Pre-Sales Solution Architect

Pre-Sales Solution Architect (Insurance solutions)Duties & ResponsibilitiesShall perform the role of a trusted technology advisor / solution architectIs expected to drive large transformation work across key clientele -existing and newIs expected to be part of large transformation programs and specifically platform driven /enabled transformation programsWhiteboard > shape up the client thought process > evolve a conceptual solution > work with the eco-system and provide directions to the independent solution streams > stitch it together > iterate with the client and other technology architects deriving from a business need. Other technology architects include:Technology ArchitectureComponent ArchitectureApplication ArchitectureInformation ArchitectureIntegration ArchitectureHardware ArchitectureDeployment / Cloud ArchitectureBe integral part of pursuits with the Service line Sales / Pursuit leaders / Client Partners community along with the deal team which may comprise of other architectsOnce sales are completed, the role may sometimes transition into delivering the solution that has been sold and continue to be the trusted advisor to the clientWill report into the solutions leader for the geographyThe role will be measured on the following KRAs:TCV influencedNet new revenue influencedCSAT on programs being runNet influence in building transformational program solutioning, and management capabilities Experience & Skills12+ years of experience in solutioning for complex programsStrong insurance domain experience and understand the leading Insurance COTS products across distribution, policy administration and claims etc like e.g., eBao, C2L, DXC Integral Life/Group/P&C, Duck Creek, Guidewire, Callidus, FineosFamiliar with working in programs like legacy modernization, M&A, product implementation, agents/customer portal and regulatory programs like IFRS 17Good understanding of business led programs around distribution, underwriting, claims etcGood understanding of the Insurance domains - life and P&C insuranceGood understanding of Insurance Enterprise ArchitectureTechnology and Digital trends in InsuranceExposure to evolving Insurtech platforms in APACDelivery experience in Insurance projectsPreferable to have experience in supporting pursuits and delivering multiple transformation and/or other packaged solutions supporting value chains across insurance industrySignificant experience in the APAC region designing and Implementing transformation programsHands on experience in solutioning transformation dealsFamiliar with various deal constructs and engagement models for stitching large transformation dealsExperience in evaluating options for tool / technology product selection, compare and contrast on various evaluation parameters and help arrive at the final selectionFamiliar and with hands on experience with most technology clusters - MS, Java, Oracle, ERP, Open standards / TOGAF / industry standard frameworks and various common cloud platformsFamiliar with the latest trends and common solutions on data management & analytics, IOT, digital engineering principlesUnderstand the broad strategy of the enterprise, recommend solutions propositions keeping in mind the entire client eco-system which is fit for purposeAbility to have conversations and present propositions to the CXO group and carry the relationship along driven by contentAbility to derive and drive development of executable solution from a defined business need / architecture towards an executable solutionExcellent verbal and written communication skills with strong executive presence  We invite you to write in to Kevin at , with your updated CV (in MSWord format). We regret to inform only selected candidates will be notified. However, if you are not selected, we will keep your CV and contact you for suitable role(s) that comes along.Kevin ChongWA: EA Reg No. R1109670EA License No. 22S1412