Segment Technology Lead - Financial Services

Guidehouse•Tysons, VA

5d•$270,000 - $450,000

About The Position

The Financial Services Segment Technology Lead (STL) is the senior-most technology executive within the Guidehouse Financial Services industry segment. This leader is accountable for driving technology growth, aligning segment-specific strategy, and ensuring delivery excellence. The STL acts as a CTO-equivalent for the segment, bringing deep industry expertise, fostering ecosystem relationships, and ensuring the health and maturity of the technology practice.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience in technology leadership roles, preferably within consulting or professional services.
Proven ability to define and execute technology strategies aligned with business goals.
Track record of recruiting, developing, and retaining top technology talent, including succession planning and performance management.
Demonstrated success in business development, including pipeline management, opportunity qualification, and proposal development.
Ability to foster and manage strategic partnerships with ecosystem partners to co-develop solutions and drive joint go-to-market efforts.
Excellent communication and executive presence, with experience representing organizations in client and industry forums.
Strong thought leadership demonstrated through publications, speaking engagements, and advisory roles.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Experience managing large-scale technology engagements with revenue targets exceeding $7M annually.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Alignment Define and execute the technology strategy in collaboration with Segment and Practice Leads.
Align segment technology goals with firmwide capability strategies and client needs.
Serve as the industry-facing technology luminary, representing the company in client and market forums.
Sales & Growth Enablement Partner with the Technology Growth Lead to manage all technology opportunities within the segment.
Oversee pipeline development, opportunity qualification, and capture strategy.
Support Technology Account Leads (TALs) and Practice Area Technology Leads (PATLs) in achieving sales and revenue targets.
Maintain a healthy and scalable technology practice by working closely with Capability Leads on recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent.
Ensure a balanced talent lifecycle, including succession planning and healthy turnover.
Serve as People Manager for PATLs and provide performance input for TALs.
Foster and manage key relationships with strategic ecosystem partners (e.g., Microsoft, Salesforce, AWS).
Co-develop solutions and drive joint go-to-market efforts.
Accountable for ecosystem alignment across practices and accounts to maximize value and innovation.
Act as a visible industry thought leader through publications, speaking engagements, and client advisory roles.
Elevate the company’s brand and credibility in the segment through innovation and industry-relevant solution leadership.
Promote human-centric transformation, leadership development, and strategic workforce planning.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend