Digital Transformation (HPC) Consultant

Digital Transformation (HPC) Consultant

Posted 5 days ago by Norconsult Telematics

Negotiable
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England, United Kingdom

Summary: This role as a Digital Transformation (HPC) Consultant involves leading large-scale transformation programs with a focus on digitalisation, particularly in High-Performance Computing (HPC) and IT infrastructure. The consultant will develop and manage a strategic roadmap, oversee major initiatives, and ensure alignment with business objectives while engaging stakeholders and measuring performance. The position requires extensive experience in management consulting and technology sectors, particularly in HPC and digital transformation. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading HPC-related projects, including Data Centre and HPC Strategy Development.
  • Managing infrastructure for HPC, including networks and peripherals.
  • Integrating HPC into the digitalisation roadmap to support high-performance tasks like Big Data analytics.
  • Developing and managing a Digitalisation Strategic Roadmap.
  • Defining short- and long-term goals through clear strategy documents.
  • Designing plans for technology adoption and integration.
  • Formulating implementation strategies for new initiatives.
  • Overseeing the execution of major initiatives, including HPC projects.
  • Coordinating cross-functional teams for seamless delivery.
  • Identifying, managing, and mitigating risks in complex programs.
  • Aligning Digitalisation Division strategies with overarching business objectives.
  • Conducting performance and impact assessments of strategies.
  • Implementing risk management and mitigation plans.
  • Leading workshops and training to support strategy execution.
  • Developing and executing change management strategies.
  • Engaging stakeholders to secure buy-in and collaboration.
  • Defining and tracking departmental and program-level KPIs.
  • Delivering progress reports highlighting achievements and challenges.
  • Preparing executive-level reports and presentations for senior leadership.
  • Offering advisory support for executive presentations and annual planning.

Key Skills:

  • A Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Engineering, combined with an MBA.
  • 15+ years of experience in management consulting, technology sectors, or digital transformation.
  • Expertise in High Performance Computing initiatives and strategy development.
  • Strong program management skills, including risk and opportunity management.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Project, Power BI, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Power Automate).
  • Familiar with SDLC methodologies (Agile, SCRUM, Waterfall).
  • Skilled in research, continuous improvement, and problem-solving.
  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and decisive under shifting priorities.
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships with business leaders and stakeholders.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Position Objective: This role leads large-scale transformation programs, ensuring strategic alignment across departments to achieve business goals. The Digital Consultant as Senior Manager will drive and lead the digitalisation roadmap, including IT Infrastructure and Big Data Department, Technology Operations Centre, Network and Peripherals, and High-Performance Computing (HPC), which includes (Parallel Processing, High-Speed Interconnects, Large-Scale Resources, Specialised Software) in the Data Centre.

Job Description and Responsibilities

  • Leading HPC-related projects (e.g., Data Centre and HPC Strategy Development)
  • Managing infrastructure for HPC, including networks and peripherals
  • Integrating HPC into the digitalisation roadmap to support high-performance tasks like Big Data analytics
  • Develop and Manage Digitalisation Strategic Roadmap
  • Create a comprehensive roadmap outlining initiatives, milestones, timelines, and resource allocation
  • Define short- and long-term goals through clear strategy documents
  • Design plans for technology adoption and integration
  • Formulate implementation strategies for new initiatives
  • Lead Major Transformation and High Performance Computing Programs
  • Oversee the execution of major initiatives, including HPC projects like Data Centre and HPC Strategy Development
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams, including Project Managers, IT specialists, vendors, and stakeholders, for seamless delivery
  • Identify, manage, and mitigate risks in complex programs
  • Support and Facilitate Strategic Alignment
  • Align Digitalisation Division strategies with overarching business objectives
  • Conduct performance and impact assessments of strategies
  • Implement risk management and mitigation plans
  • Lead workshops and training to support strategy execution
  • Change Management and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure smooth transitions
  • Engage stakeholders across Tahakom to secure buy-in and collaboration
  • Performance Measurement and Reporting
  • Define and track departmental and program-level KPIs
  • Deliver progress reports highlighting achievements, challenges, and improvement areas
  • Refine strategies based on data-driven insights
  • Executive Reporting
  • Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership
  • Maintain visually compelling dashboards reflecting initiative statuses
  • Provide data-driven analyses and strategic recommendations
  • Ad Hoc Strategic Support and Consulting
  • Offer advisory support for activities like executive presentations and annual planning
  • Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing insights on trends, best practices, and innovative solutions

Qualifications and Experience

  • A Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Engineering, combined with an MBA, is highly recommended
  • 15+ years of experience in management consulting, technology sectors, governmental industry, High Performance Computing initiatives, digital transformation, or program management
  • Expertise in High Performance Computing initiatives, projects, strategy development, and technology initiatives
  • Expertise in BIG DATA, AI, Computing, IT Infra, Data Centre
  • Strong program management skills, including risk and opportunity management
  • Proven ability to manage concurrent projects in large-scale transformations
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Project, Power BI, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Power Automate)
  • Familiar with SDLC methodologies (Agile, SCRUM, Waterfall)
  • Skilled in research, continuous improvement, and problem-solving
  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and decisive under shifting priorities
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships with business leaders and stakeholders to foster trust and consensus