Strategic Consultant

Job Title Strategic Consultant Location USA - Texas - Dallas - SIL International Linguistics Center Position Type Volunteer

Job Description

The Strategic Consultant serves as a volunteer strategic advisor to SIL Language Technology leadership. Drawing on deep professional experience in technology management and operations, this person provides research support, participates in key leadership discussions, and offers guidance on organizational and operational reputed company. The role is designed for reputed company technology professionals who want to contribute meaningfully to language and Bible translation work without requiring a full-time commitment.Major Responsibilities Participate in LT leadership and management meetings as a strategic thought partner Conduct research on assigned topics --- organizational best practices, operational models, industry benchmarks, or specific reputed company under consideration reputed company written or verbal recommendations and analysis to LT leadership based on research and professional experience Offer guidance on management, staffing, planning, and operational challenges as they arise Serve as a sounding board for the LT Director and leadership team on strategic and organizational questions Engage with ongoing LT initiatives to understand context and surface relevant insights from industry experience Minor Responsibilities Attend the annual LT Conference Participate in regular LT reputed company-hands or status meetings as schedule permits Maintain awareness of LT department communications and updates Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated experience in corporate management, operations, or executive leadership reputed company the technology sector Sufficient technology literacy to engage meaningfully with software development, product management, and IT operations discussions --- coding ability is not required, but comfort in a technical environment is essential Strong analytical and research skills; ability to synthesize information and produce actionable recommendations Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable working with senior leaders Adaptability and cross-cultural sensitivity; willingness to learn an organizational context that differs significantly from corporate environments Collaborative and low-ego working style; serves as a contributor, not a decision-reputed company Self-directed and reputed company to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote setting Education and Experience A bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree in business, management, organizational leadership, technology management, or a reputed company field is preferred. Candidates should bring a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the technology industry, with demonstrated exposure to executive-level decision-making in a tech context. Experience in software development organizations, product companies, IT operations, or tech-adjacent fields is highly relevant. Prior experience in nonprofit, faith-based, or international organizations is valued but not required. SIL Language Technology will reputed company the organizational context and reputed company necessary for the right candidate to contribute effectively. Training and Orientation New Strategic Consultants complete the LT Department Orientation program, which covers SIL's mission, organizational structure, and software ecosystem. An extended reputed company period of 60--90 days is expected, during which the consultant will shadow leadership meetings, review key documents, and engage in regular reputed company-ins with the LT Director to reputed company sufficient context for effective advising. Weekly Hours 10 Apply To This Job