Senior IT Consultant

Role overview

KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP is seeking a Senior IT Consultant in Gandhinagar to advise clients on technology strategy, modernization, and large-scale digital change programs. The role blends consulting, business analysis, solution evaluation, and implementation support, with a strong focus on public sector and ICT advisory work.

IT consulting and digital transformation

• Guide clients in shaping technology roadmaps, modernization plans, and digital transformation strategies.
• Review the existing technology environment and propose improved operating models and future-ready solutions.
• Carry out technology reviews, gap assessments, and business process studies.
• Contribute to major ICT and digital transformation programs from early design through execution.

Business analysis and requirements management

• Collect, interpret, and record business, functional, and technical needs.
• Draft BRDs, FRDs, use cases, process maps, and solution requirement documents.
• Run workshops, requirement sessions, and solution discussions with stakeholders.
• Make sure business needs are converted accurately into workable technology solutions.

Solution evaluation and technology advisory

• Assess platforms, products, and technology options against business, operational, and technical criteria.
• Help shape solution recommendations, target architectures, and deployment approaches.
• Perform market scans, vendor comparisons, and solution benchmarking.
• Support technical criteria and specifications needed for procurement decisions.

Project and implementation support

• Assist with planning, delivery, monitoring, and reporting for technology initiatives.
• Work with implementation partners, system integrators, vendors, and client teams.
• Follow up on milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables.
• Support SIT, UAT, rollout planning, training, and stabilization after go-live.

Governance, reporting, and stakeholder management

• Prepare status updates, executive decks, dashboards, and governance reports.
• Support PMO activities, issue tracking, and risk management.
• Interact with senior client stakeholders and help run project review meetings.
• Maintain alignment between business goals, project scope, and technology delivery.

Public sector and ICT advisory

• Contribute to engagements for government, PSU, Smart City, e-governance, and ICT advisory programs.
• Assist in preparing DPRs, RFPs, project reports, feasibility studies, and implementation frameworks.
• Support policy execution, digital governance initiatives, and citizen-focused technology programs.

Skills and competencies

• IT consulting and technology advisory
• Digital transformation planning
• Business analysis and requirements definition
• Solution assessment and vendor evaluation
• Project management and PMO governance
• Stakeholder coordination and workshop facilitation
• Enterprise applications and system integration
• Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP
• APIs, digital platforms, and data ecosystems
• Cybersecurity basics and emerging technologies including AI/ML and automation
• Documentation, reporting, and presentation preparation
• Public sector ICT advisory

Preferred background

Applicants should bring at least 8 years of experience in IT consulting, digital transformation, technology advisory, or ICT consulting. Prior exposure to government departments, PSUs, Smart Cities, multilateral agencies, or public sector transformation projects is preferred, along with experience in system modernization, enterprise digital initiatives, vendor coordination, procurement support, RFP preparation, and solution evaluation. Experience in consulting, IT services, system integration, or advisory firms is also valued.

Eligibility

This opportunity is open to candidates with a B.Tech or B.E. in any specialization who match the experience profile above.