Consulting Practice Leader - Platform Engineering - California (San Francisco)

Consulting Practice Leader - Platform Engineering - California

The Practice Leader Platform Engineering will be responsible for shaping and executing the strategic vision for our engineering consulting practice. The practice focuses on helping our clients accelerate their product development & innovation, application development, and digital transformation initiatives. The successful leader will be key to expanding the organizations engineering competencies, lead high-performing teams, build strong client relationships, and ensure the delivery of scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for the Platform Engineering Consulting practice.
• Identify market opportunities, emerging trends, and new business areas to drive revenue growth.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their business needs and delivering tailored engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align the practice strategy with overall company goals.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and excellence within the practice.
• Oversee the development of proprietary tools, frameworks, SDKs, etc., to enhance service delivery and competitive advantage - extensible, scalable components that accelerate development at client site.
• Ideate, prioritize, and secure budgets for building accelerators that drive market differentiation.
• Identify and nurture strategic partnerships with established and emerging software providers to build consulting/SI competencies.
• Business Development & Client Engagement:
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key clients, industry partners, and stakeholders.
• Support pre‑sales efforts, including proposal development, technical presentations, and client negotiations.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and forums to enhance brand visibility and thought leadership.
• Lead a team of experienced managers and individual contributors – engineers, architects, and project managers. Define clear performance objectives and provide ongoing feedback to support team development.
• Champion a collaborative and inclusive culture that drives innovation and excellence.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and professional development initiatives to maintain cutting‑edge skills within the team.
• Ensure that all projects and engagements adhere to the highest standards of quality, scalability, and performance.
• Implement best practices, methodologies, and governance frameworks to optimize delivery processes.
• Support practice financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (e.g., product management, marketing, and operations) to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Stay abreast of the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in product and platform engineering.
• Drive innovation initiatives and promote the adoption of new technologies and methodologies.
• Oversee the development of proprietary tools, frameworks, and accelerators to enhance service delivery and competitive advantage.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering domains within IT consulting, with at least 5 years in client facing, leadership roles.

Extensive track record of building software frameworks, components, SDKs, etc.

Proven track record of driving supporting business growth and managing P&L for a technology services practice.

Technical Skills

Deep understanding of modern software development practices, cloud computing, microservices architectures, DevOps, and agile methodologies.

Familiarity with digital transformation initiatives and emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and data analytics.

Communication & Business Acumen

This is a client facing role. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills are a must.

Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Strong strategic thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.

Required Citizenship / Work Permit / Visa Status

Candidate must have authorization to work in the United States. No visa sponsorship.

Must‑Haves

• Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering domains within IT consulting.
• Minimum of 5 years in client facing, leadership roles within IT consulting.
• Extensive track record of building software frameworks, components, SDKs, etc.
• Track record of supporting business growth and incremental revenue for a technology services.
• Ability to travel to client‑site occasionally.
• This is an external facing role. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills are a must.