Principal, Digital Transformation - National Insurance Lead

Baker Tilly•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Baker Tilly is hiring a Principal to lead its national Insurance team within the Digital Transformation Practice. The role focuses on building and scaling the national Digital Solutions - Insurance practice through market-facing and business development activity, advancing digital capabilities, and delivering client engagements. The Principal will work with prospects and clients, including C-level and executive technology leaders, to help drive business goals and outcomes. The practice integrates advanced technologies with core business transformation services to help clients address enterprise digital challenges. The Principal will collaborate with firm and industry leadership, lead Baker Tilly and client teams through transformation initiatives, and help develop the practice’s strategy and delivery capabilities. The role also includes mentoring and coaching staff and supporting their professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a business field.
Twenty years of experience providing senior leadership within complex technology or digital/product organizations.
Previous experience as a Partner/Principal or Managing Director within a professional services organization, with demonstrated success building and growing a consulting practice.
Strong executive-level fluency in strategic planning and information systems design and implementation, with a focus on program management for large, complex transformation projects.
Experience with application integration solutions and digital solutions focused on advanced analytics, intelligent automation, innovation, ambidextrous operating models, and emerging trends.
Ability to decompose scope into detailed activities and deliverables and hand off work packages to Baker Tilly, client, and third-party vendor delivery resources.
Project experience across the full lifecycle of application development, including requirements gathering, use case development, system analysis and design, integration, testing, and deployment.
Demonstrated management, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, project management, and communication skills.
Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, stay current through continuous learning, see both the big picture and details, demonstrate ethical judgment, and maintain urgency and commitment to quality and timely project completion.

Nice To Haves

Master's or advanced degree.
Extensive business development experience within a professional services firm.
Five or more years of supervisory experience, including mentoring and counseling associates.
Experience with Agile software delivery management tools and techniques, such as Scrum, JIRA, and Confluence.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Firm Industry Leaders and Digital Advisory leaders to build and execute the firm's Digital Transformation strategy for Insurance.
Advance Insurance industry growth objectives for Baker Tilly Digital Transformation business lines through networking, alliance sales, and support to the Professional Sales Organization.
Lead Baker Tilly and client resources through transformation projects, including business process and technology implementations.
Develop, manage, and measure delivery capabilities across implementation phases such as analysis, design, build, test, and deployment, and/or develop long-term roadmaps for large-scale solutions delivered through a series of projects.
Build internal and external relationships to acquire new clients, projects, and revenue.
Invest in professional development through individual efforts and firm-wide learning and development programs.
Support the growth and development of team members and help associates meet their professional goals.
Develop and communicate technology strategies aligned with clients' business objectives, keeping current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
Lead digital transformation efforts by identifying opportunities to improve client services, streamline operations, and increase efficiency, while integrating technology into business processes.
Provide leadership to technology teams and oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of technology solutions.
Work with clients to understand their needs, challenges, and goals and propose technology solutions that address their needs and deliver value.
Collaborate with C-suite executives, including CIOs, CDOs, and CXOs, and foster partnerships with technology vendors, startups, and industry experts.
Work outside core business hours for client engagements and travel nationally as needed.