CIF Stream Lead

Link Group is seeking a Senior Consultant or Manager to take full ownership of the Contract-to-IT Asset Mapping workstream within a highly regulated enterprise environment. In this leadership role, you will define mapping methodologies, lead cross-functional workshops, and ensure data integrity across applications, vendor contracts, and IT infrastructure while bridging the gap between IT, Procurement, and Business leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Spearhead and manage the contract-to-IT asset mapping stream, ensuring alignment with project timelines and quality standards.
• Establish, standardize, and govern the mapping methodology, taxonomy, and validation frameworks across all IT domains.
• Oversee the end-to-end reconciliation of contracts against application ecosystems, services, and underlying infrastructure.
• Plan and facilitate high-impact alignment sessions with key leaders across Business, Vendor Management, Procurement, and IT.
• Guide, review, and upskill junior consultants and analysts assigned to data collection and technical documentation.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in management or IT consulting, vendor management, or enterprise IT governance.
• Solid understanding of enterprise IT landscapes, including infrastructure, cloud services, and software licensing.
• Proven experience operating within regulated industries such as Financial Services or Healthcare.
• Advanced stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills with the ability to drive consensus.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills and a strong focus on data governance and risk identification.

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead a critical workstream in a complex, regulated enterprise environment.
• Full autonomy in defining methodologies and governance frameworks for IT asset mapping.
• Professional development through mentoring and leading cross-functional teams.