Solutions Architect - Banking & FInancial Services Consulting
Senior Manager, Consulting
Banking & Financial Services (BFS)
Dearborn, MI
ABOUT US
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at .
COGNIZANT CONSULTING
Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program and change management capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value.We provide a number of Business/IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Re-Engineering & Transformation, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions. The Cognizant Consulting team is a high performing organization that is continually expanding our client base and increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we're growing!
The Role
Our Commercial Lending Consulting group is looking for an experienced Solutions Architect to join our team. We are looking for a highly skilled and forward-thinking individual who excels at designing and implementing technology solutions. As a Solutions Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping and optimizing asset finance operations for our clients, driving efficiency, compliance and growth.
We are committed to delivering exceptional value and innovation to our clients. As Solutions Architect, you will lead a team of dedicated professionals and collaborate closely with clients to understand their strategic objectives and technical requirements. Your expertise and thought leadership will be instrumental in crafting comprehensive and scalable solutions using the Alfa systems, while ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure and data sources.
We are seeking an individual with extensive experience in solution architecture and a deep understanding of the automotive lending systems capabilities. As a senior leader, you will be responsible for guiding and mentoring your team, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring the successful execution of complex projects. Your strong business acumen and technical proficiency will be crucial in driving transformative change for our clients and positioning BFS Consulting group as a trusted partner in the commercial lending industry.
You will also be accountable for delivering within Cognizant's Five Pillars of Consulting Excellence, which are: 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, & 5) People Development. This means overseeing advisory consulting engagements, being a trusted advisor to clients, establishing oneself as a thought leader in your field, solving complex problems, consultatively working with a client to achieve business goals, driving contributions to offerings and innovations, and serving as a people leader, guiding multiple teams as they work to transform a client and the world. In addition to enabling consulting excellence through the Five Pillars of Consulting, the specific requirements for this position are below.
Our solutions are in demand and we're passionate about making a difference. If you have experience with the above, are a selfless leader, and are committed to client-facing environment; if you want to grow your career with a team that wants to build something great together, we want to hear from you! Apply now!
Responsibilities
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient Alfa Systems solutions.
Design and architect Alfa Systems solutions based on industry best practices and business needs.
Lead the development and implementation of Alfa Systems modules, including configuration, customization, and integration with other systems.
Define and document technical specifications, system architecture, and data models for Alfa Systems projects.
Conduct performance tuning and optimization activities to enhance the overall performance of Alfa Systems solutions.
Provide technical guidance and support to development teams throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Collaborate with project managers to ensure successful delivery of Alfa Systems projects within defined timelines and budget constraints.
Perform system testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to identify and resolve technical issues.
Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in the Alfa Systems ecosystem and provide recommendations for system enhancements and improvements.
Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers to evaluate and integrate new technologies and tools into the Alfa Systems environment.
Qualifications
12 + years of professional experience working in management consulting, at least 5 years of which were in a... For full info follow application link.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
