Solutions Architect - Credit Risk Management

SUMMARY:

Our client in the Telecoms Sector requires a Solutions Architect – Credit Vetting Management on a 6-month contract, who will perform all the analysis, design, modelling and documentation tasks necessary to create solution architectures for complex (multi-application) business and technical projects. Lead projects (from a design and technical leadership perspective) through the systems development life cycle, including the successful adherence to all relevant IS governance. Ensure alignment of solution architectures to the clients’ Enterprise Architecture strategies, frameworks, principles, standards, and policies across all Enterprise Architecture domains (business, application, data, integration, security, infrastructure, etc).

POSITION INFO:

Key Requirements:

• Map business and solution capabilities in business architecture models as part of future state architectures across multiple domains for a Telecommunications environment
• Capture architecture transformation requirements, understand the As-Is architectures, architectural gaps and map out To-Be architectures including transition architecture and roadmaps aligned to program plans
• Develop and present the Enterprise Solution architectures to meet business/technology requirements
• Ensures architecture work products are governed by the clients’ Architecture governance process for the development of all architectural concepts, strategies, decisions, policies, patterns, frameworks & technology standards
• Oversee the analysis of technical specifications and High-level solutions designs (HLD’s) for completeness and conformance to documented requirements
• Maintain appropriate end-to-end enterprise solution architecture models by appropriately aggregating project and initiative solution architectures into an enterprise architecture repository.
• Ensure the quality and viability of the team / vendors deliverables
• Design and delivery of solutions through multiple 3rd party System Integrators and effectively manage those System integrators to successful project completion
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on projects following the clients’ SA Enterprise & Solution Architecture function engagement model, governance processes and delivery outputs

Skills & Expertise:

• Strategic and analytical capabilities
• Skilled technological architect in large scale enterprises
• Strong technology leadership with creative thinking and planning skills
• Extensive experience developing information systems or applications
• Identify, clarify, and resolve issues and risks, escalating them as needed.
• Facilitate meetings with appropriate subject matter experts to obtain specifics on requirements from Internal and external suppliers
• Solicit, verify, and document business requirements working with cross- disciplinary teams
• Translate business needs into requirements for technical architecture
• Estimate financial impact of the solution architecture alternatives
• Apply multiple information technology solutions to business problems
• Translate complex business cases / needs into workable technology solutions
• Demonstrable ability to Identify and communicate inter-project dependencies to stakeholders and other project team members
• Organise and deliver presentations for steering committees and other executive stakeholder meetings
• Frequent, and active, participation in working groups, with proven ability to Operate at all levels of seniority. 
• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing expectations of multiple stakeholders within a dynamic and changing project landscape
• Previous experience in leadership, negotiation, influencing ability, flexibility & adaptability as per the needs of the project
• Communication – Effective written and verbal communication skills suited for technical audiences, peers, IT management, vendors, and data users.

Experience:

• At least 7 - 10 years architecture experience.
• Experience and knowledge of telecommunication BSS including Digital and Online Channels, CRM, and Billing.
• Understanding of the data, data structures, processes, and applications in the Credit risk management area.
• Experience with the planning and implementation of components needed for credit risk management solutions.
• Knowledge of authentication processes and fraud management solutions.
• Experience with Middleware/Integration Technologies, including business process management
• Demonstrated ability to effectively establish and maintain strategic working relationships with peers and constituents at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated analysis and problem-solving skills using critical and innovative thinking.
• Demonstrated experience with global or multinational projects/programmes.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and delivering effective business solutions and strategies, frameworks, or tools for use at a division or organization-wide level
• Must have good understanding of business drivers for Digital transformation in dealing with the current- and future-state business processes for transformation
• Experience in planning and deploying IT initiatives in large IT & Digital transformation programmes and ensuring a balance of both programme and architectural planning principles are applied to prioritize and align key delivery outcomes
• Experience in defining solution architectures for large programs and providing architecture and technology leadership to delivery teams, and client relationship management
• Experience in defining architecture roadmaps and journeys plans aligned to programs/projects.

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