Cloud Transformation Consultant Banking

• Act as a trusted advisor for senior executives in Cloud strategies.
• Drive Cloud transformation initiatives aligned with client goals.
• Lead innovative Cloud service offerings and pre-sales engagements., We are looking for an experienced Cloud Transformation Consultant to boost our Cloud business in banking and financial services sector in Switzerland.

How you'll make an impact

Client projects (60%)

• Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner for C-level or senior executives, leveraging an extensive industry network in financial services and proven track record in large-scale Cloud transformations.
• Consult clients on the strategic business aspects of successful Cloud transformations (strategy, roadmap, business case, organization, governance, processes, education, etc.)
• Support the delivery of projects within interdisciplinary teams of business, IT and Cloud professionals - both on consulting and delivery-oriented projects. You build the bridge between business decision makers and engineering teams.
• Drive strategic Cloud transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with the client's vision and strategic priorities. Build partnerships that result in repeated business or expanded client portfolios.

Pre-sales & Sales (40%)

• Lead the creation of innovative Zühlke Cloud service offerings and strategically enhance existing ones by leveraging insights from C-level engagements and market dynamics. Partner with senior leadership to shape and implement Market Unit and Account strategies.

• Help prepare and carry out pre-sales meetings with C-Level prospects to identify and qualify needs and opportunities for collaboration. Lead the design of proposals for projects covering both consulting and development of tailored Cloud solutions.

• Proactively represent Zühlke at the decision-making table and shaping critical business transformations alongside client executives. Act as an ambassador and thought leader for our discipline, by attending events and networking opportunities, and by proactively leveraging your personal network.

• University degree in management or STEM; extensive Cloud experience.

• Strong communication and project management skills are essential.

• Proven ability to influence C-level decision-making effectively., * University degree from a leading institution in management, business, leadership or STEM

• Several years consulting and Cloud-related work experience: Expertise in cloud strategy, roadmap, business case, organisation and governance with a deep understanding of how to effectively structure and oversee cloud initiatives.

• Experience of the specifics of the financial industry impacting such organisations' cloud strategies: regulatory compliance, highly confidential client data, business-critical processes and systems.

• Strong consulting foundations: effective communication, project management, running workshops, selling consulting work, pragmatism, output-focused work, etc.

• Proven ability to cultivate C-level relationships at clients, influence executive decision-making, and drive cross-functional collaboration.

• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale Cloud transformational programs with measurable impact on client organizational performance.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English

At Zühlke, innovation is at the forefront of everything we do. We assist companies in realizing their vision, from the initial idea to achieving market success. As a solution partner, we leverage our extensive cross-industry expertise and take responsibility for project success. By merging engineering and IT, we consistently explore new approaches. Our ultimate goal is customer success, extending beyond the completion of projects. We assume responsibility for the products, services, and business models that define a sustainable, digital future comprehensively.

Established in 1968, Zühlke is a partner-led company employing approximately 1,900 individuals who work in local teams across Bulgaria, Germany, the UK, Austria, Portugal, Serbia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Switzerland, and Vietnam. We derive our wealth of experience from over 10,000 successfully executed projects and the expertise of our diverse team of professionals who support our clients as solution partners. These accomplishments have led to significant project achievements and global sales of CHF 238 million in 2022.