Product Op Model Transformation Senior Consultant

Slalom, LLC
Chicago, IL, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Compensation
$133,000.0 - $155,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence JIRA Microsoft Azure Data Stream Management Systems Key Management Scrum Methodology Systems Integration Interactive Whiteboards

Job description

Slalom is seeking talented consultants to support organizations through modernization of their product operating models and ways of working including accelerating product results by enabling the PDLC with AI. As a Senior Consultant in our Modern Product Org capability, you’ll contribute to transformations that reshape how organizations build, deliver, and evolve products and services in the modern era, working in one or more of these areas:

  • Architecting Modern Product Operating Models- Help design value-centric organizational structures, governance frameworks, and operating rhythms that enable cross-functional teams to deliver customer value at scale and with speed, including Product Operating Models for AI Products, Data Products, and Platforms as Product
  • Integrating AI into Product Strategy and Product Management- Help clients integrate AI throughout the product delivery lifecycle, from idea or need to realized value, accelerating learning and results through experimentation and validation
  • Organizing Around Value Streams- Support the design and execution of transformation strategies that reshape how organizations structure, fund and operate their product portfolios
  • Implementing Lean Portfolio Management- Assist in establishing systems that connect strategy to execution through value stream funding, portfolio governance, and metrics that optimize investment decisions and value delivery
  • Enabling Enterprise Agility- Support organizations in adopting scaled agile frameworks and practices that optimize flow, minimize dependencies, and foster continuous improvement and outcome-focused delivery

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will support client engagements across the transformation lifecycle. Responsibilities may include activities such as:

  • Assess Maturity of Product Organizations- Perform organizational assessments, analyze current state processes and structures, gather stakeholder input through interviews and surveys, and synthesize findings into actionable insights
  • Infuse AI into the Product Lifecycle-Identify and enableAI tools and capabilities,assistin evaluating AI solutions for product workflows, support pilot programs, and help document AI best practices
  • Developing frameworks and deliverables- Create documentation including process maps, organizational charts, role definitions, playbooks, training materials, and presentation decks that support transformation initiatives
  • Facilitating workshops and training- Lead team-level workshops, deliver training sessions on agile practices and product management techniques,facilitate retrospectives and planning sessions, and support change adoption activities
  • Implementing transformation initiatives-Identify value streams and shape cross-functional teams, help establish cadences and practices, optimize tools and systems, and guide teams through adoption of new ways of working
  • Tracking progress and outcomes- Collect and analyze metrics, create dashboards and reports,monitoradoption and performance indicators, and identify areas for improvement
  • Contributing to team success- Collaborate with engagement teams, share knowledge and lessons learned, support proposal development, and continuously develop your own skills and expertise

Requirements

  • 6+ yearsin product management, agile coaching, scrum master, or related roles with at least1 yearin consulting or client-facing positions
  • Hands-on experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban,SAFe) and product management practices
  • Familiarity with AI tools and their application in product development workflows
  • Working knowledge of product operating models, value stream management, orleanportfolio management concepts
  • Experience Facilitating Workshops, training sessions, or team ceremonies
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

Skills & Capabilities:

  • Analytical thinking: Ability to break down complex problems,identifypatterns, and develop structured approaches to solutions
  • Adaptability: Comfort with ambiguity and ability to shift priorities based on client needs and engagement dynamics
  • Facilitation skills: Capability to lead productive meetings and workshops with diverse stakeholder groups
  • Collaboration:Strong team player who builds relationships easily and contributes to collective success
  • Communication: Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, with ability to tailor messages to different audiences
  • Learning agility: Eagerness to continuously learn new frameworks, tools, and approaches, * Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, SAFeAgilist, Product Owner certifications,ICAgile)
  • Experience in multiple industries or business contexts
  • Technical background or technical fluency
  • Experience with collaboration and portfolio management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Miro, etc.)
  • Interest in thought leadership through writing, speaking, or community participation

Benefits & conditions

What sets us apart? We believe work should be challenging and fulfilling, not perfect, but possible. That’s why we prioritize purpose, flexibility, connection, and recognition, so our people can thrive and love what they do, most days.

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 role, we are hiring at the following levels and targeted base pay salary ranges:The targeted base salary pay range for Senior Consultant is $133,000 to $155,000.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.

About the company

Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries partner with clients to co-create powerful customer experiences, modern ways of working, and meaningful impact.

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