Manager - Enterprise Data Management

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
What You'll Do:
Program Governance

• Manage the Program governance for the multiple projects within the same client group.
• Establish a cadence with clients where ZS has a forum to showcase the work we have been doing for the clients and how it is helping them meet their strategic objectives
• Impact Articulation - Connect the dots across different client project and articulate the value across at a program level
• Establish a strong communication cadence that enables ZS to highlight risks and key-wins in a consistent manner

Business Development

• Understand the client's strategic objectives and work with them to create a capability roadmap
• Based on the capability roadmap, bring the solutions from ZS to clients, and articulate the value to clients
• Support the development of proposals, pitches, and presentations for new projects.
• Contribute to thought leadership by publishing insights, attending industry conferences, and engaging in networking activities.
• Collaborate with offshore teams to develop innovative solutions for clients.

Project & Delivery Management

• Oversee multiple consulting engagements, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
• Develop project plans, define scope, and allocate resources efficiently.
• Ensure alignment of project deliverables with client expectations and business goals.
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive innovation and process improvements in project execution.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients in the onshore market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their business needs.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to address client challenges.
• Facilitate communication between onshore and offshore teams to ensure smooth project execution.

Process Optimization & Quality Assurance

• Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in project delivery.
• Maintain high standards of quality and ensure adherence to ZS methodologies.
• Drive automation and digital transformation initiatives where applicable.

What You'll Bring:

• Life Science experience is a Must (Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Products & Services)
• Databricks
• Snowflake
• Cloud native capabilities on AWS or Azure (AWS preferred)
• Airflow
• Informatica IDMC
• Python
• Strong background in data architecture, data solutions (e.g. big data, data lakes, lakehouse, data mesh, data fabric, data products, medallion architecture, data integration, data wrangling/transformation)
• Experience in full stack development
• Gen AI/AI/Agentic AI is a big plus
• Ability to communicate and facilitate meetings with senior stakeholders
• Experience in supporting, driving technology strategy is a big plus
• Experience driving planning, ideation, creation of technology business case and roadmaps is a big plus

Additional skills:

• Ensure the forecast for team hours are accurately updated in the system
• Track the project code is trending above the margin forecast
• Proactively take measures to limit scope crepe but setting right expectation with clients

Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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