Job Description

Overview:
Own and manage end to end solution architecture service delivery for all domains for AMESA region. This includes technology strategy and solution design. Responsibilities:

• Evangelize global technology strategies and standards in all the domains and drive adoption within region
• Develop current state , future state architecture and roadmaps for key opportunity areas and partner with delivery leads to materialize
• Shepard all proposals and projects in the sales and marketing domains and ensure they leverage globally defined frameworks, standards, guidelines and patterns . Ensure appropriate governance process followed for any deviations and exceptions
• Provide end to end solution architecture services for key projects (tier 1,2,3 and select tier 4,5) to ensure solutions meet the desired business needs and are flexible, scalable , resilient and secure. This includes producing architecture deliverables leveraging globally defined architecture services framework. Key deliverables are: Conceptual, Logical and physical architectures holistically describing the target solution architecture
• Support portfolio rationalization efforts through "as is" inventory validation, and recommendation of optimization opportunities . Influence scope of existing projects to accommodate simplification opportunities
• Maintain networking and working relations with Global EA Domain owners and functional SMEs to ensure timely engagement, transparency and aligned decision making
• Stay abreast of defined technology standards, guidelines and patterns and latest technology trends

Qualifications:
A minimum of 15 years experience in Information Technology
A minimum of 5 years experience facilitating the development and implementation of business initiatives and projects based on organizational objectives
Demonstrated track record of creating technology solutions to solve business problems across multiple markets
Differentiating expertise required for success of role
Business Acumen

• Strong knowledge of business processes and capabilities across domains.
• Ability to comprehend business strategies and needs and translate them to technology strategies.

Technical

• Good understanding of AMESA application landscape
• Experience with solution design and delivery from a range of vendors as well as bespoke development
• In depth knowledge of domain-specific platforms & how they integrate with the broader ecosystem
• Very good knowledge of digital platforms (Data & Analytics, Integration, Commerce, Emerging technologies) to enable delivery of end to end solution architecture
• Ability to demonstrate a mindset for the Conceptual, Logical, Physical levels of architecture and apply them effectively.
• Thorough understanding of the architecture guiding principles / modern architecture and leverage them to design forward-looking solutions.
• Good understanding of various elements of security

Behavioral

• Demonstrate ability to influence technology strategy and solution design for key initiatives, to align with enterprise standards and adhere to architecture guiding principles.
• Apply proper level of thoroughness and due diligence to architecture recommendations and communicate with effective storytelling to all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate an interest for continuous learning and willingness to apply an outside-in thinking.
• Coaching and mentoring skills

Skills Required