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Interim Industry Advisor – Water & Wastewater Utility (Lithuania)

1. Background

The project has reached a critical phase requiring structured closure of open scope items and alignment on operational interpretation within the utility’s operating model.

To support this phase, we are seeking a senior local advisor who can act as a credible bridge between the IT provider and the utility client, supporting negotiation, clarification of operational practices, and alignment between stakeholders.

2. Profile Requirements

We are looking for a senior professional with practical understanding of how a water & wastewater utility operates.

The expert does not need to be a deep technical specialist in the water sector, but must have sufficient experience to understand the industry context and communicate effectively with utility stakeholders.

Typical background may include:

• Former manager or operational professional from a Lithuanian or Baltic water utility OR

• Senior consultant with experience working on infrastructure, utilities, or water-sector projects in Lithuania or the Baltics

3. Mandatory Criteria

• Lithuanian native or fluent (business negotiation level)

• Fluent English

• Strong understanding of Lithuanian business culture and negotiation style

• Experience working with senior stakeholders

• Strong mediation and stakeholder alignment skills

• Ability to represent and support the IT provider’s position in a structured and credible way

The expert should combine:

• Negotiation capability

• Cultural intelligence

4. Scope of Engagement

(Approx. 10 days per month for 3 months)

The selected expert will support the project in three areas:

A. Negotiation & Closure Support

• Participate in discussions with the utility regarding closure of open development scope items

• Support negotiations and meetings in Lithuanian

• Facilitate alignment on interpretation of scope and responsibilities

• Help drive practical agreement and closure

B. Industry Advisory (secondary priority)

• Provide practical insight into water utility operations and working practices

• Help the IT team understand operational context and expectations

• Clarify process interdependencies and operational constraints

• Translate operational requirements into actionable development inputs

C. Stakeholder & Cultural Mediation

• Support communication between technical and operational stakeholders

• Apply understanding of local organizational dynamics

• Help reduce friction and avoid unnecessary escalation

5. Engagement Model

• Short-term advisory engagement (approx. 10 working days on average for the next 3 months)

• Project-based compensation

• Combination of remote preparation and on-site participation if required

• Confidential engagement

6. Ideal Candidate Traits

• Credible and respected professional profile

• Balanced, diplomatic and solution-oriented

• Comfortable in complex stakeholder environments

• Structured communicator

• Practical, pragmatic approach