Business Technology Consultant - Pharma

About the position Responsibilities • Have a significant direct client interaction, managing multiple projects simultaneously • Deeply understand client's business challenges and provide thought leadership in addressing issues • Work proactively to bring the best of ZS expertise to the client(s) • Work with onshore and offshore teams to develop price estimate, plan capacity, coordinate delivery of the end-to-end technology capability (BI Reporting, Analytics, AI, Digital, Big Data, Cloud, MDM) solution, report project status and act as escalation path for clients • Work in tandem with global counterparts in planning and accomplishing planned activities, identification or risks and mitigation strategy • Apply ZS methodology and Agile delivery concepts to the project(s) • Ensure technical design is robust and scalable solutions consistent with ZS and industry practices; take advantage of the existing assets and maintaining a balance between architecture requirements and specific client needs • Provide project leadership and direction on one or more projects while maintaining a high-quality level of service • Develop and manage client relationships on projects • As a technology leader, bring new ideas around technology trends, outlook for continuous improvement, and capabilities to our clients • Identify and drive opportunities of selling additional work to client • Update senior leaders, prepare and present compelling and creative client presentations • Identify latest technology trends and domain trends to develop ZS POV and drive innovative solutions for our clients • Serve as the single point of contact and advisor for clients to facilitate their business needs and program demands through solutions and services • Bridge business and technical teams by being fluent in the language of consulting (business drivers, process), design and technology (systems architecture, data warehousing, report creation) • Coach the cross-functional project team on the business perspective and strategic imperatives to inform key project decisions • Collaborate with other ZS internal expertise teams - Architects, Validation/ testing, etc. to ensure best in class technology solution • Mentor, develop and motivate ZS teams and people; Lead by example Requirements • Bachelor's/Master's degree with specialization in Computer Science, MIS, IT or another computer related discipline • 7+ years of relevant of hands on IT services or consulting industry experience leading medium-large scale technology solution delivery engagements • Minimum 5 years of experience leading large delivery teams • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects at the same time • Experience in leading and building POV on new technology or problem solving, Innovation to build firm intellectual capital • Extensive experience in big data and cloud technologies • Strong client presence and ability to communicate verbally and in writing technical concepts to all audiences • Significant supervisory, coaching and hands-on project management skills • Ability to manage a virtual global team environment that contributes to the overall timely delivery of multiple projects • Willingness to travel to other global offices as needed to work with client or other internal project teams Benefits • ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development • 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 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 Apply tot his job