Portfolio LeadWhat You'll Do:- Drive growth and delivery of technology solutions for commercial pharma clients, focusing on 1-3 key accounts in the East Coast region
- 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
What You'll Bring:- Bachelor's/Master's degree with specialization in Computer Science, MIS, IT or another computer related discipline
- 10+ 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
- Certifications Preferred (Cloud Platforms, Project Management, Data and Analytics, AL/ML Certifications, Enterprise Architecture)
- 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
Additional skills:- 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
How you'll grow:- Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
- Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
- Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions
Perks & Benefits:At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States, visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS.
Hybrid working model: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.
