Lead Solution Architect

Managed Services Solutions Lead / ArchitectWipro is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. We leverage our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, operations, and emerging technologies to help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses.Wipro is recognized globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, strong commitment to sustainability, and good corporate citizenship. We have over 250,000 dedicated employees serving clients across 66 countries.We deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world.A career at Wipro means a lifelong opportunity to explore your potential, continuous growth, and the joy of working on the latest technologies alongside the finest minds in the industry.Job SummaryThe position is part of Fullstride Cloud and Infrastructure business for Europe. You will be joining a diverse team of experts who combine innovative thinking with breakthrough technologies to progress further and faster. Fullstride cloud Solutions is disrupting the competitive landscape by fusing digital ways of working with industry knowledge to create better business outcomes for our clients by partnering with Internal vertical domain teams and industry-leading technology alliances & startup ecosystems.The Architect will be responsible for creating solutions that help differentiate Wipro in the marketplace, enable large deal wins, focus on building relationships, and enhance Wipro's market positioning with the analyst and advisory community.Responsibilities:As a Managed Services Lead / Architect, you will use your expertise to construct specific and detailed solutions that encompass process, technology, project, and staffing plans. You will lead the design of high complexity and revenue custom services solutions by:Translating the client’s IT requirements into specific systems, applications, and/or process designs for custom technical solutions and proposals.Balancing the needs of sales and delivery to design a solution that meets or exceeds the requirements of service delivery.Tasks will include:Working in a Physical/Virtual team to create win solution strategy and tailored value proposition to customers.Aligning technology choices and their integrations with the respective technical towers and practices.Composing applicable Technical Solution Document, orchestrating the creation and negotiation of Statement of Works and SLA documentation related to the Proposal and Contracting phase of the opportunity.Ensuring delivery and risk assessments and corresponding remediation plans relative to custom solution proposals. Leading approvals and review discussions to ensure the associated workflow, documentation, and deliverables are met.Responsible for solution cost calculation of all services in scope including resources loading, products, and 3rd party costs by following organizational standard operating procedures relative to cost modeling.Participation in the construction of optimized commercial models that align with custom solution proposals.Responsibility extends beyond the sale into transition and transformation phase in the form of architecture review boards and innovation councils.The Lead Solution Architect will serve as a general service subject matter expert to both internal and external customers and will be exposed to a high degree to Wipro and Customer leadership to represent the entire deal solution in presentations and meetings.Qualification / Experience:At least 10 years of prior experience in Pre-Sales, design, and solutions roles in a global organization is mandatory.Excellent oral, written communication, and presentation skills in English.Conversational German in oral and written communication.Excellent customer handling skills.Committed to keeping customer timelines and ensuring quality of deliverables.Hands-on to execute tasks at hand without support.Self-driven with strong people coordination/management skills.Flexible to adapt to any situation in a bid process driven by customer success.Understanding of public and private cloud solutions and technologies.Understanding of Workplace solutions like O365, Service Desk, Service Management.Understanding of Next-Gen solutions leveraging technology like Digital, Automation, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence.Understanding of network and software-defined networking.Understanding of security aspects around the infrastructure solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr