IT Consultant

TOJE0087Classified Top Job

Locatie

België

Contactpersoon

Justin H. Estourgie
T: (079) 3319 425 
E: info@totem.nl 

The organisation:

Providing customised advice to make critical decisions on the application and business of technology. Experienced consultants give unbiased information, insight and advice to help the client gain competitive advantage in two main areas: the application of IT for business advantage, and the technology marketplace. Consulting consists of two independent but at the same time highly integrated business units: Core Consulting and Benchmarking Analytics.

The organisation currently employs a high level consulting team in the Benelux. Its business development is supported by its impeccable quality and its experienced consultants. The projects are mainly to large accounts at the strategic level. Major accounts have a dedicated Account Executive who will support development of new opportunities.

Position Accountabilities & Specific Duties

  • Participates in delivery of strategic IT consulting engagements (within a given timeframe and budget), for a variety of clients, which include IT benchmarking and general IT consulting;
  • Participates in project/engagement planning.
  • Gathers data using interviewing and research skills
  • Listens to client concerns and needs.
  • Identifies project issues, analyzes root causes, and develops recommendations that meet client needs.
  • Develops and delivers verbal and written project communications in informal settings.
  • Identifies risks that may inhibit achievement of project objectives and participates in the development of recommendations to mitigate risks.
  • Assists with meeting management and group facilitation
  • Conducts research, interviews and presentations for clients (executive and/or board level)
  • Contributes to the Organisation intellectual capital with fresh and new ideas
  • Assists in the sales cycle with occasional research, proposal writing and conducting presentations

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of diversified strategic IT experience (technology, organisation and processes), preferably consulting experience in a similar role in a professional services firm.
University background (technical, economical) or similar through experience.

Deeper knowledge of one or more of the following is a plus:

  • IT benchmarking and audits
  • IT performance management
  • IT Architecture Assessment
  • Evaluation of RFI and RFP process
  • Outsourcing;

Language skills: Dutch and English written and verbal: mother tongue or very strong
French written and verbal: very strong


Key skills / mentality
Strong Analytical skills and ability to work with facts and figures;
Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and spoken;
Flexible and adaptable, able to change direction quickly and thoughtfully under changing client needs
Willingness and ability to both work on an individual delivery basis and as part of a team structure;
Is an excellent team player and leverage colleagues and mentors for sustained development.
Is able to work under high workload and stress while sticking to extreme high levels of quality.
Is able to work independently and in a virtual environment (home office, conference calls) for up to 20%-40% of its time, in a truly international environment with different cultures.
Is open for feedback and willing to learn the message from such feedback.
Willingness to travel up to 10% (mostly within Benelux).

Bottom Line
The ideal candidate has the ability to combine a range of broad interests with in-depth knowledge in selected areas.
The consultant is supported by the highly acclaimed research and analysis data of the company, constantly refreshed by hundreds of clients interactions. He/she can demonstrate the helicopter view combined with solid analysis and argumentation.

They offer:

You are part of an enthusiastic team in a dynamic market. The work climate is open and stimulating, with passionate and enthusiastic colleagues in provocative and dynamic work surroundings. The organizations are very professional and belong to the top of the ICT business. You work at the top 300