Consulting Practice Leader – Platform Engineering

Title: Consulting Practice Leader Platform Engineering

Location: San Francisco Bay Area or Seattle WA or Phoenix AZ or Glendale Los Angeles Area
Work Authorisation: Must be authorised to work in the U.S. (No visa sponsorship available)
Experience: 1015 years
Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Role Overview:

The Consulting Practice Leader Platform Engineering will define and lead the strategic vision for a high-growth engineering consulting practice. This role is pivotal in driving digital transformation modern software engineering and platform innovation for enterprise clients. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical acumen with strong leadership business development and client engagement skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of the practices strategic roadmap.

• Drive growth through new market opportunities and technology-led offerings.

• Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team (25 members).

• Oversee the creation of frameworks SDKs and reusable components to accelerate client delivery.

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients providing strategic engineering and digital transformation insights.

• Support pre-sales client presentations and negotiations to drive revenue growth.

• Ensure operational excellence through best practices governance and quality delivery.

• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and promote innovation across the practice.

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in engineering within IT consulting environments.

• 5 years in client-facing leadership roles.

• Proven record of building software frameworks SDKs or components.

• Demonstrated ability to drive business growth and P&L ownership in a tech services organisation.

• Excellent communication negotiation and presentation skills.

• Willingness to travel occasionally to client sites.

• Must have U.S. work authorisation (no visa sponsorship available).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in cloud computing microservices DevOps and agile methodologies.

• Understanding of digital transformation AI IoT and data analytics trends.

• Prior experience with leading IT consulting firms or high-growth tech services organisations.

Reporting & Scope:

• Reports to: President of Engineering Practice (one level below CEO).

• Team size: 25 members including 4 people managers.

• Interview process: 46 stages including discussions with executive leadership.

Application Process:

To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications for the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early submissions are encouraged.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Contact: Elvis Eckardt