Senior IT Strategy Consultant

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior IT Strategy Consultant for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in lower Manhattan, NYC. He or she must be in the office 3-4 days/week.

This is a senior-level role and a subject matter expert in defining, developing, implementing and executing technology strategies across infrastructure, operations, data, and security domains. This person must have a proven track record of hands-on leadership and execution, able to roll up their sleeves and drive initiatives from strategy through implementation.
Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the CTO to assess the current IT landscape, identify gaps, and develop comprehensive technology strategies aligned with business objectives.

• Design and execute multi-year technology roadmaps covering infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, data management, and IT operations.

• Lead strategic initiatives end-to-end, from business case development and stakeholder buy-in to overseeing execution and measuring results.

• Perform in-depth analysis of IT processes, tools, and organizational structure to recommend and implement improvements.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on technology trends, innovation opportunities, and risk mitigation.

• Work cross-functionally with teams in operations, infrastructure, security, and compliance to ensure strategies are practical and fully executed.

• Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations and strategy documents.
• Strategy process & procedure policy design and creation

Required Skills:

• 15+ years of progressive experience in IT strategy, infrastructure, and operations, with at least 10 years in a role directly crafting and executing technology strategies. Strong IT Strategy skills are key.

• Demonstrated success translating strategy into execution, leading/delivering complex, enterprise-wide initiatives.

• Deep expertise in multiple technology domains such as infrastructure modernization, cloud adoption, security frameworks, and IT operations.

• Strong knowledge of IT governance principles and best practices

• Experience in IT Change & Transformation

• Ability to dive deep into technical details when necessary, while also communicating effectively with C-level stakeholders.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and presentation skills.

• Articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic, and approachable style.

• Ability to influence, guide and escalate with senior stakeholders.
• Strong drive/determination, prioritization skills, and time management .
• Must be self starter.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required; Master's degree or MBA is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in medium to large investment banks/capital market-related firms or equivalent

• Prior consulting or advisory experience is highly desirable

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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