Associate - IT Strategy & TMO

' : - ( - ) Experience: 7+ yrs Location: Hyderabad Job Type: Full-time We are looking for an experienced Associate – IT Strategy & TMO to support technology strategy, transformation, operating model evolution, and portfolio governance initiatives. This is a strategy and consulting-oriented role , focused on solving complex business and technology problems rather than simply coordinating projects or tracking status. The ideal candidate will bring strong consulting discipline, structured problem-solving, analytical thinking, and the ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations for senior leadership. Requirements Key ResponsibilitiesTechnology Strategy & Transformation - Drive transformation initiatives with a focus on business outcomes, value realization, and strategic objectives , beyond traditional milestone tracking. - Conduct current-state assessments to identify gaps, risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement. - Consolidate inputs across multiple workstreams and convert them into clear, actionable insights for leadership. - Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and cross-functional challenges and recommend mitigation strategies. - Develop transformation frameworks, playbooks, methodologies, and best-practice approaches. IT Operating Model - Support the evolution of the IT operating model in line with changing business and technology priorities. - Assess organizational structures, governance models, processes, roles, and decision-making mechanisms. - Benchmark IT operating practices against industry standards and leading organizations. - Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accountability, governance, and scalability. - Create reusable operating-model frameworks and playbooks to support organizational growth and transformation. Executive Reporting & Strategic Communication - Develop executive-level presentations and strategic narratives that enable effective decision-making. - Translate complex technology and business information into concise, structured, decision-ready content. - Prepare materials for steering committees, leadership reviews, executive forums, and board-level discussions. - Anticipate leadership questions and develop relevant analysis, insights, and recommendations. - Build and maintain presentation templates, storytelling frameworks, and executive communication standards. IT Intake & Portfolio Management - Manage and improve IT intake processes using a strategic value and business-impact lens . - Evaluate initiatives based on strategic alignment, investment requirements, capacity, dependencies, and expected value. - Develop governance materials outlining investment choices, trade-offs, priorities, and recommendations. - Maintain portfolio views covering initiatives, investments, capacity, dependencies, and strategic alignment. - Document portfolio decisions and the rationale behind them to strengthen organizational knowledge. - Continuously improve governance and intake processes based on outcomes, stakeholder feedback, and lessons learned. What's Makes You a Great Fit - 7–9 years of overall experience , including approximately 3–5 years in strategy consulting or corporate strategy . - Proven experience in IT strategy, technology strategy, digital transformation, IT operating models, or technology consulting . - Experience with leading consulting firms such as Deloitte, Accenture, KPMG, EY, PwC, or comparable organizations is preferred. - Experience working in automotive, manufacturing, or complex global organizations is an advantage. - Strong consulting toolkit with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and develop practical, data-driven recommendations. - Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills, with a demonstrated ability to create compelling executive presentations. - Strong understanding of IT governance, demand management, portfolio planning, investment management, and vendor management. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence in interacting with senior stakeholders. - An AI-first mindset , with practical experience using AI tools to improve research, analysis, productivity, problem-solving, and business outcomes. - MBA or an equivalent qualification is preferred. - Demonstrated ability to independently deliver strategy and transformation initiatives rather than simply supporting execution. - Comfortable challenging existing practices and identifying better ways of working. - Able to move seamlessly between deep analytical work and executive-level storytelling . - Proactive, curious, commercially aware, and outcome-oriented, with the ability to adapt in a fast-changing environment.