Now Hiring - DataArt - Strategic Account Manager, Financial Services in New York, NY

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* Position overview: DataArt is a global software engineering firm and a trusted technology partner for market leaders and visionaries. Our world-class team designs and engineers data-driven, cloud-native solutions to deliver immediate and enduring business value. * We are looking for a Senior Strategic Account Manager to join DataArt's Financial Services Practice team to help manage and grow our strategic accounts portfolio. * As a key member of the Account Management Team, you will be responsible for shaping account strategy, leading stakeholder communications, and cultivating strong relationships with customers--playing a key role in driving the overall success of each account. You will be actively involved in defining and leading client engagements from inception to successful business outcomes. * The estimated salary range is from $170,000 to $220,000 per year. * Responsibilities: Create, manage, and lead a portfolio of client engagements focused on achieving significant business outcomes by developing new or re-engineering existing IT systems, products, and services * Own the account sales pipeline and directly lead sales and business development efforts within the accounts * Create and maintain the strategic account development plan * Evolve sales efforts from staff augmentation to higher value-add engagements (e.g., expertise-led, Managed Outcome, etc.) * Serve as the main point of contact and escalation for executive/management-level stakeholder relationships and customer experience * Track engagement and project performance against account metrics * Translate client business goals and industry trends into new business opportunities * Manage contract execution and compliance; be accountable for revenues, margins, billing, and profits * Advocate for the most suitable team size and structure to successfully complete each project * Work closely with DataArt's global delivery team to manage large-scale service engagements--planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting * Facilitate the education of the DataArt team regarding client business context, industry environment, and change management * Identify key risks and assist in mitigating them through tactical plans and actions * Manage third parties involved in DataArt's engagements with clients * Provide monthly reports on account performance metrics, key issues, opportunities, changes, and objectives, in line with departmental procedures * 10+ years of experience in sales, account management, customer service, program/project management, or consulting within the financial services sector, with a proven executive-level network * 5+ years of leadership experience in professional services and/or delivery roles * Deep understanding of the financial services industry: key organizations, strategies, business models, needs, challenges, and trends * Strong command of the software delivery value chain, lifecycle, and methodologies * Solid understanding of the modern technology landscape (cloud, data, AI, etc.) and software architecture * Ability to thrive in a high-risk/reward environment * Entrepreneurial, outgoing, detail-oriented, and an analytical thinker * Excellent communication and executive presentation skills * Experience working with multinational, distributed teams