Associate Director - Strategy & Transformation
About this job
Location: Amsterdam Language: English required, Dutch knowledge is a bonus A little bit about us Riverflex was founded in Amsterdam and London in 2018 and has grown into a global team of consultants united by one mission: help courageous leaders drive intelligent transformation. We integrate three service pillars - strategy & transformation consulting that Creates Change, talent services that Build Teams, and business-accelerating AI products that Augment Intelligence. We work at C-level with blue-chip companies on the programmes that actually matter, and we are growing, this hire being a central part of it. Your role as Associate Director, Strategy & Transformation We are looking for a seasoned strategy and transformation consultant ready to step into a senior client-facing role with real ownership. You will lead complex, multi-workstream engagements for large enterprises - from strategy through to execution - while building trusted relationships at C-suite and senior leadership level. This is a delivery-first role with a clear commercial dimension. What you’ll be working on You will step into an active portfolio of senior client engagements, leading complex transformation programmes from strategy through to execution. In practice, this includes: • Leading enterprise IT strategy and technology roadmap development, working directly with CIO and CTO-level stakeholders • Driving enterprise transformation programmes end to end, including programme governance, KPI and OKR management, and executive-level reporting • Leading organisational change and communications for large-scale programmes where stakeholder alignment and adoption are critical • Supporting portfolio prioritisation and investment decisions, helping technology leaders turn strategy into a governed, executable roadmap • Owning a personal origination target: identifying, qualifying and closing new opportunities with new and existing clients • Leading pursuits end to end, from shaping the proposition through scoping and pricing to contract negotiation • Growing a portfolio of accounts, turning delivery relationships into follow-on and expanded work • Acting as primary point of contact for senior client relationships, managing several engagements at once while maintaining quality and client satisfaction • Helping clients put AI to work in their strategy and transformation agendas • Leading, mentoring and developing the consultant teams working alongside you • Shaping Riverflex’s practice through new propositions, methodology development and thought leadership Who you are • 9–12 years in top-tier consulting or a related field, with a strong track record in IT strategy or technology transformation • A proven originator, with a track record of winning new business and owning a sales target • Strong on enterprise IT strategy, application strategy or technology operating model design • Proven experience with CIO, CTO or equivalent technology leaders as primary stakeholders, not just business-side executives • Comfortable leading engagements and pursuits independently at senior level: you hold the room without a director behind you • A strategist with a hands-on affinity for AI, who uses it in your own work and can explain its business value to executives • Strong communicator in English (C1 minimum) • Willing to travel as needed • EU-eligible or open to a Dutch highly skilled migrant visa (we sponsor); 30% ruling support available What we offer • A competitive compensation package. • 25 days off per year, plus a full week off between Christmas and New Year. • Flexible work from abroad for up to 6 weeks per year. • Pension scheme to help you plan for your future. • Learning & Development budget. • ClassPass membership. • Access to the latest tools: ChatGPT Pro, Claude, Notion, Sembly, SlideHub and Riverflex's in-house developed software. • Equity share scheme for long-term team members. • A clear path to Director with profit-share upside Why join now? Riverflex is at an inflection point. We have built trusted relationships with some of Europe's most complex organisations and the demand for senior strategy and transformation expertise is only growing. This is not a role where you slot into an existing structure - you are stepping into a senior position with an active client portfolio, founder-level backing, and the autonomy to shape how we grow. If you are looking for a place to do your best work and leave a mark, this is it.