepreneurship qualities and deeply value your desire to develop and grow your career here. We are passionate about what we get do and what we represent, both for our people and our clients.  ISG offers great benefits to our employees, including: 

• Flexible working arrangements 
• Paid parental leave 
• Volunteering leave 
• Women in Digital Program & Events 
• Global Mentoring Program 
• Novated Leasing 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Purchased Leave Program 
• Stock Purchase Program 

If you are interested in being part of an organisation that recognises and rewards your personal value and skillset, then please don’t hesitate to submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you! #LI-Remote  Apply To This Job