Principal Architecture
Roles/Responsibilities:
Work closely with clients intermediaries and internal Cognizant authorities to build high impact solutions
Define solution vision and direction building on commonalities and benefits across lines of business and technologies
Good track record of winning large deals
Anchor solution and strategy discussions with CxOs and Business Leaders
Lead a multi-functional team of solution architects across their respective domains.
Envision a transformation roadmap that aligns with the strategic and tactical direction of the partner client
Drive the translation of complex business initiatives into creative and innovate business technology solutions and ensure consistency across traditional solution boundaries
Work with Business Stakeholders and Project Managers to understand inefficiencies in clients existing business processes and applications and recommend solutions
Coordination with all stakeholders sales solutions operations change management pricing transition facilities et al to ensure timely and high quality proposal and response submission to clients
Lead and contribute towards the design development and implementation of winning technical estimation and solutions for customers
Creation and maintain effective knowledge management system to support all the solutioning phase of the deal lifecycle
Design technology solution that aligns with the larger engagement model across towers and jointly build engagement level transformation themes
Required Qualifications:
15 plus years in strategy, operations, process consulting, stakeholder management, project/ program delivery within legacy modernization or digital transformations
· Project/Program training and certifications (PMI/SAFe 5.0/Prince II)
· Experience in delivering at least 3 or more complex programs involving teams across multiple geographies
· Experience in senior stakeholder management, communication, and relationship
· Experience being part of deal solutioning and identifying relevant risks
· Can present solutions from the Program Management standpoint
· Experience in managing client stakeholders across IT, VMO, and business
· Adept with multicultural; multi-geo working teams and stakeholders
· Experience in contract management
· Program delivery experience involving 3 or more service lines
· Experience in delivering Transformational commitment, productivity goals, offshoring commitment
· Experience in delivering domain capability services or niche technology capabilities or new technologies to the market
· Experience in leading/managing structured deals, takeover/acquisition, or divesture programs
Required Education: MBA or Master’s degree strongly preferred; Bachelor’s degree required
Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in US without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Why Choose Cognizant
It takes a lot to succeed in today’s fast-paced market, and Cognizant Technology Solutions has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams! We stand out because we put human experiences at the core. Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry-recognized, award-winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical trainings to keep your skillsets fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications in the newest technologies.
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