Our State Government Practice Group (SGPG) is seeking an experienced IT Management Consultant to lead and support technology management, IT strategy, modernization, governance, and operational improvement initiatives for our clients. This role will help state government organizations assess current IT capabilities, define practical target states, develop implementation roadmaps, and improve the management practices needed to deliver reliable, secure, and value-driven technology services. The ideal candidate will bring experience across IT strategy, IT governance, operating model design, process improvement, technology assessment, project management, and stakeholder engagement. You will assist future state government clients with:

• Assessing IT services, processes, staffing models, governance structures, and technology portfolios to identify strengths, gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Developing IT strategic plans, modernization roadmaps, operating model recommendations, and phased implementation plans that help clients move from current-state challenges to achievable future-state improvements.
• Conducting IT management assessments that may include infrastructure, applications, service delivery, project delivery, cybersecurity, data management, vendor management, and IT financial management considerations.
• Mapping and analyzing business and IT processes to identify opportunities to clarify roles, reduce manual effort, improve service quality, strengthen controls, and align technology work with agency priorities.
• Collaborating with business and IT leaders to define priorities, evaluate trade-offs, align technology investments with business needs, and communicate recommendations in a clear and actionable manner.
• Facilitating workshops, interviews, working sessions, governance discussions, and executive briefings with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Supporting technology selection, implementation planning, project oversight, and change management activities to help clients translate recommendations into practical execution steps.
• Helping clients improve IT service management, portfolio management, governance, performance measurement, risk management, and decision-making practices across the IT organization.

You will bring a mix of exceptional organizational and self-management qualities, strong leadership capabilities, effective written and verbal communication skills, and a willingness to travel. The candidate filling this position can be located remotely, anywhere in the United States, or can be located in any one of our physical offices.

Travel Expectations

You should have experience working with client leadership, project teams, and technical stakeholders to plan and deliver IT management and modernization initiatives. The candidate filling this position must be able to support clients across multiple time zones and travel to client sites as project needs require.

Approximately 50% travel to client sites is anticipated to support future projects and will vary based on client needs and project assignments.

As an IT Management Consultant for our current and future state government IT department client projects, you will:

• Lead and support the delivery of services to clients on time, within scope, and within budget, including assigning and managing staff and creating work products.
• Serve as project manager and/or lead client projects across the country, supporting client work and deepening team knowledge.
• Develop project deliverables for clients.

• Lead and support the development of IT strategies, operating model recommendations, governance structures, process improvements, and implementation roadmaps that support organizational modernization.
• Provide project leadership, quality review, and mentorship to project teams, helping apply sound consulting practices, structured analysis, and practical recommendations.
• Stay current with public sector IT management practices, emerging technology trends, and industry frameworks, and evaluate their relevance to client environments.
• Support business development activities, including proposal development, client presentations, and thought leadership.

• Communicate project and delivery status to our clients, team members, and other stakeholders, including the facilitation of client meetings.
• Work with BerryDunn contractors to help ensure their proper delivery of project deliverables.

As an SGPG team member, you will:

• In partnership with our internal team, support business development and opportunity management activities to respond to state government IT department opportunities.

• Participate in marketing and business development activities, including writing blog posts and participating in prospective client business development meetings.

• 10+ years of experience in IT management, IT strategy, IT operations, technology modernization, enterprise architecture, or related roles.
• Experience leading or supporting large-scale IT assessment, strategy, modernization, governance, process improvement, system implementation, or organizational change initiatives.
• Knowledge of IT management and governance frameworks, methodologies, and practices such as ITIL, COBIT, NIST, ISO, project management, organizational change management, business process improvement, and enterprise architecture.
• Relevant professional certifications, such as PMP, ITIL, COBIT, Prosci, TOGAF, CISA, CISSP, cloud, or vendor-specific technology certifications, are a plus.
• Familiarity with IT governance, risk management, cybersecurity, data management, vendor management, compliance, and technology portfolio management practices.
• Experience facilitating meetings and public speaking with large groups in person as well as in a virtual environment.
• Ability to balance multiple assignments and achieve quality results in a timely manner.
• Willingness to work in a small team setting, often developing deliverables for managerial review on your own.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and logical reasoning skills.
• Ability to build and sustain positive working relationships with diverse teams across multiple time zones.
• Ability to draft client-facing reports/communications in a professional/constructive manner.
• Strong business and technical writing skills (samples might be required).

The base salary range targeted for this role is $125,000–$150,000. 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.

Our people are what make BerryDunn special, and in return we strive to support our employees and help them thrive. Eligible employees have access to benefits that go beyond what’s expected to support their physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being. Visit our website for a complete list of benefits and a look into our culture: Experience BerryDunn.

We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions. Please contact careers@berrydunn.com to request an accommodation.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

About BerryDunn

BerryDunn is the brand name under which Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC and BDMP Assurance, LLP, independently owned entities, provide services. Since 1974, BerryDunn has helped businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies throughout the US and its territories solve their greatest challenges. The firm’s tax, advisory, and consulting services are provided by Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, and its attest services are provided by BDMP Assurance, LLP, a licensed CPA firm. 

BerryDunn is a client-centered, people-first professional services firm with a mission to empower the meaningful growth of our people, clients, and communities. Led by CEO Sarah Belliveau, the firm has been recognized for its efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and for its focus on learning, development, and well-being. Learn more at berrydunn.com.

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