Strategy Consultant - Digital Business Strategy

A core component of this role involves establishing robust governance frameworks to ensure strategic alignment, risk mitigation, and successful execution across complex programs.

Your responsibilities include:

• Employing hypothesis-driven thinking and strategic analysis to provide actionable insights for C-Suite executives.
• Defining, implementing, and managing strategic governance models across large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Leading the planning and management of strategic projects, leveraging expertise in Agile, Scrum, and/or Scaled Agile (SAFe) methodologies.
• Crafting digital growth strategies that capitalize on emerging technologies (e.g., AI, Hybrid Cloud) and market trends.
• Developing and implementing tech strategies that leverage next-generation technologies.
• Guiding AI strategy and value creation, ensuring a clear path from strategy definition to successful, governed delivery.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Master's degree or higher in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic consulting or a comparable role focused on major enterprise transformations.
• Proven expertise in project and program management within contexts utilizing Agile methodologies (e.g., as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Agile Program Manager).
• Solid experience in designing and implementing program and project governance structures (e.g., decision-making models, steering committees, risk/issue management processes).
• Demonstrated ability to partner with C-Suite executives to drive strategic initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Previous experience within IBM or a similar technology-focused consulting firm.
• Experience in Service Design or Customer Experience (CX) projects is highly valued.
• Certifications such as PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or SAFe Agilist.
• Knowledge of specific industries or verticals undergoing significant digital transformation.
• Experience with the strategic implications of Generative AI, machine learning, or data science.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Consulting is IBM's consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients' businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

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Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

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At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

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Client-provided location(s): Bari, Italy

Job ID: IBM-67948

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-24T18:51:59