Network Advisory, Principal Consultant

Accountabilities:

• Own the end-to-end delivery of network advisory engagements, including scope definition, planning, execution, stakeholder coordination, and risk management.
• Lead current-state network assessments covering architecture, design, operations, and organizational readiness.
• Evaluate network environments in the context of AI-enabled workloads and AI-driven operational requirements.
• Develop defensible network strategies and future-state roadmaps that clearly outline sequencing, tradeoffs, risks, and investment implications.
• Translate assessment findings into actionable plans that balance technical feasibility, operational constraints, financial considerations, and contractual realities.
• Advise executive stakeholders on complex network strategy, sourcing, infrastructure, and operational decisions.
• Build credibility and trusted relationships with technical, operational, and executive stakeholders across client organizations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the network and operational implications of emerging technologies.
• Analyze network architectures, infrastructure platforms, carrier services, and operational models to identify opportunities and risks.
• Review financial models, vendor proposals, contracts, statements of work, and other commercial materials to support sourcing decisions.
• Develop evidence-based recommendations that connect technical strategy with business and financial objectives.
• Challenge client assumptions constructively while demonstrating sound judgment and respect for established client direction.
• Navigate ambiguity and competing priorities across technical, financial, organizational, and commercial considerations.
• Present complex analyses and recommendations clearly to senior and executive audiences.
• Participate in account planning, sales activities, and solution development within existing engagements and prospective client opportunities.
• Identify opportunities for expanding advisory scope when additional client needs or strategic opportunities emerge.
• Collaborate with internal specialists and broader consulting teams to bring relevant expertise into client engagements.
• Maintain high standards of project organization, communication, documentation, and delivery quality.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years in the telecommunications or IT industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field.
• Deep understanding of enterprise networking, including network architecture, infrastructure, carrier services, security, hardware, and software.
• Experience leading network strategy, assessment, readiness, sourcing, or transformation engagements.
• Ability to operate effectively at both the strategic executive level and the tactical analytical level.
• Strong consulting skills with the ability to independently structure complex problems and develop practical recommendations.
• Demonstrated financial modeling and commercial analysis capabilities.
• Strong project management skills and experience managing complex client engagements.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and willingness to proactively take ownership of expanding scope and responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation capabilities, with the ability to define, defend, and explain recommendations confidently.
• Ability to assimilate different viewpoints and build alignment among stakeholders with varied priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and internal teams.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Self-starter with a high level of initiative, ambition, and accountability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly when balancing technical, financial, contractual, and organizational factors.
• Ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with stakeholders at technical, operational, and executive levels.
• Willingness to travel less than 25% as required for client engagements.
• Ability to work remotely within the United States.

Benefits:

• Remote position based in the United States.
• Travel requirements of less than 25%.
• Significant autonomy in managing and delivering client engagements.
• Opportunity to work on complex network strategy and transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to emerging technologies including AI-enabled workloads, software-defined networking, cloud networking, and network security.
• Opportunity to advise senior and executive stakeholders on high-impact technology decisions.
• Collaboration with a global team of more than 1,400 professionals.
• Diverse client engagements offering broad exposure across networking, technology, sourcing, and business strategy.
• Inclusive work environment that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic advisory work while developing both technical and consulting expertise.