Principal Solution Architect

This person will have full ownership for the solution for multiyear multi tower outsourcing deals with TCV >

€ 50 M and must have the appropriate experience in delivery management, Industrialization, Innovation, productivity & margin improvements. Typically, lead to shape the solution across all dimensions.

• Multiple years of Application services (AMS) experience, ideally with delivery background and experience in leading solutions for multi-tower, complex deals
• Develop the overarching solution strategy that brings together the client objectives on one hand and the best of Capgemini Global Business Lines, practices, and service lines on the other hand
• Personally, lead solution development across a few towers and for the rest of the towers provide guidance and direction to align with the broader solution strategy
• Experience in Transformational deals covering e.G., transforming to target platforms, operating model from traditional waterfall to agile, DevOps or product orientation etc.
• Covering all aspects of the IT landscape and software development lifecycle (build to run) with good understanding to lead discussions internally and externally
• Preferably, experience across multiple industry sectors and technologies
• Preferably consulting experience to shape deals from RFI to RFP, BAFO and contracting
• Ability to take ownership for all costing and estimations on complex multi tower deals
• Good understanding of contracting and commercials, complex pricing models
• Ability to lead, orchestrate and motivate large (20-100) leveraged teams for the deal duration
• Experience on all levels with client organization up-to CxO level - Establishing and nurturing client relationships (operational, senior management and CxOs) during deal pursuits
• Good understanding of current and emerging offerings in the industry such as cloud, digital, and cybersecurity.
• Taking end-to-end ownership of the solution during the pursuit process – working closely with experts from all areas of the organization
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills – presenting and defending the solution internally and externally from operational to CXO levels, representing the ownership and pushing for best outcomes even on short notice and under pressure
• Strong problem-solving skills and a creative approach to tackle complex challenges.
• A self-motivated personality with the capacity of multi-tasking, ability to accept change and drive to win

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