US Insurance Domain Leader

This opportunity is within the Banking, Financial services and Insurance industry vertical of Wipro’s Domain & Consulting unit. This is a US-based regional position to lead the growth charter for Insurance consulting business. The role will require building on existing capabilities to deliver significant growth and scale. The role holder is expected to influence the portfolio of services, strategic accounts and C-level relationship, thereby enabling growth of the consulting business and Wipro’s wider services business in Insurance.

The role holder will also be a key partner in driving business strategy of the US Insurance business. Responsibilities Core responsibilities will include:
Growth:
Defining a sound business growth strategy. Focus on significantly growing the consulting business’s overall contribution to Wipro’s North America Insurance business with higher billing rates and margins. Ensure the consulting business opens new business opportunities and enhances Wipro’s client positioning Solutions:
Identifying & defining differentiated services and solutions for Insurance clients across P&C and L&A sub-segments Practice Management:
Manage a diverse team of geographically distributed consulting professionals across different experience levels, including their goals & objectives, mentoring, career planning etc.

Competency:

Defining & supporting a strong competency/capability-building strategy Partnerships:
Working with global leadership team and Alliance team to nurture partner ecosystem in focus areas to enhance market positioning and commercial footprint in Wipro’s package-enabled business Branding:
Working with global leadership team and Marketing team to enhance Wipro’s brand positioning - increasing Wipro’s mindshare in the Insurance industry ecosystem (product companies, analysts and influencers) Capabilities Strategic thinking Big picture orientation, conceiving effective strategies to drive growth for the vertical Analytical thinking & problem solving skills Ability to comprehend complex scenarios, propose effective implementation plans & solutions in tackling challenges Leadership & Interpersonal skills Ability to drive & lead the strategic execution, manage change, build relationships with clients, partners, motivate teams & achieve results Thought Leadership Ability to converse with industry leaders, analysts and formulate POV on trends and proactively propose solutions, investment decisions along with published artifacts, industry speakerships, analyst interactions etc.

Personal Drive Entrepreneurial drive with a can-do attitude, a strong desire to learn and shape one’s own career path. Delivery Capabilities Delivery and program expertise with experience in handling multi shore consulting projects with distributed teams Qualifications Required

Experience of leading a fast growing consulting business Relevant experience working as an SME in the Insurance capability within in a consulting organization that would position you in a leadership position Ownership in Solution incubation and IP-creation Strong knowledge of and networks within the North America insurance market Experience in consultative selling and creating client business case for value-based pitches

Skills:

Significant transformation proposition definition and engagement shaping using core and disruptive technologies to solve business problems to clear business benefits Proven track record in growing as well as sustaining and growing client account revenues through existing and new consulting engagements Deep understanding of innovative customer models, products, services and business re-platforming strategies Outstanding leadership, communication, relationship building and networking skills on the client side, Wipro partners and internal organisation Creative and motivating consulting leader that can gel diverse teams to common outcomes Entrepreneurial drive with a can-do attitude and pragmatic approach, together with a strong desire to learn and shape your own career path Gravitas to engage and grow relationships with senior business and IT clients Exemplary professional and corporate image Highly adaptable in…