Lead Solutions Architect - Technology at Cognizant in Providence, Rhode Island

Job Description:

Qualifications:

Science / Engineering BS Degree or equivalent

Responsibility & Innovation and Thought Leadership:

Incubate new product assets/ tools/ concepts to improve nonlinear revenue

• Build, publish/ review white papers / technical papers.


• Present the papers in national/ international publications & conferences.


• Foster an innovative culture within the team (encourage teams to determine solutions from other industries / verticals / partners and apply to problem context).


• Identify newer opportunities for contribution / newer ways of using technology for solving customer problems.


• Understand the clients’ requirements, pain points and arrive at a customized solution by rightly positioning Cognizant assets.


• Collaborate with technology groups and other alliances to bring standard methodologies on various technologies and tools.


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  Technology Consulting:

  
  


• Identify and understand the customer problem / engagement objectives.


• Develop custom solution by leveraging assets / services from the global market place Provide recommendations to the client on tools, technologies for deployment on the basis of features, cost & performance


• Build relationships and credibility with customers.


• Identify the appropriate quality model/ standard/ measure to be adopted in the project in conjunction with the customer requirements.


• Influence the customer to adopt the appropriate point of view on the solution aspects ( e.g., quality standard, solution option, technology option etc.).


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  COE / Practice Roadmap - Business Planning and Development:

  
  


• Understand problems from a customer/vertical perspective for developing specific solutions.


• Understand trends in technology landscape, customer buying patterns, market place shifts and identify newer opportunities for contribution.


• Develop business case for the new service offering.


• Identify the customer segment to position the new offering.


• Develop the high level build and launch plan/priority for the offerings in alignment with Cognizant focus areas.


• Develop the skills plan & budget requirements to support the new / current offerings.


• Develop business case for the initiatives.


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  New Solution Development:

  
  


• Identify objectives and define the planning process.


• Develop solution blueprint – involving partner capabilities, in-house capabilities and new build.


• Build in-house capabilities to support delivery in these new offerings.


• Business case development, joint GTM plan with the partner and collaterals.


• Create artifacts from perspective of technology, product, domain and infrastructure as applicable.


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  Alliance Management:

  
  


• Collaborate with colleagues to bring best practices to the table.


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  Knowledge Management & Capability Development:

  
  


• Identify technical skill gaps / capability gaps in comparison with the applicable business plan for the team.


• Arrive at roadmap to close the skills/ capability gap in collaboration with internal and external partners as appropriate.


• Support talent acquisition activities.


• Develop / Review collaterals from current/past engagements.


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  Project Control and Review:

  
  


• Provide technical SME support in reviewing large transformational / sophisticated technical solutions / data models in terms of compliance to requirements, efficiency of solution or implementation.


• Able to drive discussions to help resolve critical issues blocking program progress


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  IP Building and Management:

  
  


• Identify patentable components in the solution and follow up on IP filing with the vital teams.


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  People Management:

  
  


• Understand aspirations of associates, identify programs and certifications, growth areas for associates based on aspirations, project requirements.


• Mentor and coach associates.


• Set goals for team members and supervise performance.


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  Asset Development and Governance:

  
  


• As part of innovation / solution development, arrive at the asset development plan and business case.


• Provide the technical leadership, support and governance to build the assets.


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  Personal Characteristics:

  
  


• Superb team building skills with a predisposition to building consensus and achieving goals through collaboration and networking


• A strong achievement orientation and an entrepreneurial spirit to build the next generation practice


• A positive, results oriented style, evidenced by listening, motivating, delegating, influencing, and supervising the work being done to develop the next generation of leaders


• A high level of energy, sense of urgency, creativity, and decisiveness coupled with the ability/willingness to work hard


• An engaging/open interpersonal style complemented by the analytical pragmatism vital to quickly dissect highly sophisticated issues


• Ability to establish immediate credibility among his/her peers and wider partners as a professional who is respected for his/her intelligence and technical expertise


• Unquestionable integrity, credibility, and character who demonstrates high moral and ethical behavior


• Strong leadership and interpersonal/communication skills with professional staff, senior level executives, and the business community at large


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  Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse group of backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, inspires thought leadership, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is encouraged to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.

  If you’re comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!

  Cognizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

  Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network Assists Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to demonstrate the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and dedication to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service

  Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position whom are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)

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Technical Skills

* Proficiency Legends