a Director role has just become available in a world class management consulting firm in South East Asia.
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: Jakarta
Keywords: collaborative, inclusive, supportive leadership, flexible working opportunities, training opportunities, dependable, knowledgeable, team, network
A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Director of Technology Consulting to join their Jakarta office, offering you the chance to shape digital transformation for clients across Financial Institutions and Insurance sectors. This role provides an exceptional platform for you to apply your strategic thinking and technical expertise in a highly collaborative environment, where your insights will drive impactful change and deliver business value through technology. You will be empowered to guide clients on their digital journeys, leveraging cutting-edge solutions and frameworks while benefiting from flexible working opportunities and ongoing professional development. The organisation is renowned for its supportive leadership, commitment to knowledge sharing, and fostering an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives. If you are passionate about architecting innovative solutions and thrive in environments that encourage growth and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.
* Join a globally recognised consulting firm with a strong presence across Asia, Europe, North America, and South America, providing you with access to international networks and resources.
* Benefit from a workplace that prioritises flexibility, professional growth, and training opportunities, ensuring you have the support needed to excel in your role as Director of Technology Consulting.
* Work alongside knowledgeable colleagues in a team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued and your expertise helps shape the future of technology for major financial institutions and insurance clients.
What you'll do:
As Director of Technology Consulting based in Jakarta, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the digital strategies of leading financial institutions and insurance companies. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve steering multidisciplinary teams through transformative projects that redefine how businesses leverage technology. By providing expert guidance on IT strategy and architecture, you will help clients navigate complex challenges while designing forward-thinking solutions that drive measurable results. Your ability to assess existing systems, envision future states, and chart actionable roadmaps will be instrumental in enabling successful transitions. You will also engage directly with senior stakeholders to build consensus around innovative approaches while supporting proposal development and client presentations. In this role, your influence extends beyond project delivery-you will contribute to thought leadership within the organisation by championing best practices in enterprise architecture.
* Lead hybrid case teams on complex IT, digital, and technology transformation projects for clients within the Financial Institutions and Insurance sectors, ensuring seamless collaboration and delivery of high-quality outcomes.
* Provide expert advisory services on IT strategy and architecture, aligning business objectives with technology solutions to create lasting impact for client organisations.
* Assess current state technology landscapes for clients, define target states, and develop comprehensive transition roadmaps that facilitate successful digital transformation journeys.
* Assist in the definition and implementation of technical architectures and proof of concepts, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and tailored to client needs.
* Design innovative technology solutions across multiple projects and clients, addressing complex business challenges with creativity and precision.
* Drive innovation by leveraging cross-industry perspectives on emerging technology trends, helping clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
* Actively network with client stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives, building trusted relationships that foster long-term collaboration.
* Manage multiple stakeholder groups simultaneously, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout project lifecycles.
* Support presales activities by developing proposals and delivering compelling client presentations that showcase the value of technology consulting services.
* Champion best practices in enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, guiding teams towards excellence in solution design.
What you bring:
To excel as Director of Technology Consulting, you will bring extensive experience gained from top-tier consultancies or industry roles aligned with financial services or insurance. Your background should reflect deep expertise across various architecture domains-whether enterprise-level systems design or modern data platform implementation-paired with a proven ability to lead teams through challenging transformation projects. Your interpersonal skills will enable you to build trust quickly among diverse stakeholder groups while your analytical acumen ensures you can tackle complex problems methodically. Success in this position requires not only technical proficiency but also the capacity to communicate ideas clearly during client interactions. Advanced academic qualifications further enhance your profile while flexibility for regional travel demonstrates your commitment to meeting client needs wherever they arise.
* Over 15 years' experience in strategy, management or technology consultancy roles within financial institutions or insurance sectors; experience in digital/tech start-ups or industry-aligned positions is highly valued.
* Proven track record working within architecture domains such as enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, applications architecture, big data platforms or cloud technologies.
* Demonstrated ability to architect solutions at an enterprise scale with deep understanding of modern data platforms and architectural principles.
* Experience leading high-performing case teams or project delivery teams through complex transformation initiatives.
* Expertise driving presales activities including proposal development and client-facing presentations that communicate strategic value effectively.
* Comfort operating within hypothesis-based environments where framing strategic challenges from a digital or tech perspective is essential.
* Exceptional analytical skills complemented by strong problem-solving abilities and conceptual thinking capabilities.
* Outstanding communication skills with proficiency in storylining for client engagements; adept at building rapport with stakeholders at all levels.
* Strategic mindset with presence and gravitas suitable for engaging senior executives within client organisations.
* Familiarity with enterprise architectural frameworks such as TOGAF; relevant certifications are highly regarded along with advanced degrees (MBA/Masters/PhD) in IT/Computer Science or related disciplines.
* Flexibility to travel within Southeast Asia and Asia Pacific regions as required by project demands.
What sets this company apart:
This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to delivering business value through technology while nurturing an inclusive culture built on collaboration and mutual respect. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to support work-life balance alongside generous training opportunities that promote continuous learning. The company's global footprint means you'll be part of an international network where knowledge sharing is encouraged at every level. Supportive leadership fosters personal growth while empowering individuals to make meaningful contributions both within their teams and across client engagements. With a reputation for excellence in digital transformation projects spanning multiple industries-including finance and insurance-you'll find yourself surrounded by dependable colleagues who share your passion for making a difference through technology-driven solutions.
What's next:
If you are ready to take the next step in your career journey as Director of Technology Consulting-where your expertise can truly make an impact-this is your opportunity to shine.
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