Differentis is a highly successful Management and IT consulting firm that was founded in 2000 to work with the executive management of companies who wish to transform the way that they conduct business through the application of technology.

Since our formation by people who have played key roles in some of the leading global and European consulting and IT Services organisations, we have established a reputation for delivery of high quality results to major corporations in a variety of industries.

Differentis has a great team of experienced consultants and associates, recruited by the original founders from their network of contacts, who have the skills to:

• Design holistic solutions that join-up the business operations with the IT systems
• Develop business process and IT strategies
• Undertake process re-engineering, including detailed process mappings and systems specification
• Manage programmes and projects from definition to live operation in the business
• Ensure that the right outcomes are achieved and the benefits realised by preparing the “solution for the business” and the “business for the solution”.

 

Our Heritage

Has equipped us with capabilities in the key methodologies in the industry and we have developed specific frameworks and techniques to supplement these capabilities, in particular around:

• Business process redesign and business re-engineering
• Business operating model specification
• Package-based business transformation
• Programme management.

 

Our Natural Working Style

Is one of collaboration with our clients, existing client suppliers and our partners. Our work is characterised by six key principles:

• Think holistic: consider all aspects of the business operating model simultaneously
• Be focused: take sensible, no-nonsense approaches to focus on the real issues quickly
• Segment customers, staff, partners and third parties: understand how the key characteristics of the different players critically determine their needs
• Iterate: take a rapid broad view to set strategy and determine direction; then add the detail and address the hot spots in subsequent iterations
• Adopt proven methods: structured approaches and templates help achieve robust results quickly
• Rely on judgment: deploy qualified people with years of experience who can interpret the data correctly.

 

Our Core Business Areas

Differentis has no commercial relationship with any technology manufacturer or software product company. However, we have experience of and expertise in the products of the main suppliers in the industry. We are therefore in a position to provide objective and independent advice to our clients based on what is right for them in either of our two core business areas:

• Strategies for IT and IT Transformation where we work with the IT management team of our clients to set their strategies and then to manage or lead the implementation initiatives affecting the IT operating model.
• Change Programmes and Projects where we work with our clients to manage the design and delivery of business change initiatives where IT is the enabler.

 

Why is Differentis Recruiting?

Differentis is undergoing a period of planned, strategic growth based on our robust and growing client base.  In order to support that base and to build capability in new areas, we are growing our teams in management consulting, programme management, business architecture and solutions architecture. We are absolutely committed to identifying high calibre individuals who have the ambition, drive and capability to become Differentis leaders of the future;  applications from people with the following profiles will be welcomed:

 

1) Solutions Architects

A Solutions Architect provides both the technical leadership and accountability for the overall success of an engagement’s technical team’s efforts including architecture, design, development, testing, and deployment for the business solution. This high-level role requires an in-depth understanding of the client’s business, its operating model and business challenges, together with the technology available for creating a fully integrated, successful business solution. This role would typically form part of a design authority group on a project, which strives to maintain start to finish integrity of the solution
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2) Business Architects

The Business Architect provides a common view of business capabilities, processes, and strategic needs to support objective and structured decision-making for investment in business and technology change. By creating and maintaining an end-to-end view of an organisation’s major business processes, the Business Architect will provide the basis for improved business process management and process improvements. They are responsible for developing and presenting the ‘case for action’, to identify and focus on the business areas in greatest need of change. The Business Architect will work closely with technical experts to define solutions that support the redesigned or improved business processes using current and future technologies.
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 3) Programme Managers

The Programme Manager takes accountability for delivering the intended programme business results within time and budget, scope and quality. They are responsible for managing and implementing all aspects of change (both business and technical) through the lifecycle of the programme. They are responsible for regular and effective communication with project sponsors and other key stakeholders to report progress, resolve issues and mitigate risks where necessary.
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4) Management Consultants

Differentis Management Consultants typically work with Business Executives, CIOs and their Senior Management Teams, focused on “Managing The Business of IT”, at a strategic level.
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Typical assignments could include:

• Undertaking assessments of a Business Function or the IT Department,
• Assessing the impact of new Business Strategies on IT
• Developing, reviewing and refining Strategies for IT, appropriate to the circumstances (e.g. the impact of M&A, Consumerisation of IT etc)
• Developing, reviewing and refining Business Cases for Investment, at all stages of the Business Case Lifecycle
• Conducting Due Diligence Assessments on a Company’s technology & IT services in advance of its being purchased
• Developing IT Operating Models and Operating Model Elements
• Carrying out sourcing assessments in advance of outsourcing

 

Why Differentis?

The people who work for Differentis are highly talented, creative and motivated individuals dedicated to doing the best possible job for our clients, our colleagues and ourselves. Autonomy with responsibility characterises our approach.

We encourage each person to discover his or her talents and abilities and to apply them with great effect. We provide people with the opportunity to grow and develop, and to stretch themselves by taking on challenging tasks.

Effective teamwork is essential. We actively promote high performance within and between teams within our company, and between our teams and those of our clients and business partners.

We believe that having fun and enjoying ourselves at work generates a climate that leads to the high levels of innovation and creativity that will be key for our success.

Arrows Group

Arrows Group is Differentis’ long term recruitment partner and handles all vacancies for the company. They manage all first level interviews and run the recruitment process throughout on our behalf. All correspondence around these and any others roles should be directed at them. Principal contacts are Jack Bainger and James Parsons - jbainger@arrowsgroup.com; jparsons@arrowsgroup.com