Job Description

Role: Enterprise Architect, BFSI

Geographical Coverage: ASEAN

Base Location: Singapore

Summary of Role

Do you have a passion for architecting complex IT solutions? We are seeking a talented Enterprise Architect to join our growing Multi-Service Integration organization. In this role, you will be an integral part of the client service team, solutioning large, multi-tower engagements across multiple business units.

An enterprise architect is responsible for the design of one or more applications or services within an organization and is typically part of a solution development team. He or she must have a balanced mix of technical and business skills, and will often work with technical architects for strategic direction. The main focus is on the technical decisions being made regarding the solution and how they impact the business outcomes.

You will craft top-notch solutions for our clients' transformation and outsourcing requirements. You will define and drive business-IT solutions that use innovative business processes, architectural and technical frameworks to provide client partners with viable, high value solutions to complex business problems. Our solutions are typically a combination of Digital, BPO, applications development, applications management and infrastructure services. This elite opportunity requires prior professional experience as an enterprise architect, with a consistent track record of running and winning deals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Shall perform the role of a trusted technology advisor / Enterprise solution architect
• Is expected to drive large transformation work across key clientele - Existing and new
• Is expected to be part of large transformation programs and specifically platform driven /enabled transformation programs
• Whiteboard > shape up the client thought process > evolve a conceptual solution > work with the eco-system and provide directions to the independent solution streams > stitch it together > iterate with the client and other technology architects deriving from a business need. Other technology architects include:

• Technology architecture
• Component Architecture
• Application architecture
• Information Architecture
• Integration Architecture
• Hardware Architecture
• Network, Hosting Architecture
• Deployment / Cloud Architecture

• Be integral part of pursuits with the Service line Sales / Pursuit leader / Client Partner community along with the deal team which may comprise of other architects
• Once sales are completed, the role may sometimes transition into delivering the solution that has been sold and continue to be the trusted advisor to the client
• Will report into the solutions leader for the Geo
• The role will be measured on the following KRAs:

• TCV influenced
• Net new revenue influenced
• CXO Relationship index in the target market
• CSAT on programs being run
• Net influence in building transformational program solutioning, and management capabilities

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 12-15 years of experience in solutioning for large complex programs
• Preferable to have experience in supporting pursuits and delivering multiple transformation AND / OR other packaged solutions supporting value chains across various Industries
• Need to have a good understanding of the Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI) as a whole across LOBs
• Need to have significant experience in the APAC region designing and Implementing transformation programs
• Excellent verbal, written communication skills and executive presence
• Preferable to have a Tech advisory background with BFSI clients across Geos
• Necessary to have had hands on experience in solutioning large transformation deals
• Need to be familiar with various deal constructs and engagement models for stitching large transformation deals
• Familiarity and hands on experience with most technology clusters - MS, UBM, Java, Oracle, ERP, Open standards / TOGAF / industry standard frameworks and various common cloud platforms
• Familiar with the latest trends and common solutions on Data Management & Analytics, AI, Blockchain, IOT, Digital Engineering principles
• Ability to understand the broad strategy of the enterprise, recommend solutions propositions keeping in mind the entire client eco-system which is fit for purpose
• Ability to have conversations and present propositions to the CXO group and carry the relationship along driven by content
• Ability to derive and drive development of executable solution from a defined business need / architecture towards an executable solution

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Job Posting : Oct 20 2022

About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @Cognizant.