Oliver Wyman - Associate / Engagement Manager/ Principal – Tech Innovation Practice (Technical Due Diligence & CIO Strategy Focus)

About this role

Job Description: Principal – Tech Innovation Practice
(Technical Due Diligence & CIO Strategy Focus)
**About Oliver Wyman
Oliver Wyman is a global consulting firm that helps clients solve complex problems and transform their businesses. Our Tech Innovation practice works closely with CIOs and technology leaders to shape IT strategies that drive growth, improve operations, and manage risk.


Role Overview
As a Principal focused on technical due diligence and CIO strategy, you will advise CIOs and senior leaders on important technology decisions that affect their business direction, efficiency, and risk. You will lead technical due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, assess IT operating models, and provide clear recommendations on topics like outsourcing, IT cost management, cybersecurity, compliance, and improving customer experience.


A key part of this role is understanding different IT operating models—such as centralized or decentralized—and how they affect technology teams and their collaboration with business units. You will help clients choose the right model to improve teamwork, speed, and business results.


You will also guide clients on innovation and modernization, including how to use emerging technologies like AI for business advantage, balance cost and speed when moving to the cloud, and build the right skills in their teams to keep up with new technology.


Key Responsibilities**

• Lead technical due diligence for acquisitions and investments, evaluating technology, development, security, and risks.
• Advise CIOs on key strategy questions such as:

• How much to outsource and how to manage vendors effectively.
• How to show the financial impact and value of IT investments.
• How to work with other executives to improve customer experience and operations.
• How to manage cybersecurity and compliance risks.

• Recommend IT operating models that balance agility, risk, cost, and business needs.
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