As a modernized technology company, our Slalom Consultants are disrupting the market and bringing to life the art of the possible for our clients. We have passion for building strategies, solutions and creative products to help our clients solve their most complex and interesting business problems. We surround our consultants with interesting challenges, innovative minds and emerging technologies.
Slalom Chicago is seeking a Principal - Sr. Principal level hardworking, self-starting Solution Owner to lead the discovery and implementation phases of complex technology projects for Slalom-led solutions. In this role, you will lead product engineering, cloud transformation, or data and analytics initiatives. As a Solution Owner, you will lead agile product delivery teams with focus on building platforms on leading technologies, working with the top architects and engineers, and exceeding our client's expectations. Your primary responsibilities include facilitating client interviews & workshops to understand the desired business outcomes, coordinating and prioritizing the product backlog, partnering with the Product Owner and Solution Architects, and leading the agile team. Depending on the initiative, client, or technical domain, you may use a blend of agile and traditional project management and agile delivery methods. You will keep the team aligned, ensure the solution meets customer needs, and facilitate communication and execution across the team and stakeholders. Additionally, you will contribute by developing assets for the practice, participating in business development activities, and potentially leading Slalom people as a part of your core responsibilities.
What You'll Do
Lead the delivery team, focused on agile product discovery, development and high-quality delivery
Maintain client/partner relationships and focus all project stakeholders on the Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
Work with Business Stakeholders, Engineers, SMEs, Analysts, and Solution Architects to define and deliver solutions for clients
Promote innovative Scrum and Delivery Leadership solutions, methodologies and proposals, and draw on standard Slalom agile delivery frameworks for product engineering, cloud transformation, Salesforce, or data & analytics initiatives
Set sprint and release schedules and goals
Lead Discovery phase with Solution Architects and Experience Design, focusing on user-centered metric and design
What You'll Bring
7-10+ years of consulting experience in iterative software development as a Program Lead, Engagement Lead, Scrum Master, Solution Architect, Lead Developer, Product Owner, or similar role
Experience in all phases of product development, software development, and testing lifecycles
Experience developing or delivering in one more technical domains such as product engineering in mobile, web or Salesforce technologies, Data and Analytics technologies, or delivery with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Advanced facilitation and communication skillsets
Hands-on management of agile teams working on complex projects
Expertise in agile software delivery methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, XP, and Lean
A real passion for building and delivering solutions with state-of-the-art technology
You embrace challenging situations and enjoy solving complex problems
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other related technical field
About Us
Slalom is a modern consulting firm focused on strategy, technology, and business transformation. In 41 markets around the world, Slalom'steams have autonomy to move fast and do what's right. They are backed byregional innovation hubs, a global culture of collaboration, and partnerships with the world's top technology providers. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Seattle, Slalom has organically grown to over 11,000 employees. Slalom has been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For six years running and is regularly recognized byemployees as a best place to work. Learn more at slalom.com.
Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include: meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer additional benefits such as a yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being related expenses as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.
Slalom is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
