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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Consultant, IT Project Benchmark Services (ITPB) job - **Company:** ISG - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Information Technology Consulting, Databases, DevOps, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Cloud Platform System, Data Analytics, Machine Learning Operations - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.diversity.com/career/2402792/principal-consultant-it-project-benchmark-services-itpb ## About the Role * This is a remote position based in the US with travel up to 20-50% depending on client and engagement requirements * 10+ years of experience in application development, IT consulting, large scale transformation, PMO leadership, application delivery management, or benchmarking * Established track record of planning, budgeting, and sizing application rollouts, platform modernization, and systems integration. Experience in orchestrating and executing on these initiatives is a plus * Proven ability to lead large-scale programs requiring performance assessment or delivery improvement * Expertise in SDLC models (Agile, SAFe, Waterfall) and their implications on delivery cost, productivity, and performance * Experience in developing large AI/ML projects is preferred * Strong experience in sourcing transactions, rate benchmarking, vendor negotiations, and delivery governance * Background with Tier 1 consultancies or global enterprises in senior advisory roles strongly preferred * Required Qualifications - Technical & Analytical Expertise * Strong proficiency in comparative analytics, productivity benchmarking, forecasting, and delivery maturity scoring * Ability to build, validate, and interpret complex financial and performance models. * Understanding of DevOps, scaled Scaled Agile, MLOps, and modern delivery architectures * Familiarity with AI/ML-enabled analytics for prediction, variance analysis, and risk modeling is desirable * Executive presence with the ability to communicate complex insights to senior leaders * Strong leadership in matrixed, global delivery models * High business acumen connecting benchmarking insights to financial and operational outcomes * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive storytelling, * Bachelor's degree required, STEM or Finance discipline desirable * MBA or another advanced degree (s) desirable * Relevant certifications (PMP, SAFe, Agile, ITIL) desirable ## Description The Principal Consultant, IT Project Benchmark Services (ITPB) is a senior-level advisor and delivery leader responsible for directing complex benchmarking, performance analytics, and delivery optimization engagements. This role guides senior technology and business executives in understanding how their IT initiatives compare to industry peers and what actions will significantly improve cost efficiency, project predictability, and delivery performance. The leader will develop methodologies, oversee client engagements, provide thought leadership, mentor consulting teams, and shape the growth of ISG's ITPB service line., Client Leadership & Advisory * Advise CIOs, CTOs, CFOs, PMO leaders, and senior executives on project benchmarking, delivery governance, and cost competitiveness * Lead enterprise-level project performance benchmarking, including cost, schedule adherence, productivity, throughput, and maturity * Convert complex analytical findings into clear, actionable insights that influence strategic decisions and transformation roadmaps * Guide clients on delivery model improvements, Agile/SAFe performance, vendor productivity, sourcing strategies, and PMO optimization Engagement Delivery & Execution * Lead end-to-end ITPB engagements, including data gathering, normalization, complexity scoring, comparative analytics, and insights * Develop and refine benchmarking models, productivity baselines, forecasting mechanisms, delivery maturity assessments, and risk profiles * Ensure all analyses are data-driven, empirically grounded, and aligned to ISG's benchmarking methodologies * Conduct executive briefings, work sessions, and value realization assessments with senior stakeholders Practice, Offering & IP Development * Own and enhance ISG's ITPB methodologies, analytics frameworks, benchmarking databases, and internal tools * Drive innovation, incorporating AI, predictive modeling, and automation into benchmarking capabilities * Publish market insights, whitepapers, and other thought leadership establishing ISG as a leader in performance benchmarking * Collaborate across service lines to integrate benchmarking as an enabler for sourcing, cost optimization, and transformation programs * Business Development & Sales Support * Lead or support sales pursuits for benchmarking, project recovery, delivery optimization, and transformation advisory * Develop solution architectures and proposals for ITPB engagements * Provide benchmark insights that strengthen client relationships and uncover additional advisory opportunities Team Leadership & Capability Development * Lead, mentor, and develop teams across benchmarking, analytics, financial modeling, delivery operations, and PMO disciplines * Recruit and build high-performing capabilities in benchmark analytics and delivery optimization * Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and globally connected team culture ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [AI PowerPlay: Building High-Impact Teams & Transformative Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1005-ai-powerplay-building-high-impact-teams-transformative-solutions) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [AI and Agility: The Dynamic Duo for Disruption](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2081-ai-and-agility-the-dynamic-duo-for-disruption) ## Related Articles - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers)