Business Architect

About Sollers Consulting Sollers Consulting is more than a consultancy and software integrator. As a company founded in 2000, our mission has been to transform the financial & insurance industries by helping them adapt to new technologies. The power of collaboration and the limitless potential of Sollers people are at the root of our success. We strive to be the best at what we do, both in the eyes of our team and our customers. We put people at the heart of every project. Join us and make Sollers be driven by… you About Business Consulting: Continuous growth and agile way of collaboration defines our Business path. Everything we do – from requirements analysis, through testing to creating new solutions – is done with passion and high-quality assurance. With an open mind and business advisory craft at hand, our innovative teams lead our international clients to success. About the role. You will: Project Role on Implementation and Advisory Projects Lead business and IT projects for insurance companies, with a deep understanding of business processes and dependencies Translate business issues into IT blueprints and appropriate solutions Help navigate insurance clients to the best specific IT solutions Be responsible for the substantial part of the project Oversee project architecture, ensuring alignment with standards and managing risks and dependencies Act as a Product Owner, Scrum Master, or business architect based on project needs, taking full responsibility for the project’s architecture Support our clients with your knowledge by acting as advisor Build relations with key stakeholders based on substantiative knowledge and being seen as a trustworthy advisor Stay updated on industry trends and evaluate their potential impact on client IT architectures Support of Sales Activities Support B2B sales, including cross-selling and up-selling, by leveraging your deep understanding of client needs and decision-making processes Coordinate preparation of proposals, and present proposals to the clients’ key stakeholders, ensuring it is both substantively tailored to the client and cost-effective Present and justify architectural solutions to clients, including high-level estimates and technical recommendations Communicate effectively with clients, even in challenging or high-pressure situations, while managing their expectations Contribute to offer preparation by aligning solutions with client budgets and time constraints Support Company Development Guide multiple teams in designing solutions, fostering collaboration, and ensuring adherence to architectural standards Work closely with project managers on team oversight, providing feedback and supporting staffing decisions Build strong relationships with client architects and key stakeholders from business areas, ensuring project success and alignment with business goals About the requirements. You need: At least 7 years of professional experience in IT projects within the insurance sector and in an international environment A comprehensive understanding of how insurance companies operate, including relevant processes and business models B2B sales experience Proven experience in functional design and IT solution implementations Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with clients Creativity, resourcefulness, and proactivity in solving complex problems Strong analytical thinking and synthesis skills to ensure the quality of your team’s deliverables Demonstrated team management skills and accountability for team results Proficiency in English and German About the wishes. Nice to haves: Project management skills and experience Experience with implementation projects of large enterprise software (ideally Guidewire Suite) Experience in implementation-related or strategic consulting, particularly in insurance Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with client stakeholders About our promises. We can offer: Flexible working hours and a hybrid home office model (2-3 times per week in the office) as work-life balance is crucial at Sollers. A chance to be promoted twice a year and a clearly defined career path with salary forecast. Opportunities for growth with a training budget that you can use for courses and conferences. We also provide access to an online training platform and co-fund language classes. An internal coach to guide you through the onboarding, further training and career opportunities, plus a budget to be used for your lunches together. A chance to #domore for the planet and the community as part of Sollers Change Makers – our volunteering program. Lots of teambuilding activities, trips, hobby groups and cultural events to create a company powered by teamwork. Probably all the benefits you can think of