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Job Title: Director – Technology Strategy
Location: Germany (Flexible)
Company: Big 4 Consulting Firm
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Position Summary
A leading Big 4 consulting firm is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director Technology Strategy to join its Technology Consulting practice in Germany. This senior leadership position offers the opportunity to shape and deliver complex, business-driven technology transformations across a diverse client base. The role is location-flexible within Germany and offers the chance to operate at the forefront of innovation where business meets technology.
The successful candidate will be responsible for both selling and delivering strategic engagements that help clients unlock business value through the adoption of next-generation technologies. These include S/4HANA, Data & AI, Cloud, and increasingly, the modernisation of the production environment—spanning MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), IoT, and shop-floor IT.
With a strong strategic lens and a deep understanding of enterprise and operational technologies, the Director will serve as a trusted advisor to C-level executives, guiding them through their transformation journeys.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of forward-thinking technology strategies that align with clients’ strategic priorities.
- Advise senior leadership on how to leverage emerging technologies to drive business performance, operational excellence, and competitive advantage.
- Design and implement transformation roadmaps encompassing core systems (e.g. ERP/S/4HANA), cloud enablement, data platforms, and the digitalisation of production and manufacturing environments.
- Spearhead client engagements focused on the modernisation of operational technology landscapes, including IoT platforms, MES, and shop-floor IT integration.
- Build strong, trusted relationships with clients at the executive level to identify new opportunities and deliver high-impact solutions.
- Own the sales cycle for major engagements—from business case and proposal development through to contracting and execution.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams across strategy, operations, and technology disciplines.
- Contribute to the firm’s thought leadership in digital transformation, operational innovation, and the future of enterprise IT.
- Mentor and grow future leaders within the technology strategy practice.
Candidate Profile
- Extensive experience in a leading strategy consultancy or Big 4 environment, with a proven track record of selling and delivering complex digital transformation programs.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise technology trends, particularly in S/4HANA, Cloud, AI/Data, and operational technology such as MES, IoT, and industrial digitalisation.
- Strategic mindset combined with operational pragmatism—able to translate business vision into actionable technology solutions.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior executives.
- Demonstrated leadership of large teams and multi-stream programs in complex client environments.
- Fluent in English; fluency in German is strongly preferred.
- Willingness to travel across Germany and Europe as required.
Preferred Industry Experience
Candidates with experience working with clients in the following industries will be viewed favourably:
- Energy & Utilities
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Public Sector & Government
- Logistics, Transportation, and Mobility (e.g., airlines, freight, shipping)
- Manufacturing and Industrial Products
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