Senior Consultant - Cloud Technology

ManpowerGroup Middle East

UAE

Ref: HP647-2199

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

We are currently looking for Senior Consultants who will act as technology strategists to support our clients in achieving greater business value from technology by delivering services such as:
• Technology strategy development to reposition technology for the digital era,
• Intent based Cloud Strategy derivation for multi-cloud,
• Operations optimization,
• Business case realization.

We assist clients in aligning their business and technology agendas as well as identifying areas where technology innovation can drive business value. This work includes optimising the technology budget and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the technology organisation through repositioning or redesigning the technology functions.

You will typically:
• Work as a trusted advisor alongside executive management to identify the relevant market trends and discover opportunities for technology to create new business value,
• Create or validate technology & cloud strategies, the supporting business cases, and define the required transformation programmes,
• Create or enhance operating models catering for effective technology governance, alignment between business and technology, and integration of a multivendor, multi-cloud landscape,
• Lead work to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the technology organisation, covering processes, tools & people, including the introduction of orchestration, automation, and private / public clouds,
• Develop technology reference architectures, service portfolios, and contribute to the associated product development,
• Shape & perform technology benchmarking and develop cost optimisation strategies & action plans, including service & application rationalisation,
• Develop and evangelise cutting edge point of views on how digital technologies will transform the way business is conducted,
• Act as an entrepreneur, including challenging traditional viewpoints at the client C-level,
• Actively work to identify and develop new business opportunities for Cisco.

Requirements

• Relevant Masters’ degree with strong academic results. Candidates with a Bachelor degree, combined with extensive experience in the relevant field will also be considered. An MBA would be a plus,
• At least 10 years of experience covering multiple industries (Enterprises, Governments and/or Telco Service Providers) from other consultancy companies or technology driven organisations,
• Hands-on experience with optimising technology functions and organisations, designing new operating models,
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills,
• Analytical mind-set capable of working with data to generate insights,
• Established reputation of a trusted advisor with key customers,
• Proven track record in identifying, selling and delivering high quality strategy work with multiple projects and business development activities running at the same time,
• Experience with agile delivery methodologies,
• Holistic viewpoint able to align business cases and technology, and then track benefit realization
• Experience with designing technology strategies and implementation roadmaps. Expertise in multi-cloud would be a plus,
• Flexibility in terms of travel and work across EMEAR.

About the Company

We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including:

  • IT & Telecommunications
  • Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
  • Banking, Finance & Legal
  • Sales & Business Development
  • Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
  • Human Resources & Training
  • Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
  • Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Executive Recruitment
  • Emiratization Solutions
  • Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
  • Managed Service Provider Solutions
  • Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
  • Outsourced Staffing Solutions

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Senior Consultant salaries in UAE

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AED 21,500

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