IT Solutions Architect
Introduction
A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You'll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you'll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.
Your role and responsibilities
Define and describe an architecture of a system delivered in context of a specific solution and as such it may encompass description of an entire system or only its specific parts. Leads the technical decisions being made regarding the solution and how they impact the business outcomes; address the non functional aspects of the solution or identify requirements that require definition on the technology being used. Assume primary responsibly for making decisions around the nature of the solution.
Analytical Problem Solving:
Recognized as a thought leader in analytical problem solving, with the ability to influence team direction and strategy. Leads efforts to simplify organizational processes, creating a more agile environment that adapts quickly to changing demands.
Develops and implements complex analytical frameworks to address significant challenges, evaluating the impact of solutions on organizational objectives.
Mentors others in analytical techniques and creative problem-solving strategies. Establishes feedback loops for ongoing improvement. Champions the adoption of technology solutions to make informed decisions and eliminate bottlenecks in project delivery, enhancing overall organizational efficiency.
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Autonomy and Impact to the Organization :
Recognized as a key leader who drives organizational change and fosters a culture of autonomy and innovation. Demonstrates a high level of autonomy in shaping strategic decisions that affect the function, using deep expertise and insights to guide choices, rather than guidance from management.
Takes the initiative to propose and lead major initiatives that transform processes, enhance capabilities, or introduce new technologies. Leverages extensive industry knowledge to develop and lead strategic plans at function level, and/or that may have company-wide effects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving measurable business outcomes and organizational success.
Contributes to client strategies by showing a deep understanding of a client's business, industry, market, technology, and strategy for winning.
Skills and Collaboration :
Advanced understanding of functional area and a competent understanding of the overall company and competitive environment.
Guides professionals in achieving departmental objectives. Designs and implements communication strategies that enhance team success.
Masters presentations and communications with senior audiences.
Effectively collaborates with negotiating counterparts to reach mutually beneficial outcome. Builds influential relationships across the organization.
Acts as a mentor to mid-level professionals, guiding their strategic thinking and leadership skills. Demonstrates leadership & commitment to the success of others. Leads initiatives to implement cutting-edge technologies that support strategic goals.
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Master's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering
- 7+ years of experience in IT solutions architecture
- Experience in an IT project delivery environment, engaging with clients as an IT solutions architect and delivering tailored solutions. Experience in the delivery of at least two large projects.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in the software engineering cycle and project delivery phases.
- Proven experience as an IT solutions architect. Experience in large-scale migration and modernization projects.
- Strong technical consulting leadership: translating technical solutions into business outcomes
- Business development support: solutioning and proposals.
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Preferred technical and professional experience
Knowledge and experience with projects in the Banking and/or Financial sector.
Knowledge of Enterprise Content Management solutions and/or Business Process Re-engineering solutions.
ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT
IBM Consulting is IBM's consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients' businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.
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