Solutions Principal

• DOMAIN: MAINFRAME - INFRASTRUCTURE
• TOTAL EXPERIENCE: 15+ YEARS
• RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: 10 – 15 YEARS

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in system programming, architecture & design experience in Mainframe infrastructure projects .
• Strong knowledge/understanding of Mainframe & Storage hardware systems.
• Relevant SME expertise & strong understanding of Enterprise Mainframe Architecture
• Strong technical knowledge of one or more mainframe subsystem technologies (Ex: z/OS, CICS, DB2, IMS, Mainframe security, middleware, job schedulers and other third-party ISV products)
• Strong knowledge and experience in IBM and ISV (BMC, CA-Broadcom, Rocket etc.) SW licensing and pricing.
• Previous experience in providing / implementing mainframe service improvement plans.
• Previous experience in providing / implementing mainframe 3rd party SW replacements and SW rationalization .
• Provide thought leadership & solutions to the customer around value adds that could be provided apart from the regular program activities viz. Legacy modernization, decommissioning applications, MIPS optimization, storage consolidation solutions, etc.
• Experience in Pre-Sales Activities (indicative list of activities given below)
• Contributions to RFI & RFP technical proposals
• Presenting and designing technical solutions
• Performing brief Pilots and Proofs of Concept
• Provide consulting and/or SME scoping assistance to Solutions as needed
• Exposure to SOWs & pricing metrics specific to Mainframe Infrastructure service delivery
• Provides mainframe consulting services to clients including identifying needs, designing, influencing and implementing proposals.
• Expert in technology solution implementation capabilities, architecture, development and design
• Ability to multi-task in support of Pre-Sales & Technical Solutioning activities independently

GENERAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Proactive self-starter who can manage time and efforts independently.
• Equally effective in one-to-one and group settings
• Ability to deliver formal presentations at different levels within an organization.
• Strong ability to listen to business needs, identify desired outcomes and craft comprehensive solutions while building credibility in relationships.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Able to respond well to questions in an unstructured format; Able to present to small or large audiences.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents technical and non-technical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information effectively; Develops alternative solutions.
• Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently. Maintain a planned agenda.
• Displays a willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Makes timely decisions.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail; sets the bar as best of breed.
• Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Functions across a variety of industry segments; Assimilates new technologies in a timely manner; Maintains skill in current technologies.
• Ability to travel at least 50%.