Consulting Director, Technology Solutions

Job Description

Overview

Be a part of a firm named a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor 4 years in a row. Pariveda is a people first organization dedicated to growing your career and providing you with opportunities to always stay on the learning edge of technology and business. We are seeking a Cloud Architect at the Principal level to join the Management Team in Chicago. As a member of the Management Team, you will architect and deliver enterprise solutions, initiate, build and sustain relationships with clients and prospects, and develop and mentor junior team members.

Come join a team where you will be challenged, supported and encouraged to grow yourself towards your fullest potential.

We Look For:

You will report to the Chicago Office Managing Vice President. The successful candidate possesses the following critical qualifications:

• 8+ years of technical and/or management consulting experience architecting enterprise and application solutions
• Hands-on experience architecting, engineering and managing cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, and/or Google
• Working knowledge of Agile practices
• Extensive client account and project management experience with demonstrated ability to plan and manage the execution of custom development projects and complex client engagements
• Current or recent leadership of multiple internal and external teams
• Strong local network of IT and business executives and business acumen across a variety of industries and business functions
• Recognized as a valued trusted advisor in relationships with clients, colleagues, vendors, and other industry professionals
• Ability to build consensus and achieve goals through influence
• Passionate and successful in mentoring others and developing their careers

You Can Expect To:

As a member of the Chicago Management Team you will play an integral role in building our office. The successful candidate will drive sales and delivery while developing a strong team of technologists.

• Advance your career to become a Pariveda Vice President through clearly defined expectations, mentorship from executives, and regular opportunities for advancement
• Lead Enterprise Solution Design and Implementation – intersection of business and technology – focusing primarily on Cloud across platforms (AWS, Azure, Google) with the opportunity to lead projects including:
• Custom web/mobile development
• IT Strategy, change & program management
• Data Driven solutions, IoT, Machine Learning, CI/CD in DevOps, and more
• Manage multiple project teams and oversee all aspects of the SDLC including estimation, sprint planning, requirements gathering, architecting, developing, testing, issue/risk management, change control and delivery
• Diagnose complex technical and business problems and implement creative solutions that leverage Pariveda’s capabilities to meet our clients’ needs
• Manage the account planning process at existing and prospective clients by identifying new or follow-on opportunities
• Actively manage project profitability for both our firm and our clients by taking a leadership role in executing the sales process while understanding client and/or partner legal agreements affecting their teams' work
• Support company growth by building and maintaining a strong professional network as well as contributing to the recruitment of new employees
• Mentor junior colleagues by providing career development goals, meeting regularly, writing and deliver semi-annual reviews, and advocating for their career advancement
• Actively represent our culture by leading and participating in efforts around continuous learning, personal and professional development, community service and team building

Pariveda Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Exceptional 401k – 4% company match
• Plenty of paid time off - 4 weeks of vacation time plus 9 holidays
• Paid sabbatical after 5 years of service for Principal levels and above
• Paid parental leave
• Company Ownership through Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from your very first day at Pariveda
• Excellent Healthcare and Wellness
• 100% company paid premiums for you and your family (medical, dental, vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability

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