Senior Consultant-Solution Owner with AI at Slalom, LLC in Walnut Creek, California

Job Description:

Who You'll Work With



As a modern technology company, our Slalom Technologists are disrupting the market and bringing to life the art of the possible for our clients. We have passion for building strategies, solutions, and creative products to help our clients solve their most complex and interesting business problems. We surround our technologists with interesting challenges, innovative minds, and emerging technologies. This role is not eligible for 100% remote work and employees must live within a commutable distance of the Bay Area where the role is based.



What You'll Do



-Lead technical projects through the SDLC process and/or an agile, iterative process


-Understand the client's strategic direction and apply it to project team specific outcomes


-Act as Scrum Master or Agile Coach


-Be the functional and subject matter authority for the solution being developed for the client


-Work with the Product Owner to define the product by identifying requirements and thinking critically about what will make it successful; write user stories that effectively communicate the Product Owner's requirements and that are easily consumed by software development teams


-Collaborate with engineering teams to define and validate the technical approach, strategy and deliverables for the project.


-Estimate effort at varying levels (e.g. high level, work package level) and using various techniques


-Proactively handle issues and mitigate risk


-Build client knowledge and credibility quickly


-Lead, facilitate and attend meetings; provide project status reporting to management; prepare and deliver client presentations and work products/prototypes


-Identify potential people-side risks and anticipated points of resistance, and develop specific plans to mitigate and address concerns



What You'll Bring



-5+ years of experience in Agile Software delivery as a Project, Product or Program Manager


-Experience in all phases of product, software, and testing lifecycles


-Demonstrated strong knowledge in software delivery: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, XP and Lean


-Experience leading virtual teams


-Broad industry experience


-Ability to serve as a liaison between both business and technical teams to drive effective, timely solutions that fulfill both strategic and operational needs


-Adaptable self-starter who is skilled at creating structure in ambiguous environments


-You can employ strong investigative, analytical and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team


-Strong leadership skills, including a history of growing leadership responsibility and career growth in process improvement


-Excellent verbal and written communication skills with audiences of all levels


-Ability to actively identify risks, and drive action to mitigate and resolve issues


-You embrace challenging situations and enjoy solving complex problems


-Strong organizational skills and the capability to interpret and handle a vast array of information



About Us



Slalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human. In six countries and 49 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 Benefits



Slalom 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 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. For this position, the base salary pay range is $130,000 to $170,000. In addition, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. 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 Accommodations



Slalom 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.


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