Technology Strategy and Delivery Lead

Technology Strategy and Delivery Lead – X BY 2 Technology Consulting

Overview:
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Base pay range

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Associate Director of Recruiting at X BY 2

X by 2 is an IT consulting firm comprised of strategists, software architects and designers. Through cutting-edge technology, advanced data analytics and human-centric design, we help insurers and healthcare organizations meet the demands of today’s digital consumer.

We are looking for people who are passionate about solving business problems with technology and leading teams to deliver impactful solutions for our clients. The ideal candidate leads by example and drives themselves and their team to high performance to deliver high-quality solutions and exceed expectations. The role is described as “Project Quarterback” – an on-the-field leader who leads and executes with the team beyond traditional project management expectations.

Summary

Lead and participate in strategy engagements:

• Work with client C-Level executives and senior management to understand business and IT goals, challenges, and strategy; define technology strategy and initiatives spanning people, process and technology
• Interview subject matter experts, document current state, perform gap analysis, define solution architecture/future state, and evaluate/select solutions
• Collaborate with technical architects and developers to define recommendations and build a strategic roadmap
• Present and socialize recommendations and strategic roadmap to client stakeholders

Lead and participate in solution implementation programs / projects:

• Serve as the primary lead on solution implementation projects with accountability for success
• Projects span domains such as application, integration, data and AI/ML
• Lead and participate from discovery and planning through implementation and delivery
• Assemble and lead a cross-functional team of X by 2 consultants and client resources including Solution Architects, Technical Leads, Software/Data Engineers, UI/UX Designers, Business Subject Matter Experts and QA Engineers
• Manage budgets, scope, resources, communication and day-to-day execution
• Tailor agile delivery to align with agile principles; manage boards and ceremonies
• Participate in pre-sales meetings to showcase X by 2 capabilities
• Contribute to proposal creation, estimation and delivery
• Identify repeat business opportunities during client engagements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a software engineer developing enterprise solutions
• 5+ years of experience as a consultant
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare or insurance domains
• 2+ years of experience leading agile software development teams
• 2+ years of experience leading or participating in strategy engagements

Key Skills

• Ability to learn and adapt across business and technology domains; often acts as product/solution owner
• Proficient in creating compelling artifacts and presentations for technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to build credibility and rapport with client stakeholders and team members
• Emotional intelligence to monitor, resolve issues and keep stakeholders aligned
• Strong sense of accountability for project outcomes and a proactive mindset
• Understanding of agile philosophy and tailoring methodologies accordingly

Our Philosophies

• Agile approach with emphasis on people, value delivery, and client collaboration
• Learning and reuse through patterns and frameworks
• Deliver results by leading capable teams across full lifecycle
• No technology bias; choose solutions that fit the client
• Commitment to continuous learning and expanding toolsets

Work Environment and Culture

• Collaborate with talented people and leaders who challenge and grow
• Work with seasoned architects to solve problems and challenge assumptions
• Small teams offer rapid growth and increased responsibilities based on performance
• Open and inclusive environment; everyone can contribute ideas
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Professional Self-Development Program
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Professional Dress Allowance
• Recognition programs and experiential…