Engagement Lead - IT Sourcing & Transformation

Location London
Discipline: Tech Leadership
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £80,000 - £130,000
Contact name: Adrian Prodger

Contact email: adrian@exalto-consulting.com
Job ref: 887143
Published: 1 day ago
Startdate: ASAP
Engagement Lead - IT Sourcing & Vendor Management Background. - Regular onsite requirement in West London

We are looking for an experienced Client Engagement Lead with a strong IT sourcing and vendor management background to lead complex consulting engagements and support the growth of client accounts within a digital and IT transformation consultancy.
 
This role combines hands-on delivery, senior stakeholder engagement, and commercial account growth, working closely with client leadership teams to deliver high-impact outcomes.
 
The Role
You will take ownership of client engagements from discovery through delivery, acting as a trusted advisor while ensuring programmes are delivered to time, quality and commercial objectives. Responsibilities include:
  • Leading IT sourcing initiatives, from supplier renegotiation through to full RFPs
  • Managing and engaging with tier-1 system integrators and offshore vendors
  • Delivering consulting-led transformation programmes across IT and digital functions
  • Supporting operating model, service integration and service management initiatives
  • Managing senior stakeholders and guiding clients through complex decision-making
  • Growing existing client accounts through high-quality delivery and trusted relationships
  • Contributing to wider business development and account strategy
Key Attributes (in Priority Order)
  • Strong IT sourcing and vendor management experience
  • Proven consulting and programme delivery experience, particularly within transformation
  • Demonstrable track record of growing client accounts and revenue
  • Able to travel regularly to a West London client site.
Essential Experience & Skills
  • 10+ years' experience in consulting or advisory roles
  • Deep experience leading IT sourcing activities and supplier negotiations
  • Strong background in IT vendor management, including complex supplier ecosystems
  • Experience delivering digital change and IT transformation programmes
  • Strong understanding of modern service management practices
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Comfortable working independently and leading teams