Financial Transformation Consultant

Job Title: Transformation Consultant

Location: Uptown_NJ / Hybrid

Full Time Opportunity

Job Description:

The Transformation Consultant will assume a strategic leadership role in driving a comprehensive Software Optimization, Lifecycle, and Resource Improvement Strategy for a key client organization. This role entails overseeing multiple transformation workstreams under an enterprise-wide program, with the objective of enhancing operational efficiency and governance across the entire Software Lifecycle Management spectrum-spanning Planning, Acquisition, Optimization, Retirement, and Governance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Transformation Leader: Lead and provide expert consultation on transformation journey across multiple workstreams for an enterprise wide transformation program
• Project Management: Oversee and contribute to the successful implementation of key project modules including project scoping, managing timelines and tracking progress
• Current state Assessment and Transformation Strategy: Conducting End to End process assessments to create a roadmap for improving productivity and improving processes through Automation and re-engineering of processes
• Change Management:
  • Lead change management initiatives coordinating with various stakeholders and building trust by showing value through Pilots or MVPs
  • You will leverage a broad range of leadership and influencing styles, ranging from respected manager to motivational senior coach, and you will display high energy and resilience in ambiguous and faced-paced contexts
• Stakeholder Management: Building strong stakeholder relationships across functions (Technology, Sourcing and Finance) and influencing key stakeholders at all levels and maintaining clear communication.
• Communications and Reporting: Lead regular Steering Committee meetings and present project progress regularly to cross-functional leadership, deliver insights and recommendations

Qualifications and Experience:

• 5 10 years of relevant post-graduation transformation consulting work experience.

• A proven track record of involvement in long-term transformation, operational improvement, or implementation initiatives
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills are essential
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective client relationships.
• A proactive mindset, enthusiasm for learning, and a strong drive for professional and personal growth.
• Expertise in Technology and software optimization transformation is preferred

Tools:

Excel & PowerPoint (required), SQL & Power BI (preferred)