Enterprise Architect - It Service Management

Technology Advisory Manager / Enterprise Architect ZS'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. 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. Co-lead the growth and development of the tech advisory and digital architecture practice within the ZS’ Technology Services Group. Support practice senior leadership in thought ware development, pipeline growth, relationship building, talent management and practice growth activities. Demonstrate leadership in Technology Consulting by bringing all aspects of Tech-enabled Transformations to clients in a consulting business model. Quickly assimilate new knowledge with deep Digital, Tech, and business acumen. Co-design and evolve practice services and offerings by bringing competitive insights, market lens, our large account needs etc. Represent practice at firm level and firm at executive level through effective communication and presentation skills. Monitor 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 environment. Travel: Willingness to travel to meet client needs. Bachelor’s degree in STEM and/or masters in niche technology streams (data, AI, computer applications, digital) etc. ~Formative experiences in architecture, software engineering, data, and analytics. ~ Pharmaceutical, Biotech or similarly regulated environment experience desirable. ~ Must have hands-on experience in leading, managing, or overseeing core development project(s) and engineering teams. ~ Must 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 outs. ~ Must have managed and overseen large transformation programs with heavy tech enablement aspects. ~ Have 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 transformations. ~ Must have management experience in onshore-offshore delivery model, staff augmentation and vendor contracting. ~ A strong work ethic and a willingness to travel to meet client needs. ~ Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work artifacts, point of views etc. ~ Ability to manage multiple projects, client demands and priorities. 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. 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. 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. 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. NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.