Practice Director – IT Planning and Governance

Bluespeed is currently recruiting highly motivated individuals in IT Planning and Governance – IT Operations and Services Consulting for our client’s global practice.  Candidates who are self motivated, thrive in a dynamic and rapidly growing environment, and looking for a change from the traditional “big” consulting organizations, will find a rewarding and innovative environment in which challenging and interesting work is the norm.  IT Planning and Governance.   The IT Planning and Governance practice advises the CIO’s organization on their IT transformation journey, helping them achieve business objectives by providing best practices on strategy, governance and risk and developing, implementing and managing the IT estate.  Its offerings include IT Management & Planning, IT Process Improvement, Risk & Compliance, and IT Operations & Service Management.

Here is the Opportunity:

This is a leadership position in infrastructure and service management consulting in the Organization.  This position will lead the consulting organization in indentified geographies and include the following responsibilities

Responsibilities
* Build the consulting organization as a premier consulting group in the area of infrastructure and service management
* Be recognized as a industry leader and showcase deep skills in the areas of infrastructure and operations consulting.
* Monitor and manage the consulting assignments being performed in the assigned geography.
* Manage and mentor the team of consultants to produce high value for our clients.
* Support the Sales team and the firm’s business development community in generating business for the group.
* Be responsible for the top line, bottom line and customer satisfaction for the assigned geography.

Challenges to Overcome:

* Excellence in strategic and analytical problem solving
Quantitative, fact-based approach to team based problem solving and strategic approach to addressing issues and offering solutions. Candidates should have an aptitude for analytical concepts and thinking.
* Business acumen and IT knowledge
Strong business development skills. Must have an understanding of current market trends, risks and prevalent technologies used in the industry.
* Outstanding leadership and communication skills
Polished verbal and written communication style. Ability to confidently build a strong rapport with project teams and the client.
* Personal drive
Entrepreneurial drive with a can-do attitude, a strong desire to learn and shape your own career path. Commitment to making a positive lasting client impact.
* Self-guided attitude
The ability to succeed in a professional environment where client and project direction is not always well defined. Qualified candidates will understand how to produce results when working in challenging client environments and/or new business areas.
* Cultural adaptability
The ability to work in a globally distributed environment with customers based in different regions within Europe and the workforce is primarily of an Indian origin.

Your Achievments to Date:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background as follows:
* 10 plus years experience working within the intersection of the infrastructure / service management field and the business environment with at least the most recent five years focused on infrastructure and service management related markets, management practices, methods, technologies, techniques, and other process-related aspects.
* In-depth awareness of the IT Infrastructure.
* In-depth awareness of Service management best practices and trends.
* Hands-on experience and or certification with ITIL, Six Sigma, Lean, or related methodologies is highly desirable. Industry experience in a Line of Business capacity (internal consultant, staff member, etc.) is desirable.
* Bachelor’s degree in related field; MBA or MS in a technical subject preferred
* Significant applicable experience with Infrastructure or Service Manager to be accepted by clients as an expert or “guru”. The relevant process-centric knowledge needed entails a deep understanding of the technology as well as the industry and the market of IT solutions, vendors, products, methods, and management/user strategies.
* Strong communicator who is able to explain complex concepts both concisely and simply
* Strong written English language speaking and writing skills
* Strong stage presence
* Capability for moderate to high volumes of domestic and international travel as required by conferences, sales support and client engagements
* Credibility to represent firm’s methodology and strategies effectively at a senior level
* M.B.A. or Master’s in a relevant discipline from a top university strongly preferred
* Experience in leading services outsourcing decisions and implementation highly desirable.

Location / Travel:
* Extensive travel (domestic or international) may be required.
* Our Client offers flexible work locations, in most cases with proximity to major offices in New York, New Jersey, Boston, Washington DC, Chicago, Dallas, Seattle, and Mountain View.

Compensation:
$160,000 – 200,000 base with Bonus. OTE $200,000 – 250,000