WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH




One of Bain's most strategically important and fastest-growing practices, the Enterprise Technology Practice is foundational to Bain's Digital Delivery Platform, called Vector.




We help clients realize the full business potential from their technology resources, investments, and assets. Our global network of partners have supported 1000+ technology engagements, including the world most complex global companies.




In addition, Bain leverages a strong partner ecosystem for implementation & delivery services when required. Bain provides a full range of services to support a wide range of companies to transform and sustain their technology portfolio and organization, with primary focus on :




Strategy : Bain helps define client's technology strategy to support wider company goals and ambitions. Once defined, Bain will often co-create with clients the roadmap to implement strategic vision.

Architecture : Bain assesses client's technology stack and architecture and identifies short- and long-term modernization opportunities.

Assessment can be on entire technology stack or specific topics like application portfolio, core systems, etc.




Operating model : often as part of Technology transformation cases, Bain develops a tactical plan to evolve a client's operating model from waterfall setup to product-oriented delivery.

This plan addresses key topics like Agile ways of working; org structure and accountabilities; talent engine; and management system.




Cost transformation : Bain maps and benchmarks client's technology costs and develops a long-term plan to create a sustainable spend base that supports current and future tech investments.




Mergers & acquisitions : either during or after the M&A process, Bain will assess tech stack and IT organization of the two companies and build a plan for timely, cost-effective, and smooth integration.




Migration strategy : after all the transformation opportunities have been identified as part of strategy, architecture, operating model, and cost work, Bain co-creates the implementation plan and supports the successful roll-out to the rest of the firm.







WHAT YOU'LL DO




Bain & Company is looking to recruit a Consultant specializing in Enterprise Technology to build upon the firm's capabilities in the Americas.




Bain currently works with its clients to transform and modernize their technology capabilities and systems to enable their full-potential enterprise strategy.




The Consultant will be focused on supporting clients on their most important tech issues as well as other closely adjacent topics, like advanced analytics, when required.




This individual will likely come from a consulting organization with a focus on technology strategy and will have a successful track record of identifying issues, creating hypotheses, and executing analyses in at least 2-3 technology-based cases.




The Enterprise Technology Practice is fully integrated within the structure, culture, and product offering of Bain and is not a separate product / service organization.

As such, this Consultant specializing in Enterprise Technology will have the same responsibilities and tasks of a generalist Consultant supporting client organizations in making pivotal decisions and transforming their enterprise, only with a primary focus on technology.




The general scope of the role will be focused on serving clients, with extra bandwidth being dedicated primarily to building internal practice IP and capabilities.




The position will have a regional focus with the intent to leverage results and learnings across the Enterprise Technology practice globally.




Client Serving and Development





Overall serves as a standard Bain Consultant working on complex business problems across a variety of industries - only with a specialization in technology. Role may also expand to advanced analytics topics when needed.

Work across a wide range of technology-centric topics ranging from digital transformations, evaluation of emerging technologies, technology strategy development, architecture design and modernization, cloud, data and analytics, operating model transformation, agile and tech cost transformation, among other topics

Collaborate closely with colleagues working alongside you on a case team, including generalists and deep technology experts, as well as our Enterprise Technology practice team. In the first year, you will directly manage your own workstream to deliver Enterprise Technology case work for clients across a range of industries. As you become more senior, this will expand to include 1-2 junior consultants, internal, or external partners.

Drive analysis, design, and implementation of business and technology solutions, developing tailor-made solutions and working closely with clients

Gather and analyze information, formulate and test hypotheses, and develop recommendations for presentation to client management and work with clients to implement change to achieve desired outcomes. You'll work directly with junior and mid-level clients - usually on site - and you'll take ownership of the client relationship, assets, and expected work products





Capability / Practice Building





Develop technology intellectual property and enabling tools that are truly distinctive in terms of helping drive extraordinary client outcomes and enabling practice growth

Support Bain's strategy to expand and reinforce its market share, brand, and client awareness in the Enterprise Technology capability space, with a focus on technology strategy, architecture, operating model, and cost transformation.





Team / Talent Engagement





Help maintain a non-hierarchical culture that attracts and breeds entrepreneurship and innovation; help position the Practice - and Bain more broadly - as a "great place to work."

Lead individual workstream and be a mentor to junior team members

Support recruiting efforts for on-campus, industry, and other channels throughout the year








ABOUT YOU




The following are typical requirements to apply for the ET-Affiliated Consultant position. Please check our office information for exact deadlines, any office-specific requirements and application information.





MBA from a top business school; MDs, JDs, PhDs and experienced professionals are also encouraged to apply

Experience in consulting, a start-up or other business environment beneficial, but not required

Experience with client work in technology; experience can be a mix of management consulting, technology strategy consulting, internal strategy, and / or industry roles related to strategic technology issues

Experience and results track record across a broad range of technology topics including digital technology transformations, technology strategy and architecture, organization and operating model and performance improvement

A solid team player who's also an independent thinker

A robust analytical skillset, endless curiosity and a penchant to think the impossible

Must be deadline driven, organized and able to multi-task

Strong verbal, written and presentation skills are important

Fluency in English

Any additional language and visa requirements for the office you wish to join








COMPENSATION




For all locations, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time compensation for this role is commensurate with competitive geographic market rates.




Additionally, in some locations compensation may vary based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant experience, education, licensure / certifications, training, and skill level.







WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK




We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work, a champion of diversity and a model of social responsibility.




We are currently ranked the #1 consulting firm on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list, and we have maintained a spot in the top four on Glassdoor's list for the last 13 years.




We believe that diversity, inclusion and collaboration is key to building extraordinary teams. We hire people with exceptional talents, abilities and potential, then create an environment where you can become the best version of yourself and thrive both professionally and personally.




We are publicly recognized by external parties such as Fortune, Vault, Mogul, Working Mother, Glassdoor and the Human Rights Campaign for being a great place to work for diversity and inclusion, women, LGBTQ and parents.