Executive Consultant

Eviden, part of the Atos Group, is a global leader in data-driven, sustainable digital transformation with an annual revenue of approximately €5 billion. Operating in over 47 countries, we specialize in digital, cloud, data, advanced computing, and security, providing innovative solutions for all industries. Our 55,000 world-class talents unite cutting-edge technologies to expand the possibilities of data and technology, shaping the future for generations to come.

About the Role:

The Executive Consultant will lead large-scale digital transformation projects and programmes with geographically dispersed, multi-cultural and multi-disciplined team members, ensuring successful delivery from initiation to completion. This role demands a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a proven track record in programme management.

You will collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. Additionally, you will be responsible for driving business growth, building strong client relationships, and managing complex engagements.

The candidates should be eligible to obtain a security clearance to the SC level.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage complex digital transformation programmes from inception to completion.
2. Develop, maintain, and update programme plans, schedules, and budgets.
3. Coordinate with clients and stakeholders to define programme objectives, scope, and deliverables.
4. Ensure alignment of programme goals with business objectives and client expectations.
5. Monitor, track, and report on programme progress, risks, and issues.
6. Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
7. Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to project managers and team members.
8. Ensure adherence to industry standards, best practices, and compliance requirements.

Experience and Qualifications:

1. Proven experience as a Executive Consultant or in a similar senior programme management role.
2. Strong understanding of digital transformation and IT project management.
3. Deep domain expertise and business strategy to ensure quality delivery.
4. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
5. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
6. Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, or a related field.
7. Programme Management Qualifications (SAFe, Prince2, etc) and preferably experience of DevOps or ITIL.

Key Attributes of a Principal Consultant:

1. Mental curiosity to question, research, define problems, and develop innovative solutions.
2. Passion for understanding emerging technologies and applying modern approaches to solve client problems.
3. Strong problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to handle ambiguous issues and deliver well-structured, creative solutions based on data and insights.
4. Proven success in leading large, complex projects, managing teams, and collaborating with clients to achieve shared goals.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise:

1. Proven experience in leading consulting engagements, ideally in large IT environments.
2. Experience of managing work from bid through to delivery.
3. Experience managing multiple partners in a matrix environment.
4. Proficient in English, both written and spoken.

This role requires travel to varying work locations predominantly in the UK , on an as-required basis. Successful candidates must therefore be prepared to stay away from home, according to need.

As a Disability Confident employer, we aim to ensure that people with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments and changes as needed to the application and assessment process to remove or reduce any disadvantage associated with a person’s disability.

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