As-Needed Senior Director, Data and Technology Transformation
Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.
At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.
Are you ready to make your impact?
About the Role
Our Data and Technology Transformation Practice helps corporates, private equity firms and other constituencies build long term competitive advantage, accelerate revenue growth and drive investment valuations while optimizing cost. We bring together lean, fast moving teams of expert technologists, digital specialists, and data scientists to advise our clients on their digital transformation agendas and transaction needs.
Our transactions advisory works with clients to understand the impact of rapidly-evolving digital paradigms and emerging technologies on the future of their business, translating that into an executable strategy and blueprint that combines business model innovation, customer experience strategy, modern technology and data architectures with a rigorous focus on planning and execution.
Our transactions advisory works with clients on their high stakes transactions needs ranging from acquisition and divestment strategy to technology and digital due diligence, merger and acquisition (M&A) integration planning and carve-outs.
What You’ll Do
Work closely with our M&A clients to plan for and execute any one of several projects, including M&A Transaction related technology due diligence, merger integration, buy-side carve-outs, sell-side carve-outs, and technology transformations (re-platforming, outsourcing, modernization, optimization, automation, digitization, etc.).
Collaborate with Transactions Architects from other areas of business during M&A deals, and analyze existing technology systems, software applications, and business processes Evaluate underlying technology landscape within enterprise organizations to make recommendations
Establish the relationship between business strategy and technology (and vice versa) to deliver impactful results
Formulate strategic investment summaries, prioritized risk mitigation analyses, and long-term technology-based strategy for both pre-close and post-close projects
Prepare draft written analyses and other reports for third parties, as necessary, on the project scope, findings and/or results of activities
Prepare presentations and quantitative exhibits for clients and third parties, as necessary, on the project scope, findings and/or results of activities
Stay abreast of technology trends and their potential application, and help clients understand the ‘art of the possible’ with innovative and disruptive technology solutions
Execute on longer term integration and carve out execution projects helping clients’ transition to new technology solutions that will enable scale and support future acquisitions. Work will include key workstream leadership, developing requirements for new applications and/or infrastructure, software or hardware vendor selection, development of a transition service agreement (TSA) and/or assistance with program management office (PMO) activities
Help build and maintain key project and business development related artifacts to support project delivery and business development pursuits
Participate in business development activities for new and existing clients by working with other FTI professionals to identifying unique opportunities and development and presentation of proposals and related materials
What You Will Need To Succeed
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
10+ years of combined post-graduate professional experience
Consulting or professional services experience
Ability to travel to clients and FTI office(s) as needed
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position does not provide visa sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with information technology due diligence engagements from either the buy-side or sell-side perspective
Experience with technical engagements including writing proposals, estimation, and project management (e.g., time tracking, budgeting, status reporting, etc.)
Knowledgeable in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, back office applications
Proven experience in working with senior business and technology representatives on digital and technology matters
Demonstrated experience in leading business development, writing proposals, and presenting at orals
Excellent problem-solving skills, client engagement and consulting skills
Masters or MBA
