Senior IT Consultant – PKF Consulting Uganda

Job Summary

• Leading project teams.
• Mentoring junior consultants.
• Supporting business development.
• Preparing advisory reports.
• Delivering technology improvement recommendations.
• Contributing to the growth of the IT Advisory practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage IT advisory projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Ensure assignments meet client expectations and professional quality standards.
• Monitor project progress and manage engagement risks.
• Prepare reports and presentations for clients.

• Supervising consulting work streams.
• Reviewing technical outputs prepared by junior team members.
• Providing guidance and coaching.
• Supporting knowledge sharing and team development.
• Ensuring consistent quality across assignments.

• Working directly with client leadership teams.
• Understanding business and technology challenges.
• Defining project objectives and requirements.
• Presenting findings and recommendations.
• Maintaining strong professional relationships with clients.

• Analyze complex technology environments.
• Prepare detailed advisory reports.
• Translate technical findings into business recommendations.
• Develop executive presentations for decision-makers.

Core Advisory Areas

• Reviewing enterprise systems including:
  • SAP.
  • Oracle.
  • Microsoft Dynamics.
  • Other ERP platforms.
• Assessing system controls and operational effectiveness.

• IT governance frameworks.
• IT strategies.
• Policies and procedures.
• Risk management frameworks.
• COBIT principles.
• ISO/IEC 38500 standards.

• Cybersecurity assessments.
• Security controls reviews.
• Information security improvement recommendations.

• Data protection requirements.
• Privacy compliance frameworks.
• GDPR principles.
• Data governance practices.

2. Technology Advisory and Transformation

• Implementation quality assurance.
• Post-implementation reviews.
• System performance assessments.
• Technology adoption evaluations.

• Developing digital transformation roadmaps.
• Identifying technology improvement opportunities.
• Supporting business innovation initiatives.

• Cloud readiness assessments.
• Cloud migration planning.
• Cloud strategy development.
• Technology modernization.

• Enterprise architecture reviews.
• Technology evaluations.
• Solution selection processes.
• IT investment decisions.

3. IT Resilience and Transactional Advisory

• IT service maturity assessments.
• Service improvement recommendations.
• IT operations reviews.

• Business continuity planning.
• Disaster recovery assessments.
• Resilience improvement strategies.

• Technology assessments during mergers and acquisitions.
• Post-merger IT integration planning.
• Technology risk evaluation.

4. Business Development and Training

• Support preparation of consulting proposals.
• Participate in client presentations.
• Identify business development opportunities.
• Support growth of the IT Advisory practice.
• Deliver internal and external training sessions.
• Share knowledge and promote innovation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Information Technology.
  • Computer Science.
  • Information Systems.
  • Software Engineering.
  • Related technology fields.

• CISA.
• CRISC.
• COBIT Certification.
• ITIL Certification.
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer.
• PMP.
• PRINCE2.

• ERP implementation.
• System quality assurance.
• Technology risk assessment.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in:
  • IT consulting.
  • IT audit.
  • Technology risk management.
  • IT governance.
  • Digital transformation.

• Consulting firms.
• Professional services organizations.
• Advisory environments.

• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience leading small multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of enterprise technology environments.

Technical and Professional Skills

• COBIT frameworks.
• IT controls.
• Risk management.
• Technology governance.

• Security controls.
• Cyber risks.
• Information protection measures.

• ERP systems.
• Business applications.
• Technology architecture.

• Problem solving.
• Report writing.
• Presentation delivery.
• Client relationship management.

• Analyze complex technology environments.
• Identify risks.
• Develop practical recommendations.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Critical thinking.
• Solution-oriented mindset.
• High integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently.
• Commitment to continuous learning.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Career Growth Opportunities

• IT Advisory Manager.
• Technology Risk Manager.
• Cybersecurity Consultant.
• IT Audit Manager.
• Digital Transformation Manager.
• Consulting Practice Lead.

Why Join PKF Consulting?

• Work on diverse technology advisory projects.
• Support organizations through digital transformation.
• Develop consulting and leadership skills.
• Work with experienced professionals.
• Build expertise in IT governance, cybersecurity, and technology strategy.

Interview Preparation Tips

• IT consulting or advisory projects you have delivered.
• Experience conducting IT audits or risk assessments.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 27001, and ITIL.
• ERP implementation or review experience.
• Cybersecurity and governance projects.
• Examples of managing clients and project teams.

CV Tips for Applicants

• IT consulting experience.
• Technology audit assignments.
• Cybersecurity projects.
• ERP systems experience.
• IT governance frameworks used.
• Digital transformation initiatives.
• Professional certifications.
• Client-facing consulting achievements.