Business Technology Advisory Manager PEG market vertical

Plante Moran - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Business Technology Advisory Manager role focuses on aligning technology solutions with private equity sponsor goals and portfolio growth objectives. This position involves serving as an unbiased advisor and project manager for strategic technology projects across various industries, including manufacturing, distribution, and consumer packaged goods. The role emphasizes digital transformation initiatives, comprehensive business systems assessments, and mentoring project teams to deliver measurable value to clients.

Responsibilities

• Align private equity sponsor goals with portfolio growth objectives through innovative technology solutions and services.
• Serve as an unbiased advisor and project manager, leading strategic technology projects for digital solutions such as ERP, CRM, WMS, e-commerce, and more across diverse commercial industries.
• Conduct comprehensive business systems assessments to develop options analysis and detailed roadmaps for achieving technology and business goals.
• Advise on digital transformation initiatives, managing solution evaluations, procurement projects, and guiding change management and implementation support activities.
• Master Plante Moran's proprietary methodologies and tools, contributing to continuous improvement efforts of internal assets.
• Develop subject matter expertise in enterprise software selection and implementation project management across various commercial industries.
• Mentor project teams and develop talent through effective project management and thoughtful performance feedback.
• Gain deep understanding of key industrial market segments, such as manufacturing and distribution, by analyzing business processes, challenges, and trends.
• Showcase passion for industry and technology through research, thought leadership, and professional networking.
• Support business development activities including networking, developing proposals, defining project scope and workplans, and participating in presentations to prospective clients.
• Guide and mentor project teams comprised of 2-4 consultants through successful project delivery.
• Manage client project economics, including resource management, invoicing, issue resolution, and relationship management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems, Business, Finance, or related field is required.
• 6+ years of recent business technology experience, including but not limited to project management, technology implementation, and experience in manufacturing, distribution, and/or industrial business services.
• Preference toward prior experience working with private equity.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively engage a diverse audience, from technical professionals to C-level executives.
• Proven ability to manage multiple client projects and practice activities efficiently.
• Strong project management skills, capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to travel based on client and project demands.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment with a focus on in-person interactions.
• Recognition as one of Fortune Magazine's '100 Best Companies to Work For'.
• Opportunities for professional development and networking.