Strategy & Transformation, Senior Manager –… at Armanino · Chicago

Strategy & Transformation, Senior Manager – Digital Transformation Location: Chicago, Illinois At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest Accounting and Consulting Firms in the Nation and one of the Best Places to Work. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas. Senior Managers lead enterprise transformation engagements and oversee multi-workstream digital transformation programs. This role helps executive teams define transformation priorities, design enterprise operating models, and structure large-scale initiatives that integrate process redesign, enterprise technology architecture, and AI-enabled capabilities. Senior Managers ensure transformation initiatives are strategically prioritized, architecturally sound, and governed effectively, translating executive goals into transformation programs that align people, processes, data, and technology systems. They collaborate closely with AI Transformation Services (ATS), Technology Implementation teams, and client IT leadership to design future-state enterprise system architectures that enable scalable digital and AI-enabled operations. Job Responsibilities Lead end-to-end digital transformation engagements across finance, operations, and enterprise functions Advise executive teams on operating model modernization and enterprise transformation strategy Define enterprise transformation roadmaps aligned to business outcomes and operational priorities Design future-state enterprise system architectures that support digital and AI-enabled business models Evaluate how core platforms (ERP, CRM, data platforms, AI systems, workflow tools) integrate into a cohesive enterprise architecture Identify system redundancies, integration gaps, and data fragmentation across the enterprise Develop technology architecture roadmaps that align platform investments with long-term transformation goals Collaborate with client CIO/CTO organizations to ensure architectural decisions support scalability, security, and data governance Translate business strategy and process redesign into system architecture requirements Help clients identify and prioritize digital and AI initiatives across business functions Partner with Armanino’s AI team to determine build vs. buy vs. integrate decisions for AI capabilities Ensure AI initiatives align with enterprise system architecture and broader transformation plans Evaluate how AI capabilities interact with ERP, data platforms, analytics environments, and workflow systems Design governance structures for multi-workstream transformation programs Establish program management frameworks for enterprise transformation portfolios Define success metrics and transformation performance dashboards Ensure alignment between transformation initiatives, architecture decisions, and implementation timelines Coordinate work across strategy, technology, data, and operational teams Align process redesign with system architecture design and AI capabilities Manage cross-functional dependencies between transformation workstreams Ensure technical architecture decisions support operational and organizational transformation goals Facilitate executive workshops on digital strategy, AI opportunities, and enterprise architecture decisions Translate complex technology concepts into clear executive-level transformation narratives Provide strategic advisory to client leadership teams during transformation execution Requirements Bachelor’s degree in business, related major or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 8 years’ consulting or enterprise transformation experience Strong experience with enterprise system architecture and digital platform ecosystems Understanding of how ERP, CRM, data platforms, and AI capabilities interact in enterprise environments Experience leading complex digital or AI-enabled transformation programs Ability to bridge business strategy, operational redesign, and technology architecture Excellent executive communication and facilitation skills Ability to work in one of our offices, or at a client site, up to 50%. "Armanino" is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition’s knowledge will result in termination of contract. Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. For Colorado residents, the compensation range for this position: $167,200 - $227,700. For Washington residents, Illinois residents, New York residents, and Southern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $183,800 - $250,500. For Northern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $192,200 - $261,800. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules. Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including: Medical, dental, vision Generous PTO plan and paid sick time Flexible work arrangements 401K with Profit Sharing Wellness program Generous parental leave 11 paid holidays For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration. For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance To view our Consumer Notice at Collection for job applicants, please visit: https://www.armanino.com/terms/ccpa-employee-notice/ We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. 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