At our Center of Expertise, we are revolutionizing our Cloud strategy by developing hybrid cloud solutions, optimizing strategic (co-location) data centers, and setting the foundation for Hybrid Cloud Overlay.

ING is seeking a passionate and experienced Consultant to join the Consumer Enablement area within our Center of Expertise for Infrastructure Strategy Enablement (ISE).

The team

Our Consumer Enablement team provides our clients with cloud migration expertise, identifying and implementing best practices for infrastructure utilization and optimization. We have extensive experience in lifecycle management and continuous improvement processes. Our team excels in communication, acting as a liaison between various teams and stakeholders. While possessing strong analytical skills, we identify potential challenges and opportunities, adapting to changing environments to continuously improve processes.

Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking a passionate and tech-savvy consultant with a strong background in cloud migration. The ideal candidate will have the ability to identify and implement best practices for infrastructure utilization and optimization, aligning these efforts with organizational strategies. They should possess excellent communication skills to effectively liaise between teams and stakeholders, and have the analytical acumen to identify potential challenges and opportunities. The candidate should demonstrate the capacity, drive, and innovation to enhance team agility, continuously improving processes, applications, and infrastructure for cloud readiness. Experience in adapting to changing environments is essential.

Provide high-quality advisory services and support to stakeholders.
Evaluate applications and infrastructure for cloud readiness, develop and execute detailed migration plans, and identify and implement best practices for infrastructure utilization.
Align migration and optimization efforts with organizational strategies.
Offer guidance and connect teams with appropriate services, acting as a liaison between teams and stakeholders through excellent communication skills.
Manage timelines, resources, and deliverables for migration projects.
Conduct regular assessments and audits to ensure compliance with cloud governance and security policies.
Develop and deliver training programs to upskill team members on cloud technologies and best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and continuous improvement in cloud solutions.
Monitor and analyse cloud performance metrics to identify areas for optimization and cost reduction.
Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in cloud technologies to provide informed recommendations.

How to succeed

We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you’ll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we’ll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself.

A Master's degree in Computer Science, Strategic Product Design, Business Information Management, or a related field.
At least 2 years of relevant experience in a senior consulting role.
Over 5 years of consultancy experience in an internationally operating organization with a focus on banking technology and IT infrastructure.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle complex infrastructure challenges.
Proficiency in evaluating applications and infrastructure for cloud readiness.
Knowledge of migration tools and automation techniques.
Exceptional consulting, project management, organizational, and cross-group collaboration skills, with experience working in an agile development environment.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Commitment to providing high-quality advisory services and support.
Dedication to implement advice within the organization.
Ability to adapt to changing environments and continuously improve processes.
Innovative and strategic thinker with an eye for detail.
Written and spoken fluency in English, preferably as a native speaker.

Rewards and benefits

We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. You can find out more about our employment conditions at Benefits in the Netherlands

The benefits of working with us at ING include:

A base salary in scale 11 (€ 5.212 - € 8.387 gross per month based on 36 hours)
A salary tailored to your qualities and experience
24-27 vacation days depending on contract
Pension scheme
13th month salary
Individual Savings Contribution (BIS), 3.5% of your gross annual salary
8% Holiday payment
Hybrid working to blend home working for focus and office working for collaboration and co-creation
Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities
An informal working environment with innovative colleagues

About us

With 60,000 employees and operations in approximately 40 countries, there is no shortage of opportunities for people with initiative who want to help people take a step ahead in life and in business. Do you want to work at the cutting edge of what’s possible and at the same time ensure you work with integrity and hold the customer’s interests at heart? Do you want to be surrounded by progressive, inspiring, diverse and supportive colleagues? Then there is no better place to invest your talents than at ING. Join us. Apply today.

Questions?

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Please note, multiple interview steps involving various business stakeholders will be part of the selection process.