Business Architect

Project Role : Business Architect
Project Role Description : Identify opportunities to deliver tangible business value by assessing the current state, capturing high-level requirements, and defining business solutions. Translate business needs into technology-enabled solutions and operating models. Support transformation by developing business cases and guiding implementation of key initiatives.
Must have skills : Platform Partner Ecosystem Enablement
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 12 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary: As a Partner Ecosystem Strategy Lead, you will be responsible for identifying, onboarding, and scaling strategic partnerships that complement and enhance company's client offerings. You will drive ecosystem-led growth by integrating Disruptors/startups to hyperscalers—into our innovation agenda and go-to-market strategy. Through structured governance, strategic alignment, and ongoing cadence with ecosystem partners, you will ensure that joint initiatives translate into measurable value for clients and the firm. Roles & Responsibilities: Partner Strategy & Identification o Proactively identify high-potential Disruptors that align with company's strategic priorities. o Collaborating with industry and domain leads to prioritize partnership needs across key growth areas (e.g., GenAI, Digital Twins, Supply Chain, Smart Manufacturing). o Lead due diligence and value assessment for potential partners. Joint Go-to-Market & Offering Enhancement o Co-create joint value propositions that integrate Disruptor innovation into company's offerings. o Working with practice leads and solution architects to embed Disruptor capabilities into scalable, market-ready assets. o Define and execute market entry strategies for partner-enabled solutions. Governance & Operational Enablement o Establish and run structured governance models and cadence meetings with Disruptors. o Track progress on joint initiatives, pipeline generation, and client adoption milestones. o Create visibility through dashboards, Disruptor health metrics, and executive readouts. Innovation Scouting & Disruptor Integration o Manage end-to-end innovation funnel: from scouting, evaluation, and onboarding to piloting and scaling disruptor-led solutions. o Work cross-functionally to support pilot design, execution, and client co-innovation showcases. o Maintain a pulse on deep tech and industry trends to inform partner strategy. Ecosystem Synergy & Collaboration o Drive cross-ecosystem collaboration (e.g., disruptors + platforms + internal offerings) to deliver differentiated client value. o Orchestrate workshops, innovation forums, and joint planning sessions to foster alignment and acceleration. Professional & Technical Skills: Must Have Skills: Strong background in Platform Partner Ecosystem Enablement, business development, or strategic alliances Skilled in innovation sourcing, partner evaluation, and business case development. Proven ability to define and operationalize governance models, success metrics, and strategic frameworks. Strong facilitation and communication skills to manage C-level and cross-functional stakeholder groups. Familiarity with Industry X domains such as Smart Connected Ops, Autonomous Robotics, Supply Chain AI, or similar. Experience in building joint GTM models, managing multi-party collaborations, and scaling emerging technologies. Proven ability to work across business and technology stakeholders with a collaborative, outcome-driven mindset. Passion for emerging tech, market trends, and enabling industry disruption through partner collaboration. Additional Information: The candidate should have 12+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, ecosystem management, or innovation leadership. This position is based at our Gurugram office. A 15 year full time education is required.

15 years full time education

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