Chief Architect

3 days ago

United Kingdom Tata Consultancy Services Full time

Role: Chief Architect

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Edinburgh, UK

Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

The Role

The Technology Partner role is expected to work along with Client Partner to advise CXO on new age Architecture, Solution & Engineering to make Customer Technology directorate an effective and efficient organization. A strategic thinker, well versed with market trends, setting the technology vision and steering the Tech team in the right direction.

This role is expected to bring Technology leadership within TCS and enhance Technology transformation footprint in the client engagements, differentiating TCS brand. This role will engage with CXOs in Technology consulting and expected to engage in

Strategy & Transformation Large Transformation Program – Technology StrategyNext Gen EngineeringTechnology Trend and Insights

Key responsibilities:

Strategy & Organization Transformation

  • Work with customer CTO, CDEO and other CXOs to support them in their technology strategy and thought leadership, e.g. setting a vision for how technology will be used in the company to drive the transformation in an efficient manner.
  • Work with account leadership to elevate technology leadership within the accounts, showcasing TCS power and to be referred to as “Trusted Advisors” to further grow.
  • Collaborate with TCS cross functional colleagues (e.g., BTAG, TEG, Innovation) and senior leadership on executing organization strategy across technology, learning & development, talent pool and culture change and client offerings.
  • Work with TCS G&T & Innovation network and other relevant FinTech’s deemed suitable to provide joint cutting-edge solutions, which allow TCS to collaborate and bring uniqueness to existing new clients.
  • Work with TCS senior leadership on creating a go-to market strategic plan for short, medium, and long term.

Chief Architect – Consulting & Advisory

  • Engage in interim roles and develop strong relationships across client c-suite and decision makers and influencers.
  • Engage with customer CTOs and Chief Architects to understand their technology strategy and provide inputs to further improve the roadmap and execution flow.
  • Work with account teams / client partner on presenting delivery successes in transparent, strong, and positive way to drive growth and quality of business and future pipeline.
  • Outline the goals for Innovation, research, and development.

Large Transformation Program – Technology Strategy

  • Strategies and lead the technology shaping of large Transformation Programme with customers so that the technology solution meets Customer’s objectives.
  • Collaborate with account architect team and show the big picture so that everyone is aligned for a common goal for success.
  • Develop and nurture strong, positive relationships with key stakeholders to ensure smooth engagement.
  • Provide effective leadership and support so that the change vision is delivered using innovative technology solutions

Technology Trend and Insights

  • Conduct our own research and work with TCS colleagues on producing actionable market intelligence on opportunities within the industry, clients and technological trends and potential offerings which TCS can capitalize upon.
  • Drive the Technology strategy and solution roadmap of new areas for growth
  • Gain intelligence on client technology spend and strategies to penetrate and gain more wallet-share for TCS
  • Work with existing new clients on providing them with market trends and insights into technological changes, TCS perspectives, roundtable events (TCS & Partners) where we can further develop relationships, untapped opportunities and TCS brand.

Your Profile

Key skills/knowledge/experience:

  • Ability to interact at senior levels, and executive levels C suite & leadership teams.
  • Ability to advice the customer CXOs at a level that is required before introducing SMEs.
  • Prior experience of Technology Leadership roles
  • Very good grip on technology trends
  • Expertise in leading technology strategy/solution for large deals and advising solutioning team.
  • Good connects in the service industry and in the geography.
  • Ability to work with diverse TCS teams in various service lines, across multiple time zones.
  • Strong Communications written & spoken with confidence to explain complex ideas to technology, business & C-suite clients.
  • Experience of working at a senior level in a complex environment, managing multiple transformation projects with a range of stakeholders

Good to have:

Rewards & Benefits

TCS is consistently voted as a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing

At TCS, we believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our diversity motto is ‘Inclusion without Exception’.

You’ll find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join. Our diversity, inclusion and social activities include LGBTQ+ and mental health networks, as well as health and wellness initiatives and sports events (we even sponsor the London Marathon).

We are open to all and treat applications equally, regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, age, sexual orientation, or beliefs.

If you are an applicant who needs an accommodation due to a disability to complete an employment application, or during any phase of the hiring process, please contact us at v.vigneshkumar@tcs.com with the subject line: “Disability Accommodation Request”.

Due to the high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion.

Application Process

1. Online application > 2. Technical discussion > 3. Managerial discussion > 4. HR discussion (EP role – usually)

Join us and do more of what matters. Apply online now.

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