Enterprise Architect- Tech & Cloud Advisory (Infrastructure Architecture)

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 an d passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
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Technology & Cloud Advisory
Manager- Enterprise Architect in Tech & Cloud Advisory
ZS's Technology Advisory Group ensures that our future information, technology, and architectural landscape is strategically planned and evolves as our business grows. We aim to balance future-proofing our end-to-end technology stack with accelerating innovation and streamlining the delivery of business capabilities. This role will support 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 to evolve our practice, enhance our assets and collaterals, build and manage client relationships, generate new business engagements, and provide thought leadership in the Technology and Architecture area.
What You'll Do

• Work on our transformation projects led by T echnology and Cloud Advisory , and enhance it for other functional areas within Pharma and B eyond Healthcare.

• Focus on all aspects of Business, Data, Application, and Technology (Infrastructure) Architecture.

• Engage in strategic projects with leading Pharma Commercial clients, leveraging ZS' domain expertise and systematic IT strategy approach to deliver successful client projects.

• C ontribut e to the growth of the Technology & Cloud Advisory practice and develop innovative solutions as per client needs.

• Navigate complex client requirements and expectations, providing research-backed alternatives while balancing multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.

• Assess current state, target state, conduct gap analysis, and create executable roadmaps, working on all aspects of business, data, application, and technology architecture.

• Support C lient Service Teams as an Architect, facilitate practice growth, and mentor team members.

• Collaborate with other spaces & practices in ZS and client organization.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree with specialization in Computer Science, IT or other computer related disciplines

• Experience in Pharma domain, primarily in Commercial functional area.

• 10 + years of relevant experience in designing s olutio n and/or system architecture at an enterprise-scale .

• Advanced architecture skills supported by good know-how of industry standards like TOGAF, Zachman , C4, AWS Well-Architecture Framework, etc.

• Experience with IT Strategy, Portfolio Assessment and transformation initiatives , is desirable .

• Ability to assess Business, Data, Applications, and Technology architecture aspects holistically.

• Desirable to have e xperience is designing solutions to manage non-functional requirements like security, performance, scalability & availability, access management.

• Strong client engagement and communication skills.

• Familiarity with recent developments in data & analytics space, GenAI , Intelligent Automation.

• Ability to lead a team of technology experts and incorporate best practices to delver a quality outcom e.

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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