ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, our most valuable asset is our people. Here youll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers, and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning; bold ideas; courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.Our most valuable asset is our people.At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systemsthe ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.Technology Advisory Manager / Enterprise ArchitectZS's Technology Advisory Group ensures our future information, technology and architectural landscape is built to plan and evolve as our business grows, striving to balance future-proofing our end-to-end technology stack while accelerating the speed of innovation and streamlining the delivery of business capability. This role will be responsible for supporting the growth and development of our Technology Advisory Practice within the ZS Technology Services business.The successful candidate will work closely with ZS practice leadership and be responsible for evolving our practice, enriching our practice assets and collaterals, building, and managing client relationships, generating new business engagements, and providing thought leadership in the Technology and Architecture Area. This role will report to the Executive Director(s) and co-lead and co-share responsibilities with the Senior Director(s) in the practice.What Youll DoCo-lead the growth and development of the tech advisory and digital architecture practice within the ZS Technology Services GroupSupport practice senior leadership in thought ware development, pipeline growth, relationship building, talent management and practice growth activitiesDemonstrate leadership in Technology Consulting by bringing all aspects of Tech-enabled Transformations to clients in a consulting business modelCollaborate with our clients and client service teams to understand client problems, identify opportunities, and drive go-to-market strategy in co-selling the practice area solutions and service offeringsCollaborate with our business and domain partners to map processes to architecture blueprint and technology capabilitiesProvide solid technical acumen with an architectural bent to solving business problems and client challengesProvide the big picture as well as the 5K views of the technology landscape at the enterprise levelCo-architect and co-author whitepaper and point-of-views with practice leadersQuickly assimilate new knowledge with deep Digital, Tech, and business acumenCo-design and evolve practice services and offerings by bringing competitive insights, market lens, our large account needs etcRepresent practice at firm level and firm at executive level through effective communication and presentation skillsBuild and manage client relationships, both existing and new, by actively assessing and bringing relevant solutions and offerings to the clientsDrive new business opportunities by identifying and pursuing new leads, creating proposals, facilitate client discussions and presentations to drive new business and client relationshipsMonitor the progress of the active leads, ensure key stakeholders are informed about progress and expected outcomes, and manage risks (if any)Lead and motivate teams with diverse skills and backgrounds, provide constructive on-the-job feedback/coaching to team members, and foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environmentPlay an active role in counseling and mentoring junior consultants within the organizationTravel: Willingness to travel to meet client needsWhat Youll BringBachelors degree in STEM and/or masters in niche technology streams (data, AI, computer applications, digital) etc10 12+ years of experience in Technology and/or Architectural consultingFormative experiences in architecture, software engineering, data, and analyticsPharmaceutical, Biotech or similarly regulated environment experience is a mustStrong understanding of EU work culture and fluency in relevant languagesIn-depth knowledge of EU architectural mandates, best practices and essential technology toolsMust have hands-on experience in leading, managing, or overseeing core development project(s) and engineering teamsMust have solid PMO experience in managing all aspects of a project SDLC (i.e., knowledge of agile methodologies, product management and experience working in agile environments and with project management tools and practices)Must have developed conceptual and enterprise architectures for large scale transformations or scratch build outsMust have managed and overseen large transformation programs with heavy tech enablement aspectsHave a deep understanding of how various components (such as data, AI, analytics, products, app stack, operating model etc.) fit into developing technology strategy for large enterprise transformationsHave a fair understanding of platform and infrastructure roles such as cloud, on-prem, security etc. in assessing the tech-fit for strategy recommendationsShould be able to understand and connect business processes to capability map to tech stack to architectural components to operating modelShould be able to articulate and explain various tenets of technology and architecture such as solution architecture, reference architecture, information architecture, integration frameworks etcMust have an adequate understanding of RFPs, pricing strategies and art-of-possible thinking in a consulting modelDemonstrate solid technical acumen with an architectural bent to solve business problems and client challengesMust have management experience in onshore-offshore delivery model, staff augmentation and vendor contractingMust have leadership and mentoring experience in managing teams/mentees, team members expectations, and career aspirations, in resolving conflicts etcA passion for market awareness and staying current with industry trends, architectural practice know-hows and emerging technologies etcKnowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements, ideally in life sciences and healthcare domainsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsA strong work ethic and a willingness to travel to meet client needs.A high level of motivation and self-starting attitudeStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamStrong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work artifacts, point of views etcAbility to manage multiple projects, client demands and prioritiesPerks & Benefits:ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.Travel:Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.Considering applying?At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.To Complete Your Application:Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their
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