Principal Consultant, Digital Sourcing Solutions

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Consultant, Digital Sourcing Solutions based in the United States.

The Principal Consultant, Digital Sourcing Solutions will help organizations transform their technology strategies through innovative sourcing models, operational improvements, and digital solutions. This role combines strategic consulting, technology expertise, and client leadership to deliver measurable business outcomes. The successful candidate will advise senior executives, evaluate complex technology environments, and design sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives. Working across diverse industries and technology domains, this position provides the opportunity to influence large-scale transformation initiatives. The role requires a balance of analytical thinking, relationship management, and deep expertise in digital technologies and sourcing practices. This is an opportunity for an experienced consultant to drive meaningful impact while collaborating with a global network of technology and advisory professionals.

Accountabilities:: The Principal Consultant, Digital Sourcing Solutions will lead and support consulting engagements focused on IT strategy, sourcing optimization, technology modernization, and business transformation. The role requires the ability to manage complex projects, advise executive stakeholders, and deliver high-value solutions.

Lead or support consulting engagements designed to help clients achieve strategic goals, including cost optimization, operational improvements, revenue growth, and technology transformation.

Assess client business needs and translate requirements into effective digital sourcing and IT delivery strategies.

Build trusted relationships with senior client executives and technology service providers.

Lead technology assessments, IT strategy initiatives, architecture reviews, and modernization programs across areas such as cloud, SaaS, infrastructure, and enterprise platforms.

Serve as a strategic advisor on technology sourcing, vendor management, negotiations, delivery models, and operational improvements.

Develop project plans, methodologies, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and risk management approaches.

Perform market analysis, benchmarking, current-state assessments, gap analysis, opportunity identification, and delivery model evaluations.

Design and execute sourcing strategies, including vendor selection processes, contract lifecycle activities, and service delivery optimization.

Support negotiations and development of sourcing agreements covering financial terms, performance metrics, governance models, resources, and service management.

Guide clients through sourcing lifecycle activities, including assessment, strategy development, vendor evaluation, and implementation support.

Manage engagement execution using established consulting frameworks, tools, and best practices.

Collaborate with internal teams and subject matter experts to deliver high-quality client outcomes.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced technology consultant with strong expertise in sourcing strategy, digital transformation, and complex IT environments. The successful professional will combine technical knowledge with strong communication and executive advisory skills.

10+ years of experience in industry, sourcing, managed services, or technology consulting.

8+ years of experience delivering large-scale, complex consulting engagements involving multiple teams, stakeholders, and delivery models.

5+ years of experience in IT management, technical delivery leadership, or complex operations environments.

Experience working with enterprise clients and senior technology executives.

Strong understanding of IT sourcing strategies, managed services, vendor management, and technology optimization.

Deep expertise in at least two of the following areas:

Enterprise agility and DevOps

Cloud architecture and design

Cloud computing models including SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS

Application virtualization, modernization, and rationalization

Analytics, automation, and Internet of Things (IoT)

Enterprise architecture

Application development, maintenance, and support

Data center operations

Managed network services

Workplace services and service desk operations

Technology modernization initiatives

Experience using contract lifecycle management tools such as Ariba or Coupa.

Ability to analyze complex business challenges and translate them into practical technology solutions.

Excellent presentation, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Experience with major consulting firms is a plus.

Benefits:

Remote work opportunity within the United States or Canada.

Opportunity to work on high-impact digital transformation and sourcing initiatives.

Exposure to complex technology environments and enterprise-level clients.

Collaborative environment supported by a global network of consultants and technology experts.

Opportunity to expand expertise across emerging technologies and strategic consulting domains.

Professional growth opportunities through challenging client engagements.

Inclusive workplace culture that values diverse perspectives and experiences.

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