Solutions Architect

SUMMARY:
A Solutions Architect will be responsible for analysing enterprise specifics, documenting requirements, setting the collaboration framework, creating a solution prototype, participating in technology selection.

POSITION INFO:

• Analyze current technologies used within the company and determine ways to improve
• Document and monitor requirements needed to institute proposed updates
• Work closely with Information Technology professionals within the company to ensure hardware is available for projects and working properly
• Propose and establish framework for necessary contributions from various departments
• Account for possible project challenges on constraints including, risks, time, resources and scope
• Work closely with project management teams to successfully monitor progress of initiatives
• Provide detailed specifications for proposed solutions
• Define clear goals for all aspects of a project and manage their proper execution Provides active input into new customer requirements and opportunities, including new products, solutions and how this will impact revenue for the business unit.
• Drive collaboration, performance, cross and upsell opportunities.
• Design, Specification, Presentation, Compliance, Costing of Tender Proposals.
• Enhance relationship building and customer service ethos within the environment encompassing all stakeholders
• Enhance customer satisfaction levels and ensure that it is at the business unit required standard or better at all times.
• Responsible for ensuring technical proposals are delivered on time, within budget and within specification.
• Responsible to support the sales team in providing solutions within time and budget
• Attend any company related meeting, forum or gathering and represent the business unit as required.
• Educate and keep the organisation up to date on current industry standards and trends that affect the industry.
• Coach, support, mentor and challenge subordinates in the application of effective operations practices, provide advice and guidance on complex issues in order to minimise risk and ensure performance.
• Responsible for the full participation in ISO compliance and audit requirements within the team.
• Successfully complete own scheduled training and other development interventions as indicated 
• • 8-10 years of progressive, professional and holistic industry experience
  • Experience managing technology consulting or services function within a complex organisation
  • Minimum 8-10 years at Pre/Post Sales Engineering level
  • Required exposure and/or skills as below:
    • Project management and leadership skills are essential
    • Experience developing IT and cloud infrastructure
    • Current understanding of best practices regarding system security measures
    • Experience in software engineering and design architecture
    • Positive outlook in meeting challenges and working to a high level
    • Advanced understanding of business analysis techniques and processes
    • Professional experience working with and analyzing computer hardware and software
    • Extensive knowledge and experience working with operating systems

 

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