Managed Services and Outsourced Solutions Manager - Solutions Architect Location FlexibleHybrid

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*All locations may be considered for this position with hybrid flexibility.

Presales Solution Architect Manager Managed Services

Catamaran is a comprehensive suite of Outsourced Solutions within RSM Consulting designed to empower businesses by seamlessly managing and integrating their backoffice functions. Through our industryleading expertise and bestinclass processes we provide clients with the strategic support needed to optimize operations enhance efficiency and accelerate business growth.

We are seeking a clientfacing PreSales Solutions Architect to collaborate with various stakeholders in developing an integrated solutions for our clients. As a Presales Solutions Architect at RSM you will play a pivotal role in driving the firms growth strategy by delivering innovative solutions across the Tax Assurance and Consulting space. You will collaborate closely with our clients internal teams and technology partners to design develop and implement robust processes and Technology solutions that address complex business challenges.

The Presales Solutions Architectdevelop tailored product and service solutions that aligns clients needs in optimizing cost systems data and processes. This role involves analyzing the clients current landscape identifying key priorities and designing solutions that drive efficiency and integration.

The team is involved with the sales cycle at the time of inception and involved in the development of solution components. They are expected to work with a broad range of services and technology offerings that RSM offers to its clients and own the product solutions blueprint to handoff to service delivery.

Collaborate with business analysts developers and project managers to ensure that solutions are delivered on time within budget and to the highest quality standards.

The Lead Solutions Architect collaborates with different teams which will include all other functions of the Architecture team to determine which technologies to use which processes need to be developed the services to be delivered the resources required and then provide the Commercial team with these inputs.

Responsibilities:

• Engage with internal stakeholders to identify and qualify managed services opportunities focusing on finance processes IT infrastructure digital solutions management Consulting.
• Develop and execute strategies to drive lead conversion ensuring alignment with client needs.
• Take ownership of the opportunity pipeline demonstrating selfmotivation and accountability in driving results.
• Stay informed on industry trends emerging technologies and client challenges to design tailored solutions.

• Leverage best practices across industries to design and implement effective transition strategies.
• Ensure seamless migration of processes from various locations to managed services while minimizing operational disruptions.
• Apply expertise in outsourcing models including offshore deployments to optimize cost and efficiency.
• Collaborate with service line SMEs to develop industryspecific collaterals and response models for accelerated client engagement.
• Respond to RFPs/RFIs with comprehensive solutions that highlight the organizations capabilities in delivering valuedriven managed services.
• Prepare compelling proposals and assist the sales team in client presentations.
• Work closely with the commercial pursuit team to provide input into pricing models ensuring competitive and profitable solutions.
• Collaborate with bid governance operational leadership and industry partners to build scalable highvalue solutions aligned with client objectives.
• Identify document and communicate solution risks including dependencies on external agencies during transitions.
• Work with the services architect to validate solution feasibility before finalizing pricing and client engagement.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies that enhance service offerings ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Research evaluate and provide recommendations on buildorbuy options to maximize value.
• Create maintain and communicate solution architecture documentation for leadership buyin and approval.
• Collaborate with other solution architects to develop reusable solution patterns applicable across multiple products and platforms.
• Collect and analyze benchmarking data to ensure process efficiency and alignment with best practices.
• Participate in strategic planning and operational reviews providing insights that drive business growth.

• Support innovation efforts by identifying technology and solution roadmaps that enhance service capabilities.
• Design and implement structured transition roadmaps to ensure seamless migration of processes to a managed services model minimizing disruption and maintaining operational continuity.
• Define clear ownership accountability and governance structures for transition ensuring alignment with compliance risk management and client expectations.
• Leverage best practices in workforce planning automation and offshore deployment strategies to enhance efficiency and costeffectiveness during transitions.
• Identify potential risks related to knowledge transfer operational handoffs and external dependencies implementing proactive measures to ensure smooth .

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required.
• 8 years of experience in Process and Technology solutions architecture.
• 10 years of solution development and client engagement experience.
• Experience in building solutions in the finance domain and technology sales is preferred.
• Strong understanding of managed services related to finance processes IT infrastructure digital solutions Cyber Security across various industries and PE channels.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and best practices.
  • Proven ability to lead crossfunctional teams drive process improvements and manage complex solution development initiatives.
  • Experience in Public Accounting industry or a part of large managed services organization.
  • Prior experience in a similar role for implementing solutions for global managed services clients leveraging multiple technologies and platforms as required.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to innovative technologies required.

TECHNICAL/ SOFT SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills with a high degree of comfort speaking with clients leadership and project team members required.
• Working knowledge of hardware software RPA tools and methodologies required
• Knowledge and understanding of SDLC Software Architecture patterns and API programming required.
• Working knowledge of software development tools and methodologies required
• Must be an initiativetaker and have the analytical skills required for the job.
• Must be a confident leader in influencing the solution strategy with Clients.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members

At RSM we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our offer flexibility in your schedule empowering you to balance lifes demands while also maintaining your ability to serve more about our total rewards at applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; predisposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.

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