What does an IT Consultant do?

As an IT Consultant you will partner with clients and advise them on the use of information technology to meet business objectives. You will provide strategic guidance regarding technology and IT infrastructure. You may provide guidance and technical expertise on selection and procurement and user training and feedback.

An ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering with a PMP certification and any IT certifications. You must be experience in writing code and have an expert level in MS Office Applications, including Project. You will have excellent written and oral communication skills, a high level of analytical skills and superior presentation skills. You must be willing to travel for extended periods of time.

What responsibilities are common for IT Consultant jobs?
  • Meet with prospective clients to determine requirements
  • Engage with clients to define the scope of the project
  • Plan timeline and resources needed for project
  • Understand organizational practices and their industry
  • Travel to client sites
  • Define software, hardware and network requirements
  • Identify and resolve project issues
  • Prepare project status reports
What are the typical qualifications for IT Consultant jobs?
  • MBA in Information Systems, preferred
  • PMP certification, preferred
  • Any IT certification, preferred
  • Experienced writing code
  • Expert level in Microsoft Office Applications, including Project
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Superior presentation skills
  • High level analytical skills
  • Willing to travel for extended periods of time
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IT Consultant Salaries near Singapore

Average Base Pay

$11,300 /month
Not including cash compensation
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IT Consultant Career Path

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IT Consultant

Years of Experience Distribution

0 - 1
4%
2 - 4
29%
5 - 7
36%
8+
31%
Not including years spent in education and/or training

IT Consultant Insights

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SCCSCC
IT Consultant
23 Mar 2023

“I work with people across multiple areas and everyone is always focussed and great to work with.”

FDM GroupFDM Group
IT Consultant
9 May 2021

“I have made some lifelong friends and have had the best experiences of my life.”

FDM GroupFDM Group
IT Consultant
9 May 2021

“The training itself is what made me want to pursue a career in software engineering.”

MCB Consulting ServicesMCB Consulting Services
IT Consultant
5 Nov 2022

“evolving institution which anyone will love to contribute to its bumpy journey while there are many opportunities to learn.”

CapgeminiCapgemini
IT Consultant
22 Sept 2022

“My current project is very good and my manager is very co operative so I can say I am leaning and growing.”

UnisysUnisys
Technology Consulting Senior Manager
10 Sept 2021

“The base salary was good and the other consultants on the team were whip smart and I enjoyed working with them.”

UnisysUnisys
Technology Consulting Senior Manager
10 Sept 2021

“Work life balance was not desirable as I was assigned to APAC or EMEA and Americas projects simultaneously on multiple occasions.”

MAHESH (INDIA)
Associate IT Consultant
4 Apr 2022

“Good for fresher and good job security”

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