Manager - Tech Consulting

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

• Have significant direct client interaction, managing multiple projects simultaneously;
• Deeply understand client's business challenges and provide thought leadership in addressing issues. Work proactively to bring the best of ZS expertise to the client(s);
• Work with onshore and offshore teams to develop price estimate, plan capacity, coordinate delivery of the end-to-end technology capability (BI Reporting, Analytics, AI, Digital, Big Data, Cloud, MDM) solution, report project status and act as escalation path for clients;
• Work in tandem with global counterparts in planning and accomplishing planned activities, identification or risks and mitigation strategy;
• Apply ZS methodology and Agile delivery concepts to the project(s);
• Ensure technical design is robust and scalable solutions consistent with ZS and industry practices; take advantage of the existing assets and maintaining a balance between architecture requirements and specific client needs;
• Provide project leadership and direction on one or more projects while maintaining a high-quality level of service;
• Develop and manage client relationships on projects. As a technology leader, bring new ideas around technology trends, outlook for continuous improvement, and capabilities to our clients;
• Identify and drive opportunities of selling additional work to client. Update senior leaders, prepare and present compelling and creative client presentations;
• Identify latest technology trends and domain trends to develop ZS POV and drive innovative solutions for our clients.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's/Master's degree with specialization in Computer Science, MIS, IT or another computer related discipline;
• 7+ years of relevant hands-on IT services or consulting industry experience, leading medium-large scale technology solution delivery engagements;
• Experience working with R&D or commercial pharma transformation programs is a plus;
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects at the same time;
• Experience in leading and building POV on new technology or problem solving, Innovation to build firm intellectual capital;
• Extensive experience in big data and cloud technologies;
• Strong client presence and ability to communicate technical concepts to all audiences;
• Significant supervisory, coaching and hands-on project management skills;
• Ability to manage a virtual global team environment that contributes to the overall timely delivery of multiple projects;
• Willingness to travel to other global offices as needed to work with client or other internal project teams;
• Fluency in English;
• Client-first mentality;
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach.

How you'll grow:

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways;
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities;
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions.

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At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community . For details on total rewards in Switzerland , visit ZS Switzerland office locations | Where we work | ZS .