Delivery Director Salary in Detroit, MI

Who You'll Work WithAs a modern technology company, we've never met a technical challenge we didn't like. We enable our clients to learn from their data, create incredible digital experiences, and make the most of new technologies. We blend design, engineering, and analytics expertise to build the future. We surround our technologists with interesting challenges, innovative minds and emerging technologiesWhat You'll DoDrivesales and operations for a rapidly growing practice area. Mentorand developing consultants of all skill and experience levels. Solve our clients most critical and difficult problems with cloud based, modern data architectures and advanced analytics. Bean integral part in helping to build our Data & Analytics practice. Buildsuccessful outcomes with innovative data platform solutions for our clients, helping them fully leverage and organize their enterprise data to drive advanced analytics. Work with a fun, collaborative team where everyone can be themselves and are provided the opportunity to love their work and life. What You'll BringYou come from a data engineering, analytics, BI / Reporting, data warehousing, or ETL background, but your current focus is on data and analytics solutions and leading teams to implement them. You bring a healthy mixture of data enthusiast and business consultant skills to help clients see how an analytics-driven solution can transform their business. You thrive in client-facing consulting environments and have a proven track record of building sustaining relationships that drive business. You are curious and smart; a leader with a passion for learning new and emerging technologies in the space, and take ownership to get things done. You plan but are cool with improvisation and adjusting in fast-paced environments. You are highly adaptable and willing to wear several hats. You are just as comfortable leading large teams as you are diving into delivery. You are driven by solving your client's issues and dedicated to building engaged and connected teams. You can envision and communicate solutions to our client's most complex problems, and are happy presenting to an executive audience. You are comfortable solving highly critical problems and are excited to bring your A-game to work for our clients. You bring your energy and passion to work every day. Required Skills and Qualifications:Experience on any or all cloud platforms (Amazon Web Services, Azure, and Google Cloud) Proficiency leading teams of data engineers, data scientists and data storytellers on large-scale data projects Solid understanding/experience with agile engineering and product development lifecycles and ability to manage agile engineering client engagements Analytical approach to problem-solving; ability to use technology to solve business problems Excellent board-room presentation skills and senior client stakeholder management skills across the end-to-end client relationship. Passionate about learning new technologies Preferred Experience:10+ years of experience, preferably in consulting management, with at least 7+ years specifically in data & analyticsPrevious experience overseeing and actively managing a business line of $15MM+.Deep expertise in building, architecting, and delivering enterprise data solutions Proven history of leveraging and growing existing client base; organic business development responsibilities, i.e. growing new accounts/clients from the ground up.A demonstrated track record of successful consulting engagement management experience; including directing and growing other staff members and having a major role in managing and interfacing with senior-level client executives.About UsSlalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human. In six countries and 43 markets, we deeply understand our customers-and their customers-to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by close partnerships with over 400 leading technology providers, our 13,000+ strong team helps people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all. We're honored to be consistently recognized as a great place to work, including being one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For seven years running. Learn more at slalom.com. Compensation and BenefitsSlalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that includemeaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer additional benefits such as a yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being related expenses as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance. Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time. EEO and AccommodationsSlalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process. #LI-JL1

As the leader of the Grand Rapids Location you will be accountable for all office-related activities including business development, client relationship management, sales, recruiting, account management, project oversight and Location operations.Who You'll Work WithOur Grand Rapids Location will help organizations of all kinds redefine what's possible, give shape to the future-and get there. We focus on high-impact projects, meeting our clients where they are to uncover business needs and deliver results. Our teams go beyond the expected to help clients move confidently through ambiguity and risk and drive more transformative outcomes.What You'll Do• Accountable for P&L, establishing go to market strategies, driving sales, recruiting, account management, consulting, and operational aspects. • Sets and leads overall strategic direction from both a client and practice level.• Partner with General Manager, Global Teams, experts in local markets, and technology partners to create unified business advisory offerings and go-to-market strategies.• Contribute to client delivery by managing project delivery quality assurance, engagement risk, and project economics.• Contribute to team development through coaching/mentoring, and by supporting recruiting activities and onboarding.• Responsible for the profitability of all Grand Rapids business within the Grand Rapids market (revenue and utilization goals)• Identify opportunities for growth and maturation of Location offerings.• Drive business development with the proper information, tools, and subject matter expertise to sell engagements.• Provide oversight and governance of sold projects.• Management of overall market operations.• Responsible for People/Career Management and project staffing.• Maintains a strong network in the marketplace to promote the Slalom brand.• Enhances the Company's culture, and exemplifies our shared values on a day-to-day basis.What You'll Bring• Extensive consulting background with expertise in large scales systems transformation• Prior management consulting experience is strongly preferred.• Prior experience as an effective people leader• Experience with sales activities and pursuits, including business development, proposals, statements of work, and revenue targets of $10M+.• Ability to lead the design and facilitation of strategic planning sessions - helping align leaders around a shared mission, vision, and strategy.• Collaborative working style, easily adaptable to new environments and ability to embrace ambiguity.• Advanced communication and presentation skills with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.• Experience mentoring and/or teaching others to use change, organization, and/or learning methodologies.About UsSlalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human. In six countries and 43 markets, we deeply understand our customers-and their customers-to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by close partnerships with over 400 leading technology providers, our 13,000+ strong team helps people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all. We're honored to be consistently recognized as a great place to work, including being one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For seven years running. Learn more at slalom.com. BenefitsSlalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that includemeaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer additional benefits such as a yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being related expenses as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance. EEO and AccommodationsSlalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process. #LI-LK1

Departmental Requirement and Preferences: Knowledge of industry best practices, tools, and solutions for Software Quality Assurance teams. Experience introducing and facilitating organization change through proven change management techniques. Test Management experience for large IT projects. Experience in automated testing tools is a must. Effective communications with executives, peers, and direct reports. Other Responsibilities Provide clarity on objectives, scope, and organizational change management. Provide input to business technology planning. Manage IT technology solutions to ensure successful fulfillment of end-user requirements, proper and accurate testing and sound implementation. Deliver solutions consistent within current context of overall architecture. Maintain and control budget, schedule and resources. Meet regularly with team to gather work statuses. Participate in an advisory board/governance committee (e.g., change management, architecture, data quality) to manage IT services demand. Provide input into demand management process and executes on plan. Ensure compliance with enterprise technology standards, governance processes, and performance metrics to ensure IT delivers value to the enterprise. Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and standards. Plan, evaluate, and improve the efficiency of business processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, efficiency, and output. Measure service performance. Identify opportunities for process improvements and then implement. Support the user community in system and process matters/issues. Ensure efficient customer service to internal clients and external vendors. Forecast and manage technology costs by providing input into annual budget planning and provides for consolidation. Manage budget and take appropriate steps to stay within budget. Discuss work progress and obstacles. Provide advice, guidance, encouragement and constructive feedback. Ensure work, information, ideas, and technology flow freely across teams. Establish measurable individual and team objectives that are aligned with business and organizational goals. Document and present performance assessments. Recognize and reward associates commensurate with performance. Partner with direct reports to establish a career development plan that is aligned to achievement of performance and career goals. Implement organizational talent management processes, policies and procedures (e.g., staffing, EEO, diversity, performance management, career development, reward and recognition, and retention.) Provide input to the identification and development of potential future leaders. Identify the roles, skills and knowledge required to achieve organization goals. Forecast staffing requirements (e.g., headcount, skills). Ensure staff has the resources and skills needed to support all work initiatives. Participate in IT workforce deployment activities. Advocate the need for change. Act as a change agent to implement and manage best practices within area of responsibility. Execute change through frequent, communication to staff and clients about the change and the impact of the change (individual and business). Consistently advocates for the change. Coach staff through the change. Identify and remove obstacles to change. Generate appropriate communication, process and educational plans for mitigating the disruption of change. Approve vendor contracts within budget authority. Review vendor contracts for alignment with desired results. Provide advice to the vendor relationship decision-making and contract development processes. Identifies and confirms performance problems and notifies Contract Managers. Anticipate and analyze trends in technology while assessing the emerging technologies impacts. Plan, organize, direct and control, and lead assigned functional area and ensure its alignment with business objectives. Operate within broad objectives to ensure optimum utilization of capital, staffing and equipment. Oversee the development of corporate standards, technology architecture, technology evaluation and transfer. Other duties may be assigned. Oversee the planning, organizing and execution of a department and is accountable for IT functional/ departmental decisions, management, and results. Operate within broad objectives to ensure optimum utilization of capital, staffing and equipment. Oversee the development of corporate standards, technology architecture, technology evaluation and transfer. Manage the delivery of multiple services required to support the IT strategy. Contribute to the development of an IT strategy. Collaborate with department directors across the organization and key stakeholders for the coordination and alignment of objectives and functions across multiple functional areas. Work with business unit managers and form alliances on projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements/ conflicts and vendor contract clarification. Plan, implement, direct, and monitor IT technology solutions to ensure successful fulfillment of end-user requirements, proper and accurate testing and sound implementation. Deliver solutions consistent within current context of overall architecture. Maintain and control budget, schedule and resources. Participate in an advisory board/governance committee (e.g., change management, architecture, data quality) to manage IT services demand. Provide input into demand management process and executes on plan. Manage the development of enterprise technology standards, governance processes, and performance metrics to ensure IT delivers value to the enterprise. Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and standards. Plan, evaluate, and improve the efficiency of business processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, efficiency, and output. Measure service performance. Identify opportunities for process improvements and then implement. Manage designated processes and is accountable for ensuring that established processes are followed. Support the user community in system and process matters/issues. Ensure efficient customer service to internal clients and external vendors. Develop, track, and control the IT annual operating budgets. Ensure department works within budget guidelines; track and take appropriate steps to stay within budget. Discuss work progress and obstacles. Establish measurable individual and team objectives that are aligned with business and organizational goals. Partner with direct reports to establish a career development plan that is aligned to achievement of performance and career goals. Implement organizational talent management processes, policies and procedures (e.g., staffing, EEO, diversity, performance management, career development, reward and recognition, and retention.) Identify the roles, skills and knowledge required to achieve organization goals. Forecast staffing requirements (e.g., headcount, skills). Ensure staff has the resources and skills needed to support all work initiatives. Participate in IT workforce deployment activities. Act as a change agent to implement and manage best practices within area of responsibility. Execute change through frequent, communication to staff and clients about the change and the impact of the change (individual and business). Generate appropriate communication, process and educational plans for mitigating the disruption of change. Approve vendor contracts within budget authority. Provide advice to the vendor relationship decision-making and contract development processes. Anticipate and analyze trends in technology while assessing the emerging technologies impacts. Other duties as assigned. "Qualifications" EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in related field required. Seven (7) years of relevant IT and business/industry work experience with one (1) year of leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams or projects required. Experience in supervising and building relationships with people at all levels required. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Decision making, critical and strategic thinking skills ability to achieve or exceed planned outcomes. Must possess a combination of business, technical and leadership skills and competencies understanding of client's business needs, processes and functions Solid knowledge of IT infrastructure, architecture, application development and support, networks, and computer operations Written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence others. Demonstrated ability to launch and deliver one or more IT projects on time and within budget. Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a collaborative manner. Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.