Forward Deployed Architect

<h2>Summary</h2> <ul> <li><strong>About HighRadius: </strong>HighRadius guarantees Value Creation for the Office of the CFO with a single Agentic AI platform. The platform integrates 180+ AI agents that orchestrate end-to-end processes across Order-to-Cash, Close &amp; Reconciliation, Consolidation &amp; Reporting, Accounts Payable, B2B Payments, and Treasury. Each agent is tied to measurable KPIs, ensuring real outcomes in just 3–6 months across 1,300+ Global Enterprises.&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Location:</strong> Houston, TX (HQ) - On-site | Travel: Up to 50% (Client Sites) Target Majors: Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or Management Information Systems (MIS), with 2-5 years of data science or client management experience</li> </ul> <h2>About the Role</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Value Delivery &amp; Process Optimization</strong></li> <ul> <li><strong>Value Delivery:</strong> Identify the potential improvements in technology and process and work with customers to drive business outcomes (e.g., DSO reduction, increased auto-match rates).</li> <li><strong>The "Day-in-the-Life" Audit:</strong> Conduct deep-dive observations of client finance workflows to identify friction points and bottlenecks.</li> <li><strong>Adoption Strategy:</strong> Design and execute playbooks that drive user engagement and ensure the AI platform becomes the backbone of the client’s finance operations.</li> </ul> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Strategic Governance &amp; Steering</strong></li> <ul> <li><strong>Operational Committee Ownership:</strong> Lead monthly meetings with client SMEs to review health metrics and tactical progress.</li> <li><strong>Executive Readiness:</strong> Manage up and prepare executives for Steering Committees, providing the data-driven narrative of value delivered.</li> </ul> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Signal vs. Noise: Change Management</strong></li> <ul> <li><strong>The 80/20 Rule:</strong> Stack-rank client requests and technical enhancements. You must possess the business acumen to negotiate with client managers, focusing resources on the <strong>20% of changes that drive 80% of the impact</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Roadmap Alignment:</strong> Prevent "scope creep" by aligning client desires with the core product vision, ensuring scalability over customization.</li> </ul> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management</strong></li> <ul> <li><strong>Orchestration:</strong> Stakeholder management of internal resources across <strong>Product, Engineering, and Consulting</strong> to solve high-impact escalations.</li> <li><strong>Task Force Leadership:</strong> When a critical issue arises, you lead the war room. You own the resolution timeline and the post-mortem strategy to prevent recurrence.</li> </ul> </ul> <h2>Who You Are</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Trusted Advisor:</strong> You are a trusted advisor to the client. You’re at ease leading a meeting with Finance Directors, managers and Subject matter experts. You also love data analysis, designing and re-configuring agents to drive and deliver value to customers.</li> <li><strong>Solution Expert:</strong> You will use the value vs complexity matrix to identify solutions and solve problems.</li> <li><strong>HighRadian DNA:</strong> You have a bias for action, strong ownership of your customers and customer projects, and a desire to work in a fast-paced SaaS environment.</li> </ul> <h2>Why HighRadius?</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Impact:</strong> Gain top-tier experience with a market leader in Autonomous Finance, transforming antiquated processes with AI driven solutions. We strive to promote 35% of our talent per year, ensuring you accomplish career milestones to broaden your skillsets.&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Culture:</strong> Join a high-growth, high-energy FinTech unicorn.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <h2>Perks &amp; Benefits:</h2> <ul> <li>Performance-based commission (for eligible roles)</li> <li>Competitive benefits, 401k matching plan, and wellness resources</li> <li>Opportunity to earn stock options for top-performers</li> <li>Paid parental leave</li> <li>Paid company &amp; flex holidays</li> <li>ZINGy environment: quarterly events, team outings, and MORE!</li> </ul> <p>#LI-Onsite</p>