I’m a digital transformation consultant with 13+ years in consulting. Despite promotions, my career feels off track, the assignments often felt random, with me going from portfolio manager on one project to business analyst or product owner on the next. I tried freelancing for more control, but it was even worse. Looking back, I think my career might have progressed further in industry. Am I the only one who feels this way?

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What are your career goals? What do you want to achieve ?

At this stage of my career, I want to move away from requirement-gathering roles and focus on value creation—helping clients adopt and scale IT/AI solutions. I’ve been exploring startup opportunities, and while I’m often told I’m a close fit, many are looking for someone with both my background and a technical profile.

Business analyst as head of delivery? That feels a bit off.

Yes, and that’s the irony. Clients were willing to pay high rates for someone with 13 years of experience to take on project manager or BA roles.

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