Lead Applications Solutions Architect |Vice President (VP)
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/Key Responsibilities
As a Lead Applications Solution Architect within the Operate Solution Hub, you will be responsible for driving end-to-end solutioning for complex, large-scale application-led deals across Application Management Services (AMS), and integrated services such as Infrastructure (IMS), Cloud (CMS), and Business Process Operations (BPO). This role focuses on developing scalable, effective, and value-driven solutions for client pursuits. You will partner with cross-functional teams to translate client requirements into actionable architectural designs, frameworks, and pricing models, contributing to the overall win strategy and profitability.
1. Application Solution Architecture & Design
- Develop solution storyboards, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, and review pricing model inputs.
- Define and validate Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), effort estimates, and delivery assumptions across the solution lifecycle
- Create differentiated deal structures and commercial models, embedding multitower synergies during solutioning.
- Create estimation frameworks and pricing model frameworks.
- Provide strategic oversight on contracting terms and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Own the development of end-to-end architecture for large, complex pursuits across AMS, IMS, CMS, and BPO.
- Drive solution tenets, estimation approaches, and integration strategies.
2. Client Interaction and Collaboration
- Lead client workshops, discovery sessions,
and technical presentations to understand requirements and articulate solution value.
- Create tailored application-led proposals with clear articulation of benefits, differentiators, and innovation.
- Articulate integrated solutions with clients by leading solution presentations and creating value propositions for client requirements.
- Support orals, RFP responses, and due diligence by presenting technical architecture and implementation roadmaps.
- Serve as a technical thought partner to client stakeholders and internal leadership.
- Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Lead and mentor solution architects, technical leads, and engineering teams.
- Collaborate with Transition, Delivery, and Tower SMEs to ensure solution feasibility and execution readiness.
- Present technology roadmaps, architectural strategies, and investment plans to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Support creation and refinement of Business Level Agreements (BLAs) and Experience Level Agreements (XLAs) aligned to solution commitments.
- Engage in internal solution reviews, governance forums, and compliance checks.
Experience
- 20 years of experience in Application Services and Solution Architecture, including large transformation and AMS deals.
- Deep knowledge of enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, custom apps), integration platforms, modernization frameworks, and cloud-native design patterns.
- Demonstrated experience in end-to-end solutioning and proposal development for large, complex, multi-tower engagements.
- Proven track record of engaging with senior stakeholders, presenting solutions, and influencing decision-making.
Educational Background
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is highly preferred.
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