Technology Transformation Director
Southfield, MI 
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Posted 17 days ago
Job Description

At AlixPartners we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. We prize diversity and inclusion, the intellectually curious, the inventive, and the forward-thinking. We invite you to influence the way we work, and define the way we embrace tomorrow.

We prize diversity and inclusion, the intellectually curious, the inventive, and the forward-thinking. We invite you to influence the way we work and define the way we embrace tomorrow. By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

What you'll Do

Interested in a future that exceeds your expectations? Here, at AlixPartners your passion becomes your career. We work in smaller and more senior teams that bring deep industry and functional knowledge to our clients. You will sit shoulder-to-shoulder with owners, boards, and CEOs to address the issues that sit at the top of their agendas - and often become front-page news.

We are looking for a highly driven Director, who is passionate about delivering high value solutions, to join our Technology practice. We are seeking professionals who have the combination of capability, drive, training, and intellectual curiosity that typically predicts success at AlixPartners.

If you join our practice, you will work with companies in all stages of their business life cycle from across a variety of urgent, high impact situations. You will be responsible for leading projects and client engagements that focus on Technology Transformation. We advise our clients and guide their Technology future by analyzing corporate performance, driving cost reductions, revenue growth and profitability improvement across industries. As part of our collaborative team, you will have the opportunity to achieve high impact results, with continuous opportunities to pursue your professional development, career interests and growth aspirations.

What you'll Need

Ideal Candidate qualifications:

  • Industries and Services
    • Recognized for knowledge and experience across any combination of industries (e.g., Technology, Media, and Telecommunication, Private Equity, Retail, Restaurants & Hospitality, Automotive, Manufacturing, Consumer Products and more)
    • Recognized for deep skills and passion as a specialist and leader able to engage with client senior leadership in any combination of service areas below:
      • IT/ Technology Due Diligences & Post-Merger Integration
      • Digital Strategy/ Digital Transformation
      • IT Optimization & Cost Rationalization
      • Technology Operating Models including Outsourcing & Offshoring for corporate IT functions as well as customer-facing product delivery functions.
      • ERP Strategy & Implementation Management
      • Infrastructure/ application architecture & roadmap
      • Developing product/service vision and strategy to achieve ambitious business goals and guide product/service roadmaps, backlogs and investments.
      • Define objectives and key results (with a sharp focus on business outcomes and metrics) to influence product direction, design, delivery and scaling decisions which may involve trade-offs between value, feasibility and usability.
      • Evaluate and recommend technologies, deployment models, tools, development processes, team compositions, governance and training to accelerate the development of technical solutions and achieve a unified framework for delivery, consistency, and quality.
      • Cloud Strategy Implementation - private/public clouds - on AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.
      • Cloud Financial Management- Cloud Health, Cloudability, CloudCheckr, Cloud Custodian, etc.
      • Determine the value of roadmap items and negotiate with business stakeholders and engineers to deliver the most value within established timelines and budgets .
      • Interim executive roles (e.g., CTO, CIO)
  • Client Delivery
    • Consistent track record of successfully structuring and leading client engagements to desired results, achieving business objectives, meeting, or exceeding client expectations.
    • Understands and adapts to complex client environments and situations.
    • Superb written communication skills.
    • Independently prepares client ready documents and presentations.
    • Effectively planning and proactively mitigating risks on projects and work streams.
  • Analytics and problem solving
    • Views problems from the 'big picture POV', recognizing critical areas to drive into more detail. Quickly structures approaches to solve complex problems. Remains balanced and flexible while anticipates and changes direction as necessary.
    • Synthesizes information rapidly and applies good business judgment quickly to deliver deep insights into possible impacts and solutions.
    • Analytical, adept at quickly defining, aligning, and scaling data modeling and management approach with the client needs. Ensures 80/20 approach to rapidly draw conclusions. Skilled and quickly identifying anomalies, inconsistencies, errors, and conclusions.
  • Leadership and executive experience
    • Engenders client confidence and trust with executives at all levels. Builds advisory relationships with clients and peers.
    • Skilled at defining, communicating, motivating, and leading change at executive levels and across the firm.
    • Articulate, persuasive, communicator. Commands the room, handles executive and difficult audiences well. Readily adapts style and message appropriately to audience and circumstance. Excellent at impromptu communication during complex discussions.
  • Business and Practice Development
    • Experience with proposal development, strong commercial instincts, and interest. Generates growing demand for other firm resources in prospective and existing clients while remaining highly utilized. Consistently extend work for him/herself and others team members on client projects. Identifies and cultivates new opportunities.
    • An inspiring leader, innovative with the development of new tools, methodologies, and approaches.
    • Experience in building talent through coaching, recruiting and day-to-day leadership.
Work & Education Requirements
  • Experience with large scale transformations, with a deep vertical and broad horizontal experience are preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or foreign equivalent. Master's degree and/or certification in related specialty area(s) preferred.
  • 10+ years of relevant consulting or industry experience with proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior business and technology leaders (up to & including CxO).
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in a professional services firm environment preferred.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
  • Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners'Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties, or responsibilities.

AlixPartners is a results-driven global consulting firm that specializes in helping businesses successfully address their most complex and critical challenges.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits program including health, vision, dental, disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, identity theft protection, and mental wellness support. Employees will also receive a generous paid leave policy including vacation/personal time starting at 7.34 hours per pay period, sick time up to 80 hours annually, parental leave and twelve holidays.

The salary range for this role takes into account a number of factors and is between $180,000 - $400,000 with potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. AlixPartners is a proud Silver award-winning Veteran Friendly Employer.

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AlixPartners is a global firm of senior business and consulting professionals that specializes in improving corporate financial and operational performance, executing corporate turnarounds and providing litigation consulting and forensic accounting services when it really matters – in urgent, high-impact situations. More information is available at www.alixpartners.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, (age), status as a protected veteran, or disability. AlixPartners is a proud Bronze award-winning Veteran Friendly Employer.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
value, feasibility and usability. Evaluate and recommend technologies, deployment models, tools, development processes, team compositions, governance and training to accelerate the development of technical solutions and achieve a unified framework for delivery, consistency, and quality. Cloud Strategy Implementation - private/public clouds - on AWS, Azure, GCP, etc. Cloud Financial Management- Cloud Health, Cloudability, CloudCheckr, Cloud Custodian, etc. Determine the value of roadmap items and
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
10+ years
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