Talent.com
Consulting Practice Leader – Platform Engineering
Consulting Practice Leader – Platform EngineeringDifferent Technologies Pty Ltd. • San Francisco, CA, United States
Consulting Practice Leader – Platform Engineering

Consulting Practice Leader – Platform Engineering

Different Technologies Pty Ltd. • San Francisco, CA, United States
job_description.job_card.variable_hours_ago
serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type
  • serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
job_description.job_card.job_description

Title

Consulting Practice Leader – Platform Engineering

Location

San Francisco Bay Area or Seattle, WA or Phoenix, AZ or Glendale, Los Angeles Area

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (No visa sponsorship available)

Experience

10–15 years

Compensation

Competitive and commensurate with experience

Role Overview

The Consulting Practice Leader – Platform Engineering will define and lead the strategic vision for a high-growth engineering consulting practice. This role is pivotal in driving digital transformation, modern software engineering, and platform innovation for enterprise clients. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical acumen with strong leadership, business development, and client engagement skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of the practice’s strategic roadmap.
  • Drive growth through new market opportunities and technology-led offerings.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team (~25 members).
  • Oversee the creation of frameworks, SDKs, and reusable components to accelerate client delivery.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic engineering and digital transformation insights.
  • Support pre-sales, client presentations, and negotiations to drive revenue growth.
  • Ensure operational excellence through best practices, governance, and quality delivery.
  • Stay ahead of emerging technologies and promote innovation across the practice.

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in engineering within IT consulting environments.
  • 5+ years in client-facing leadership roles.
  • Proven record of building software frameworks, SDKs, or components.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive business growth and P&L ownership in a tech services organization.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to client sites.
  • Must have U.S. work authorization (no visa sponsorship available).
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Expertise in cloud computing, microservices, DevOps, and agile methodologies.
  • Understanding of digital transformation, AI, IoT, and data analytics trends.
  • Prior experience with leading IT consulting firms or high-growth tech services organizations.
  • Reporting & Scope

  • Reports to : President of Engineering Practice (one level below CEO).
  • Team size : ~25 members, including ~4 people managers.
  • Interview process : 4–6 stages, including discussions with executive leadership.
  • Application Process

    To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications for the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

    Contact

    Elvis Eckardt

    #J-18808-Ljbffr

    serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

    Practice Leader • San Francisco, CA, United States

    Job_description.internal_linking.related_jobs
    Lead Solutions Consultant

    Lead Solutions Consultant

    VirtualVocations • San Francisco, California, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Lead Solutions Consultant focused on Customer Success.Key Responsibilities Drive customer value realization by assessing platform usage and creating actionable optimiza...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Principal Post-Sales Consultant

    Principal Post-Sales Consultant

    VirtualVocations • San Francisco, California, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Principal Post-Sales Solution Consultant, Platform.Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end platform implementation process, ensuring timely and successful deployments ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Platform Solutions Architect

    Platform Solutions Architect

    VirtualVocations • Concord, California, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Platform Solutions Architect (Pre-Sales) - Remote.Key Responsibilities Drive pre-sales activities and craft detailed solution designs and proposals Design and present ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Solutions Consultant

    Solutions Consultant

    VirtualVocations • San Jose, California, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Solutions Consultant to support the Guidewire and My Book / My Referral digital platforms.Key Responsibilities Provide technical, process, and training support for Guid...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Senior Regional Practice Leader

    Senior Regional Practice Leader

    VirtualVocations • Santa Clara, California, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Senior Regional Practice Leader.Key Responsibilities Present business outcome buyer presentations to senior leaders of client organizations Guarantee successful implem...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Consulting Practice Leader

    Consulting Practice Leader

    Inventra • San Francisco, CA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Our client is a global IT managed services firm that partners with enterprises to scale their technology, infrastructure, and services. Owned by a leading private equity firm, the company has spent ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_1_day • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Window Treatment Design Consultant

    Window Treatment Design Consultant

    3 Day Blinds • San Rafael, CA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Day Blinds is a national retailer and manufacturer of quality, custom-made blinds, shades, draperies, and shutters.We are proud to be part of the Hunter Douglas family of brands.Over the last 40 ye...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Implementation Consultant

    Implementation Consultant

    VirtualVocations • Hayward, California, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for an Implementation Consultant.Key Responsibilities : Collaborate with clients to understand needs and configure Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions Provide guidance th...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Renewals Strategy Leader

    Renewals Strategy Leader

    VirtualVocations • Santa Clara, California, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Leader, Renewals Strategy and Planning.Key Responsibilities Develop and implement strategies for customer renewals to maximize retention Analyze data to identify trend...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    S+T Practice Leader

    S+T Practice Leader

    HOK • San Francisco, CA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time.We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients and healing...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Window Treatment Sales Consultant

    Window Treatment Sales Consultant

    3 Day Blinds • San Rafael, CA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Day Blinds is a national retailer and manufacturer of quality, custom-made blinds, shades, draperies, and shutters.We are proud to be part of the Hunter Douglas family of brands.Over the last 40 ye...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Director, Solution Engineering

    Director, Solution Engineering

    Supermicro • San Jose, CA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop / Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT / Embedded customers...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Engineering Lead, Platform

    Engineering Lead, Platform

    Numeric • San Francisco, CA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    This is a senior role to join as Numeric’s first platform engineer.Your customers will be our own engineering organization, and your mandate is to ensure we can continue to accelerate and improve o...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) - Moss Beach, CA

    Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) - Moss Beach, CA

    LifeStance Health • Moss Beach, CA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Director of Engineering, Platform

    Director of Engineering, Platform

    VirtualVocations • San Jose, California, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Director of Engineering, Platform.Key Responsibilities Lead mission-critical teams focused on building high-performance APIs, security features, SDKs, and billing syste...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Senior Platform Engineer

    Senior Platform Engineer

    VirtualVocations • Hayward, California, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Senior Platform / Production Engineer (Europe).Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable platform solutions Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Consulting Practice Leader - Platform Engineering - California

    Consulting Practice Leader - Platform Engineering - California

    5 Star Recruitment • San Francisco, California, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    serp_jobs.filters_job_card.quick_apply
    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 accel...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    Remote Finance Director - AI Trainer

    Remote Finance Director - AI Trainer

    Data Annotation • Novato, California
    serp_jobs.filters.remote
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time +1
    We are looking for a finance professional to join our team to train AI models.You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the q...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted