Architect - Solutions EA

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As an Architect - Solutions EA, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering technology solutions to our ITS (Information Technology Services) customers. You’ll collaborate with business stakeholders, internal experts, and external partners to design, implement, and integrate enhancements, systems, modules, products, and web services. Your focus will be on meeting overall requirements while assessing the impact of business needs on technology capabilities and platforms. Here are the key responsibilities:

Lead ITS Solutions: You’ll be the primary lead for delivering directed business solutions, ensuring successful outcomes.

Integration and Scope Management: Manage partnerships to integrate solution components, considering scope, cost, and architectural impact.

Strategic Project Management: Lead strategic projects and program management within the PMO (Project Management Office), aligning with company goals and facilitating communication with stakeholders.

Objective Setting: Define project objectives based on business requirements and oversee methodologies to achieve them.

Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and technical leadership in solution architecture and design to external teams.

Qualifications:

• Education and Experience: A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or information technology management, along with 8-10 years of diverse experience in information systems (including project management), is essential.

• Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

• Technical Skills:

  • Thorough knowledge of the Information Technology function and enterprise architecture.
  • Proficiency in technical project management and systems requirements management.
  • Familiarity with complex business issues.
  • Ability to quickly learn new programs.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure.
  • Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) for internal and external relations.
  • Understanding of extremely complex verbal or written instructions.