Wipro is a global technology services firm, with 220,000 employees in over 57 countries, serving enterprise clients across 27 industry segments.

At Wipro, we believe that the realization of thought leadership is about delivering innovation that is relevant, solves real and unique challenges, and adds value to our clients' business. Being “bold” is also about delivering today at hyper speed, and at global scale.

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for a Client Innovation Lead .

This position will be an integral part of Wipro’s Lab45 Innovation Hub team located in Mountain View, CA. The Lab45 Innovation Hub is a state-of-the-art center where our clients and partners experience the ‘Art of the Possible’ and draw inspiration based on a persona driven, User Centered Design methodology to visualize, prototype and embrace innovation.

Candidate Profile:

• We value attitude & aptitude above all else. +Humour+HardWorking+Humble+CanDoAttitude
• A genuine team player who is comfortable with ambiguity & can keep up in a startup-like culture
• Someone who possesses a solid technical foundation with a curiosity & growth mindset
• Ability to see the big picture, identify industry trends, and map those to customer requirements
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interface with C-Level leadership

Role Summary:

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Client Innovation Lead to join our team. You will be responsible for shaping innovation ideas and guiding the development and execution of innovative solutions for our clients. You will work closely with our Innovation Evangelist, technology and domain experts, and delivery teams to enable our clients leverage the latest technologies to achieve their business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Innovation Evangelist to determine client needs and challenges, and develop new ideas and concepts around the use of emerging technologies
• Shape the ideas generated during innovation visits and workshops into well-defined Proof of Concepts (POCs) and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs).
• Work with technology and domain experts to define innovative solutions that address client needs.
• Build proposals and Statements of Work (SoWs) for POCs and MVPs.
• Work with delivery teams and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure successful POC/MVP outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key Wipro and client stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with clients about the progress of innovation initiatives.
• Manage client expectations and ensure that they are satisfied with the outcomes of innovation projects.
• Keep up-to-date on the latest trends and developments in the technology landscape.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies that could be used to develop innovative solutions for clients.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team and across the organization.
• Contribute to the creation and dissemination of thought leadership materials such as white papers, case studies, and blog posts.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of emerging technologies like AI, Web 3, mixed reality, IoT etc. and their potential impact on businesses.
• Technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in new technology stacks, hardware/software and software development
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver successful projects.
• Experience in developing and delivering POCs and MVPs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels within client organizations.
• Ability to think strategically and translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise language for an executive audience.
• A strong team player who is comfortable with ambiguity and able to adapt quickly to a startup-like working environment
• Be able to work with multiple teams within Wipro and client organizations and collaborate to deliver projects with stringent timelines.
• Possesses strong leadership, excellent communication skills with service-oriented attitude to build productive work relationship and goal-oriented customer focus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up sleeves to get the job done.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as computer science, engineering, or business.
• 8+ years of experience in technology innovation, consulting, or a related field.