Duck Creek Business Architect

Cognizant is looking for a Duck Creek Business Architect for developing customized product for our clients. The role is expected to drive technology discussions and analyze the current landscape for gaps in addressing business needs. Cognizant needs a motivated individual to challenge the status quo and provide thought leadership/best practices to enhance our current services and technologies.

An ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working in a fast paced, collaborative environment. Someone that values the "team" and leverages the opinions and expertise of their teammates to deliver quality.

• Location: Charlotte, NC / Jersey City NJ (Hybrid)

Roles & Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Cognizant requires a Business Architect/Functional Lead who demonstrates strong leadership abilities, is knowledgeable in Duck Creek Policy platform & P&C insurance domain and can work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The role is expected to be onsite in a hybrid manner and follow clients and Cognizant Return to Office mandates as they evolve. This employee will work with large implementation teams and work directly with clients to solve business problems. This role will be a liaison between business and IT and is expected to understand business problems and propose solutions using Duck Creek knowledge. Potential candidate will work in a team setting, providing guidance to less senior team members, communicating status to the client and project manager, and help keeping the project moving from a requirements aspect. Employee will independently ensure that the quality of a developed product has met the acceptance criteria for client delivery by providing in-depth knowledge of approved business and testing requirements, insurance, and technical aspects of Duck Creek products. Required Experience & Responsibilities. * DC Policy Business Analysis experience 10+ years * Overall P&C insurance domain experience 15+ years * Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group to include executives, managers, and subject matter experts * Ability to understand the business issues and data challenges of the customer and collaborate with the team to build and present solutions * Lead meetings with stakeholders to determine priorities and critical path items necessary to achieve defined objectives according to plan. * Ability to lead daily stand-up meetings for BA/Tech/QA team members if team size requires * Ability to provide expert guidance in the understanding of the insurance product and business needs of the customer * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Ability to generate and deliver informative and well-organized presentations * Ability to collaborate with a cross-geo business and technical team when nonstandard requirements / customization requests are identified to provide alternative business solutions and work arounds to meet the client's needs * Ability to assist with program management activities such as Identification of project risks and collaborate with the team to implement mitigation plans that follow through to risk closure * Experience in managing and prioritizing a product backlog from inception through implementation go live to include full program dependency planning to ensure cohesive delivery across the program lifecycle (Items such as integrations, client led deliverables, etc.) * Collaborate with team members (business, technical, quality) to ensure clarity and understanding of the business requirements, success criteria and outcomes desired by the client Must Have Skills

• Duck Creek Policy

Work Authorization

• Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S.,

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Location : Charlotte, North Carolina, United States || Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Feb 08 2024

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at or follow us

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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