Strategy& - Manager – It Strategy Fs - Milano Milano

Strategy& - Manager – It Strategy Fs - Milano
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

In 1914 Strategy& (formerly Booz & Co. ) started the world's first management consulting Firm.

Over a century later our mission continues to be to deliver strategy-led, technology-enabled transformation for our clients.

100-year legacy in solving the world's toughest strategy problems, pragmatically.

Strategy& was born in 2014 when Booz & Company became part of the PwC network, joining forces to create a new kind of consulting business – one that combines strategic expertise with the technology and scale to make strategy real.

As part of the PwC Network, we are able to leverage the full offering of the largest professional services network in the world, enabling true comprehensive transformation for our clients.

The result is a unique offering, able to deliver strategy consulting from the platform of a multi-services professional network that has a 250-year history of working with the leading private, public, and non-profit organizations around the Globe. Key activities and responsibilitiesAs a Manager the ideal candidate will be responsible for the following:Relate credibly with IT (and Data) technical counterparts, both at the operational level (e. g.

application/infrastructure/enterprise architects (and Data Scientists/Engineers)) and at the senior level (e. g.

Head of IT, CTO, CIO, Chief Transformation Officer (And Chief Data Officer))Support the firm in generating contents/methodologies related to IT transformation, in order to develop IP or commercial offeringsSupport consulting team in understanding the client needs and in identifying optimal methodologies and project approachesBuilding a European community of IT specialists within Strategy&, as well as the wider PWC network (building IP, advising colleagues, leveraging the network to bring its expertise to benefit our clients)Work on clients across industries (with a focus on FS)Support Team in delivering solid, backed up analysesEnsure quality of analyses and recommendationsStructure and deliver specific, highly technical project "modules", with the support of Associates/Senior Associates from the teamScope the project work into modules, assign ownership and manage interdependencies across modulesOther activities:Support identification of target architectures/IT solutions/vendorsDefinition of IT transformation plans/programs/roadmaps (e. g.

cloud journey, migrations, evolution of current platforms, data center consolidation or transformation)Definition of IT governance/operating models (e. g.

organization, required capabilities, insourcing/outsourcing, key IT processes and ways of working)Definition of business cases for IT transformation (e. g.

support to team in identifying key drivers)Reduction of Architectural debt (i. e.

technological debt, legacy debt)Legacy integration and definition of integration patternsSupport to IT demand management/prioritization/sourcing projects, including review of vendor proposalsIdentification of regulatory impacts on current IT footprintSupport in IT due diligence / assessmentsSetup of IT risk programsSetup of cybersecurity programsSupport identification of target data & analytics architectures/ solutions/vendorsDefinition of data strategy plans/programs/roadmaps (e. g.

priority use cases, data sources, models, technologies, enabling programs and initiatives)Identification of opportunities for data monetization and adoption of AI, Machine Learning, innovative technologies; definition of enabling requirements and initiatives to ensure impact on businessDefinition of Data governance programs and Digital organization, with an emphasis on Data & Analytics (e. g.

roles and responsibilities, required capabilities, key processes, policies, controls)Definition of business cases for Data & Analytics transformation (e. g.

support to team in identifying key drivers)Definition of target data & analytics architecture (including Cloud)Support to IT demand management/ prioritization/sourcing projects, including review of vendor proposalsIdentification of regulatory impacts on current IT footprintSupport in IT due diligence / assessmentsSetup of data security and cybersecurity programsCandidate profileExperience:Graduation in Computer Science or Engineering, PhD/relevant post graduate degree a plusMinimum years of working experience>5 yearsRelevant experience working on topics related to IT strategy/transformation (see topics above), including IT projects with strategic impactSolid experience in tech focused consulting firms/teams (e. g.

as a plus Accenture, BCG Platinion, McKinsey Technology, IBM)Experience in top notch tech companies (e. g.

Google, Microsoft) and/or IT department of large corporations (TMT, Banks/insurers, Energy) a relevant plusCertification on key components of architectural stack (e. g.

AWS or Azure Cloud) a relevant plusCompetences and mindsetAbility to manage a project: relate with senior client project management; setting workplan and pace of activities; provide intellectual leadership; manage team appropriately engage PwC Partners and Topic expertsAbility to act as topic expert: demonstrating strong topic expertise to client and to other PwC teams; experience on designing/delivering very modern solutionsStructured and analytical mindset: ability to break down an issue in clearly distinct components; logical rigour; "propensity for quantification"Intellectual curiosity and critical attitude: willing to learn; analyze/think about issues in depth and challenge established view if needed; fantasy and ability to develop new concepts/frameworks(Ability to develop) executive level communication: effective storylining; focus on key messages; language concision and precision; self-confidence/assuredness; effective slidewriting(Ability to develop) strong relational skills: empathy and willingness to listen/ask questions; approachability; composure; sense of humour a plus(Ability to develop) a strategic and impact-oriented mindset: big picture view of client issues (as opposed to technical/detailed view only); understanding of business-side implications of technical discussions; drive to generate impact for businessTeam player, energy, drive, professionalismExcellent command of business English/ technology EnglishAvailability for business trips in Italy/abroadFS competence and business sense, while maintaining ability to work also on other industries #J-18808-Ljbffr