Vice President - Technology

Proxima•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Vice President at Proxima in its IT and Technology practice, you will provide executive leadership across clients, teams, and the firm. The role combines domain expertise, client delivery, business development, and thought leadership. You will lead high-risk, high-growth client programs, shape long-term client strategy, and contribute to Proxima’s growth and market positioning. The position involves leading complex client engagements and programs for senior and C-suite stakeholders, influencing client strategy and transformation agendas, and ensuring excellent delivery and client satisfaction. You will build senior client relationships, develop business opportunities, and contribute to the firm’s market positioning and thought leadership. You will mentor senior consulting talent, champion Proxima’s apprenticeship and feedback culture, and foster high-performance, inclusive teams. You will also lead domain expertise, intellectual property creation, and capability development; represent Proxima internally and externally; and influence the firm’s strategic direction and initiatives. The role operates in a global, flexible model and a hybrid environment, balancing client, home, and office-based work. Travel is required as needed to support client delivery and team collaboration.

Requirements

Extensive consulting and leadership experience.
10+ years of experience in global IT procurement.
Deep subject matter expertise in enterprise software, IT services, and/or cloud hosting.
Experience with spend profiles over $50M annually.
Proven ability to influence C-suite and senior stakeholders.
Strong commercial, financial, and strategic acumen.
Executive gravitas and credibility.
Ability to inspire confidence, challenge constructively, and drive change.
Strong emotional intelligence and people leadership.
Track record of growing teams, clients, and capabilities.
Comfort balancing strategy and execution.
Long-term perspective on value creation.

Responsibilities

Lead executive-level client engagements.
Lead complex, high-value programs for senior and C-suite stakeholders.
Shape and influence client strategy, vision, and transformation agendas.
Ensure consistent delivery excellence and client satisfaction.
Build and manage senior client relationships and pipelines.
Identify and convert new growth opportunities.
Contribute to Proxima’s market positioning and thought leadership.
Mentor and develop senior consulting talent.
Champion Proxima’s apprenticeship and feedback culture.
Foster high-performance, inclusive teams.
Lead domain expertise, intellectual property creation, and capability development.
Act as a Proxima ambassador internally and externally.
Influence strategic direction and firm-wide initiatives.
Travel as required to support client delivery and team collaboration.