Solution Design (SD) function is the bridge between the organization’s capabilities and the stated/unstated requirements of a Client/Prospect. The function is responsible for developing winning solutions while maintaining a fine balance between various elements. This involves (non-exhaustive) the following:
- understanding the Client’s eco system – their business – macro & micro economic view, competitors, financial performance, future, etc.
- mapping the requirement to our capability and offerings – identify any potential alliances, if required
- define the core solution to be positioned
- detail solution elements like effort estimation, Operating Model, Governance, Service level Agreements, Technology landscape, transition, and transformation and most importantly – an innovative commercial construct
- Participate in Due Diligence exercise and validate solution assumptions. This may be conducted at global locations of the Client/Prospect
- Continuously update own knowledge with respect to processes and technologies pertaining to required industry & functional domains
- Build winning story lines, templates and collateral that will benefit future solution offerings
- Manage relationships with all internal stakeholders and business functions to ensure smooth working of pursuits and transitions
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Consultant – Solution Design
This role focuses on clients across the following industries - Manufacturing, Retail – CPG, Services, Telecom etc.
There are 3 aspects to this function and the prescribed role will focus on atleast one of these aspects as the primary deliverable:
- Support Reactive proposal
- Support Proactive initiatives
- Develop Research-based proof of concept
Requirements:
- Minimum 12 years’ experience – preferably in the given industry segments - Manufacturing, Retail – CPG, Services, Telecom etc.
- Strong communication and technical writing skills
- Expertise in Microsoft excel, power point presentations (visualization, creation & presentation of ideas/content)
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills for ongoing internal/external interaction
- Consultative skills
- Ability to perform with stiff deadlines – it is the nature of the role and business
- Strong programme management skills – the role requires you to don many hats and to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and timelines – in a dynamic environment
- Flexibility with travel plans