Xceedance
Website:
xceedance.com
Company:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/xceedance
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting and Insurance
Job details:
Duck Creek Practice Leader
About Xceedance
Xceedance is a global provider of strategic consulting, managed services, and technology solutions to the insurance industry. We help insurers, reinsurers, brokers, and MGAs modernize operations, enhance underwriting and claims capabilities, and accelerate digital transformation using data, analytics, and advanced platforms.
Job Description: Practice Lead
Position Overview:
We're seeking a Practice Lead who is passionate about driving excellence within a key practice. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, consultative skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams. The Practice Lead will develop and manage frameworks, operating models, and technical solutions, while also contributing to business growth through thought leadership and direct client engagement. This senior leadership role supports both Delivery and Solutions functions, making it ideal for someone who excels in dynamic environments and enjoys working with cross-functional teams and C-suite stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Practice Leadership & Development:
- Practice Growth: Define the strategic vision, roadmap, and measurable goals for the practice, including talent development and resource planning.
- Thought Leadership: Establish yourself as the SME and trusted advisor both internally and externally, representing the practice at industry events and through published content.
- Operating Models: Design and continuously improve operational processes to ensure delivery excellence and scalability.
- Market Trends: Stay ahead of emerging trends and innovations to keep the practice cutting-edge.
2. Solution Development & Sales Enablement:
- Technical Solutioning: Collaborate with pre-sales and solutions teams to define technical architecture and domain-driven approaches for RFPs/RFIs/proposals.
- Client-Focused Leadership: Engage with clients to understand their needs and present tailored solutions.
- Best Practices: Create reusable templates and processes for consistent delivery excellence.
3. Delivery Oversight and Guidance:
- Delivery Excellence: Establish governance mechanisms tied to quality, timelines, and customer satisfaction.
- Executive Support: Provide high-level guidance for delivery teams and ensure alignment with client success goals.
- Dual Reporting Collaboration: Work with both solutions and delivery teams to support ongoing projects and maintain practice thought leadership.
4. Team Development & Enablement:
- Mentorship & Training: Develop a high-performing team through coaching and professional development.
- Talent Strategy: Partner with HR/recruitment to identify skill gaps and hire talent.
- Up-Skilling: Lead learning and development efforts, including training programs and certifications.
5. Client-Facing Leadership:
- Consultative Engagements: Advise clients on best practices and optimized business and technical models.
- Relationship Building: Foster strong client relationships to ensure lasting partnerships.
- Strategic Value: Lead strategic discussions to showcase the value of proposed solutions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration).
- 15+ years of experience in scalable delivery management and technical solutioning.
- 5–7 years in a consultative role, driving strategic objectives and working closely with clients.
- Demonstrated expertise in building and scaling practices.
- Ability to operate across delivery and pre-sales/solution functions.
- Deep knowledge in [insert domain, e.g., cloud technologies, data analytics, AI/ML, enterprise software].
- Proven ability to develop proposals and create high-quality collateral.
- Strong executive presence with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Experience in digital transformation or innovation initiatives is a plus.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and balance strategic and tactical needs.
Key Competencies:
- Proactive Mindset: A self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments.
- Strategic Influencer: Skilled at driving alignment with senior leaders.
- Consultative Leadership: Comfortable collaborating with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Visionary Thinker: Ability to align initiatives with short-term and long-term goals.
- Relationship Builder: Establishes trust and credibility with stakeholders.
-Technical Excellence: Strong expertise in relevant technologies.
Reporting Relationships:
- Dual Reporting:
- To the Solutions Team: Collaborate on client solutions and technical proposals.
- To the Delivery Team (or Practice Head): Maintain technical governance and practice scalability.
Why Join Us?
This role offers a unique opportunity to combine technical solutioning and delivery excellence to build a best-in-class practice. You'll influence internal teams and external stakeholders while shaping the future of the practice and working on complex,high-value projects. Be part of a company that values innovation, ownership, and consultative leadership.
We are building a culture where individuals are celebrated for their ideas, amplify their impact, and create meaningful, scalable outcomes for our clients. Join us to be at the forefront of driving change.
What Xceedance Offers
• Opportunity to shape core solutions for leading global insurers and reinsurers.
• A collaborative, innovation-driven culture with exposure to modern technologies and cloud-native architectures.
• Professional development opportunities, certifications, and learning programs.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, aligned with experience and location.
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