About this opportunity
X by 2 lists this Technology Strategy and Delivery Lead opportunity in farmington hills, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
X by 2 is an IT consulting firm comprised of strategists, software architects and designers. Through cutting-edge technology, advanced data analytics and human-centric design, we help insurers and healthcare organizations meet the demands of today’s digital consumer.
We're looking for people that have the passion for solving business problems with technology and for leading teams to deliver solutions that are impactful for our clients. The ideal candidate has an innate desire to lead by example and drive themselves and their team to perform at their highest levels to deliver high quality solutions and exceed expectations. We internally name this role “Project Quarterback”, borrowing the analogy from American football. The project quarterback is an on the field leader that is leading and executing the plays with the team that goes well beyond the industry expectations of a project manager or a project administrator.
Summary
Lead and participate in strategy engagements:
Work with client C-Level executives and senior management to understand business and IT goals/challenges/strategy and define technology strategy/initiatives that span people, process and technology
Interview subject matter experts, document current state, perform gap analysis, define solution architecture / future state and perform research and solution evaluation / selection
Work with technical architects, experience architects and developers to define recommendations and build a strategic roadmap
Present and socialize recommendations and strategic roadmap to client stakeholders
Lead and participate in solution implementation programs / projects:
Serve as the primary lead on solution implementation projects, with full responsibility and accountability for project success
Solution implementation projects span one or more technical domains such as application, integration, data and AI/ML
Lead and participate throughout a project lifecycle from discovery and planning through implementation and delivery
Assemble, lead and participate hands‑on alongside a high performance cross‑functional team of X by 2 consultants and client resources that may include Solution Architects, Technical Leads, Software/Data Engineers, UI/UX Designers, Business Subject Matter Experts and Quality Assurance Engineers.
Manage all aspects of the project including: budgets, scope, resources, team & stakeholder communication and day‑to‑day decision making / project execution
Tailor agile delivery in line with agile philosophy and principles and execute all aspects of an agile methodology, including managing a board and conducting the various agile ceremonies.
Participate in pre‑sales meeting to showcase X by 2 and professional experience, build credibility and rapport with prospects
Participate in proposal creation, project estimation and proposal delivery
Proactively search for and identify repeat business opportunities while working on client engagements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering is required
5+ years of prior hands‑on experience as a software engineer developing enterprise (business) solutions
5+ years of experience working as a consultant
5+ years of combined experience working in healthcare or insurance business domains
2+ years of experience in leading agile software development teams
2+ years of experience leading and/or participating in strategy engagements
Key Skills
Ability to learn, adapt and deep dive into business and technology domains to solve problems, often times taking on the role of product/solution owner
Proficient in creating visually compelling artifacts and delivering compelling presentations that clearly convey business and technical concepts/plans to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Ability to quickly build credibility, trust and rapport with client stakeholders and team members
Posses a high degree of emotional intelligence to proactively monitor, detect and resolve issues and conflicts and keep stakeholders and team members aligned on achieving the desired outcomes
Posses astrong sense of responsibility and accountability for project outcomes. Having a “make no excuses” attitude towards achieving desired outcomes
Strong understanding of agile philosophy and principles and applying them appropriately to tailor and execute agile methodologies
Our Philosophies
Agile approach – emphasis on good people, continuous delivery of value, close collaboration with clients
Learning and reuse by leveraging patterns and frameworks
Deliver results by playing key leadership roles on capable teams focused on full life‑cycle from discovery and planning through implementation and launch
No technology bias and no affiliations with vendors – we use the technologies and approaches that make sense for our clients
Constant learning – adding modern technologies, frameworks, tools and products to our tool belt
Work Environment and Culture
Be surrounded by smart talented people with shared values of continually challenging, investing in, and stretching themselves to new levels
Collaborate with seasoned architects to solve problems and to challenge assumptions
Work in small teams with opportunities for rapid growth and accelerated responsibilities driven purely by individual performance
Everyone has a voice and is always encouraged to engage in shaping the company by sharing their interests, ideas, and feedback
Home Office Reimbursement
Professional Self‑Development Program
Health and Wellness Reimbursement
Professional Dress Allowance
Employees can also earn points through recognition, travel and more, to redeem for unique experiences.
Company‑sponsored social events
Work-Life Balance
Hybrid remote model allows the flexibility to work remotely as much as desired.
Paid time off for vacation, unlimited sick days (as needed) and holidays
Compensation
Annual raises and promotions based solely on individual performance and a compensation package that well exceeds the industry average for top performers.
401(k) with employer match
$195,000-$220,000
Insurance
Health (including prescriptions), Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability
Insurance Coverage
Voluntary benefits package including telemedicine, PetCare, chiropractic, lab testing, and alternative medicine.
HSA with employer direct contribution
$195,000 - $220,000 a year
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Who can apply
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