Palladium: Make It Possible · 15 hours ago
Manager, Technology and Innovation, GISI Ignite
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
6+ years expPalladium is a global company focused on creating positive impacts through various sectors. They are seeking a Manager for GISI Ignite to support technology-enabled solutions and innovation programs, acting as a bridge between strategy and execution while managing client relationships and guiding solution development.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Manage trusted relationships with mid- to senior-level client stakeholders internal and external to GISI operating companies
Lead solution discovery activities including interviews, workshops, and field assessments to surface operational challenges and transformation needs
Support engagement teams to identify cross-company and sector patterns, strategic themes, and high-impact digital transformation and innovation opportunities
Support development of innovation concepts, digital transformation pathways, and solution requirements, translating business needs into actionable solutions
Conduct market research and evaluate technologies to inform solution design based on available products on the market
Carry-out detailed requirement gathering activities for technology solutions, business process enhancements, and system integrations by collaborating with internal and external clients to translate operational needs into scalable digital solutions. Assess and propose solutions that account for people, process, technology, and governance components of potential solutions
Develop proof of concept solutions and prototypes to garner client buy-in and to translate concepts into actionable software or data products
Manage day-to-day delivery of client innovation engagements, coordinating workstreams across GISI operating companies, technical teams and vendors
Develop detailed project plans, manage dependencies, track milestones, and ensure alignment with client expectations, coordinating with technical delivery and vendor teams as needed
Develop change management strategies and oversee their implementation, working closely with internal and external stakeholders
Identify risks, issues, and mitigation strategies, escalating complex challenges appropriately
Ensure quality and consistency in deliverables and client communications
Provide coaching, structure, and direction to junior team members, serving as engagement managers as assigned
Foster cross-functional collaboration, ensuring input from engineering, analytics, operations, and technology experts
Contribute to development of methodologies, frameworks, and playbooks that strengthen team capabilities and support scalable delivery
Lead preparation of client-ready deliverables including assessments, business cases, process maps, and solution architectures
Track engagement KPIs, client satisfaction, and initiative outcomes to inform future phases of work
Generate insights on market trends, client needs, and technology developments that may influence GISI’s priorities
Qualification
Required
6+ years of experience in consulting, digital transformation, technology, or business analysis-related roles
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Technology or related fields; Masters degree preferred
Demonstrated knowledge in emerging technologies and innovation methodologies including familiarity with AI, automation, and data integration platforms
Proven ability to lead workstreams, manage client interactions, and deliver complex, cross-functional initiatives
Strong experience with multi-disciplinary problem solving, systems thinking, and structured analysis
Demonstrated comfort working across diverse industries and ability to engage with stakeholders with varying technical backgrounds
Operates fluidly between strategic framing and hands-on delivery, providing clarity, structure, and direction to teams and clients
Thrives in multi-stakeholder environments, translating diverse inputs into coherent solutions and action plans
Inquisitive mindset, creative, and desire to take initiative to learn new industries systems, technologies, and skills and how they can be applied
Design thinking practitioner or Agile / change management certified (or equivalent experience)
Business process and system mapping and scenario planning
Software prototyping tools (Figma, PowerApps, Cursor/Windsurf, Miro, or similar)
Data analytics & visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel)
Company
Palladium: Make It Possible
Climate change. Conflict. Inequality.
1001-5000 employees
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