Local Government, Senior Consultant –Technology Management and System Selection

BerryDunn

5h•$90,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

Our Local Government Practice Group is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our team that services public sector clients (Cities, Counties, and quasi-governmental organizations) across the United States. The primary focus of this consulting role is to support technology assessment and system replacement projects. This role will support our Technology Management and Community Development and Utility Operations practices. Technology Management focuses on Information Technology (IT) master planning, conducts IT strategic plans, and performs IT operational assessments. This role will also support software system assessment, selection, and implementation projects for the Community Development and Utility Operations Practice. Individuals who work remotely and can fulfill the duties of this position are welcome. The preferred candidate will have prior technical experience and experience working in the public sector. This includes, but is not limited to, familiarity with IT staffing issues, the ability to evaluate IT Department efficacy, strategic planning for IT services, and managing the implementation of technical solutions. Additional qualifications encompass working experience with technology and data governance, experience in business continuity and disaster recovery planning, and execution. Experience managing help desk operations, public sector networks, and systems, as well as familiarity with enterprise-level applications like community development, work order, and utility billing systems, is also desirable. The ideal candidate will have prior project management experience and/or certifications, have exceptional organizational skills, be able to work independently, be self-motivated, possess strong leadership capabilities, demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills, and be willing to travel. The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas: 5+ years working in a management role for a local government or public sector organization, or experience working for a vendor or consulting firm servicing local governments. Experience with public sector IT management, capital planning for IT initiatives, knowledge of help desk support, public sector systems, and network management. The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with potential clients and coworkers

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; ideally in information technology, business, or public administration related discipline
Five or more years’ experience working with any of the following: City or County government technology departments, public sector consulting firm experience with a focus on IT and enterprise applications
Demonstrated experience participating in and leading project teams
Effective project management and organizational skills
Excellent written communication skills including documenting complex technical issues succinctly and logically
Excellent verbal and presentation skills including articulating complex issues to a variety of audiences
Ability to balance multiple assignments and achieve quality results in a timely manner
Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships with staff and diverse constituencies and to work independently as well as collaboratively
Adept at using the MS Office suite

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree
Project Management Certifications (i.e. PMP or CAPM)
Experience in a leadership role in City or County government technology departments
Certified Government CIO (CGCIO)
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification(s) and/or experience working in an organization following the ITIL framework
Prior consulting experience working for a national or regional consulting firm within their public sector practice

Responsibilities

Leading and supporting delivery of client services
Coordinating and overseeing project staffing to support for client initiatives
Provide project oversight and collaboration to create written project deliverables
Facilitate client sessions demonstrating professionalism and industry expertise
Generate client engagement and incorporate feedback from project participants
Guide clients, senior executives, and senior technology resources through technology planning processes
Demonstration strong project management knowledge and skill
Convey to clients professionalism and knowledge of public sector challenges and practices
Assist our local government clients in executive decision making and strategic planning
Engage with a range of client stakeholders from senior management to front line technical staff and end-users
Develop written client deliverables to address opportunities for improvement. Examples include: identification of strategic IT issues, identification of projects to address those issues, development costs and timelines for recommended projects, develop a roadmaps to implement initiatives
Maintain knowledge of local government IT topics and trends
Participate in regional and national government technology associations
Participate in staff/team meetings and training and work effectively as a team player on multiple client projects
Work in teams tailored to each client engagement
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time as required