Enterprise Architect- Tech & Cloud Advisory

ZS; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being benefits

Financial planning

Career progression options

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A leading management consulting firm in Pune seeks a Manager for their Enterprise Architect position in Tech and Cloud Advisory. The role encompasses designing scalable solutions, engaging with clients, and mentoring junior team members. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in enterprise architecture and possess strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, flexibility in work arrangements, and travel opportunities to enhance client relationships.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in designing semantic architecture at an enterprise scale.
• Strong engineering mindset to build highly available and robust architecture frameworks.
• Experience in providing architecture alternatives and recommendations.
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills for fast-paced environments.
• Experience in providing architecture alternatives, POVs for implementation, and technology adoption.
• Familiarity with agile teams and short release cycles for large-scale solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design robust and scalable solutions consistent with industry practices.
• Drive technical architecture and design discussions with clients.
• Engage with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.

Skills

Client engagement

Technical architecture

Communication

Team leadership

Architecture alternatives

Tech leadership

Agile teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Job description

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 you’ll 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.

Our most valuable asset is our people. At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systems—the 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. Learn more 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.

ZS’s Digital and Technology group focuses on driving end‑to‑end Digital Transformation that includes Digital Strategy, Human centered Design, exploiting emerging technologies, and purposeful change management to improve customer and company results. The types of solutions include Digital Strategy and Advisory services, end‑to‑end Transformation Management, Enterprise Data, Analytics and AI, Intelligent Automation, reimagining business processes with digital first lens and building Digital Products, Solutions and Digital Platforms leveraging Big Data Technologies, AI/ML and Advance Analytics, Digital Platform configuration and integrations. We provide a complete spectrum of technology solutions, from strategy and roadmap definition to full scale implementation and ongoing operations. Our team possesses deep expertise in leading digital transformation, enterprise data analytic and AI, Data science and advanced analytics and building end‑to‑end digital.

Manager – Enterprise Architect in Tech and Cloud Advisory

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.

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.

What You’ll Do

• Design robust and scalable solutions consistent with ZS and industry practices; take advantage of the existing assets and maintain a balance between architecture requirements and specific client needs
• Drive technical architecture and design discussions with internal and client groups to brainstorm and finalize technology solutions
• Collaborate with the Architecture & Engineering expertise centre leadership to define technology roadmap and work with delivery team to put together a plan for technical implementation and stay on track
• Stay current on latest technology trends and architecture patterns, and lead the effort to develop ZS POV for strategic decision‑making
• Engage with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions
• Advance ZS’ technology offerings by innovating and scaling tech assets, driving feasibility analysis to select technologies/platforms that provide the best solution
• Define and establish a technical strategy, standards, and guidelines in the data architecture domain
• Groom junior team members and maintain a culture of rapid learning and explorations to drive innovations / POCs on emerging technologies and architecture patterns
• Participate and support the business development activities

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree with specialization in Computer Science, IT or other computer related disciplines
• 8+ years of relevant experience in designing semantic architecture at an enterprise‑scale
• Strong engineering mindset to build highly available and robust architecture frameworks, technology solutions and reusable assets
• Expertise in one or more of initiatives like cloud strategy, IT transformation, and application portfolio assessment
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment
• Experience in providing architecture alternatives, product evaluation and recommendations, POVs for implementation/adoption
• Experience in scaling technology solutions aimed at solving complex business problems
• Knowledge of all phases of solution development for large‑scale solutions and experience working in agile teams with short release cycles
• Strong technical team leadership, mentorship and collaboration abilities

Perks & 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 intended country of employment. An on‑line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

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www.zs.com