Senior IT Consultant

Job Details

PKF is seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Consultant to join its dynamic Advisory team. The successful candidate will play a leading role in delivering high-quality technology advisory assignments across multiple sectors. The position requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking and strong client-facing skills.

Reporting to the IT Advisory Manager, the Senior IT Consultant will oversee engagements from planning through execution and reporting, ensuring client objectives are met and the Firm's quality standards are upheld. The role also involves mentoring junior staff, participating in training activities, supporting business development and contributing to the continuous growth of the IT Advisory practice.

• Duty station: Kampala
• Employment type: Full time (8 hours per day)
• Base salary: Not disclosed

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT advisory assignments, ensuring deliverables meet client expectations, timelines and the Firm's quality standards.
• Supervise work streams, review outputs and provide guidance to team members.
• Engage with client leadership to define project objectives, report progress and present findings.
• Develop comprehensive reports and presentations that clearly communicate complex technical matters.
• Provide leadership and technical input across IT advisory domains, with demonstrable hands-on experience in at least two areas in each of the following clusters:
  • IT Risk and Assurance: Information Systems Audits (ERPs such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics); IT Governance (strategies, frameworks, policies and risk management aligned to COBIT, ISO/IEC 38500); Cybersecurity Program Reviews; Data Privacy and Protection Advisory (compliance with the Kenya Data Protection Act, GDPR and other laws).
  • Technology Advisory and Transformation: System Implementation Quality Assurance and Post-Implementation Reviews; Digital Transformation Strategy and Roadmap Development; Cloud Strategy and Readiness Assessment; IT Architecture Review and Technology Selection Advisory.
  • IT Resilience and Transactional Advisory: IT Service Management (ITSM) Maturity Assessments; Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning; IT Due Diligence and Post-Merger IT Integration (PMI) Strategy.
• Participate in business development initiatives, including proposal preparation and client presentations.
• Support the growth of the IT Advisory practice through knowledge sharing and innovation.
• Facilitate internal and external training sessions to enhance capability across the team and with clients.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, or Project Management (PMP/PRINCE2) will be an added advantage.
• Certification or demonstrable experience in System Implementation or ERP Quality Assurance is desirable.
• At least five (5) years of progressive experience in IT advisory, audit or risk management, preferably within a consulting or professional services environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and small multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks, enterprise systems and digital transformation trends.
• Excellent analytical, report writing and presentation skills.
• High level of integrity, initiative and ability to work independently.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Critical thinker with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary consulting environment.