ServiceNow Tech Solution Planning Manager

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Solution Architecture professionals translate client requirements into solutions that will create value for Accenture and our clients. They are master craftsmen using all tools in the arsenal, Solution Planners use their robust delivery skills, deep understanding of the competitive landscape and unparalleled knowledge of Accenture offerings to create win/win solutions for our clients and Accenture. Sales understanding and financial acumen allow them to empower our clients with creative solutions and advocate Accenture offerings within the market and our business.

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Role Definition

• This role is to lead the Cloud Migration and Modernization SA team across North America
• Cloud Migration and Modernization includes helping customers across the 7 R’s of the cloud migration and modernization journey
• The role is a client-facing role interfacing directly with our clients during our largest opportunities and co-develop a winning application migration & modernization solution based on the client’s business drivers.
• Role includes on-boarding, building and managing a team of cloud migration and modernization solution architects on the new ways of working and taking a holistic approach towards cloud migration and modernization
• Requires extensive focus on standardization of the solution principles and models for cloud migration and modernization
• On large deals, the role will require active involvement in defining our strategy and solution for cloud migration and modernization to increase our win probability
• Active collaboration with the sales and delivery teams to ensure that we drive towards higher win ratios
• Leverage the broader ecosystem to bring in accelerators to increase the solution efficiency
• Required to able to anchor and manage the interface with the IT stakeholders to be able to convince them of the application modernization solution
• Migration and Modernization solution team is part of the Cloud First Solutioning organization

Required experience

• In-depth knowledge and expertise in cloud migration modernization
• Experience co-developing complex solution with Clients.  Delivery and Sales experience preferred.
• Experience in solutions around infrastructure and application support, application development, testing, cloud native development
• Required to be well informed on technology trends and be able to keep oneself updated on new technologies
• Experience of participating in large/ complex cloud deals
• Ability to collaboratively work across the ecosystem including sales, delivery and other teams
• Ability to manage a team across North America

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