Chief Ent Deal Soln Architect

Cognizant

18 - 20 years

Chennai

Posted: 3/30/2025

Job Description

Job summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Director with 15 to 18 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive technical knowledge and a proven track record in designing and implementing robust architectural solutions. This role requires a strategic thinker who can drive innovation and ensure the alignment of technology with business goals.

Responsibilities

Develop Solution Strategy

Define the Solution area and the outcomes the team aims to achieve for customers

Develop Overall Solution and differentiation against competitor trends with focus on tech evolution new threats

Develop a vision and comprehensive strategy for the Solution as well as execution roadmap

b. Manage Solution area quality

Ensure Solution area quality is in line or above GSA standard

Support pursuit teams and troubleshoot solution challenges as needed

c. Own Solution management

Identify solution gaps opportunity for new solution development

Develop solution strategy and roadmap aligned with the most attractive win themes and selection criteria

Design and develop a suite of repeatable and scalable solutions that address critical client business outcomes

Manage solution lifecycle ideation to execution and identify enhancement areas in new offerings competitiveness as needed

Oversee GSA industrialization internally SLS Client partners and externally clients stakeholders etc

d. Manage Solution trends

Manage translation of business problems into IT solutions and work with sales leads assist sales team qualifying prospects

Participate with sales and account teams in shaping solution for select Elite account penetration expansion strategies

e. Credentialize solutions

Be accountable for directing the deal solution process end to end across set of opportunities

Ensure Solution Pursuit and Delivery teams are engaging clients in region to explore opportunities and better define desired business outcomes through workshops digital dialogues demos PoCs

Provide input for Pursuit and Delivery teams to support priority customers in imagining how solutions can improve their business

Ensure team is equipped and trained to credentialize solution with customers though deep subject matter expertise and experience in the specific markets industry geo practice area

Engage priority clients directly to credentialize solutions

Certifications Required

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) TOGAF Certification

About Company

Cognizant is a global leader in technology and consulting services, helping businesses transform their operations through digital solutions. Specializing in IT services, including software development, business process outsourcing, and consulting, Cognizant supports clients across industries such as healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and retail. With a focus on innovation, Cognizant assists organizations in modernizing their technology, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer experiences. Headquartered in the U.S., it is consistently ranked among the most admired companies in the world and is a member of the NASDAQ-100.

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