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 the Technology Management practice which has a focus 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. Individuals who work remotely and can fulfill the duties of this position are welcome.

Travel Expectations:  A willingness to travel up to 50% is required.

• Lead and support delivery of client services
• Coordinate and oversee 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
• Demonstrate 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
• Be willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time as required

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 ERP, community development, 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: 10+ 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, and knowledge of cybersecurity planning and risk mitigation are desired. The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with potential clients and coworkers.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree; ideally in information technology, business, or public administration related discipline
• Ten or more years’ experience working in a leadership role 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 including MS Project

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree
• Project Management Certifications (i.e. PMP or CAPM)
• 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

The base salary range targeted for this role is $100,000 - $135,000. This salary range represents BerryDunn’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. If an applicant possesses experience, education, or other qualifications in excess of the minimum requirements for this posting, that applicant is encouraged to apply, and a final salary range may then be based on those additional qualifications; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, seniority, merit, education, training, amount of travel, and other relevant business considerations.