Staff Data & Information Architect

Responsible for multiple software projects as a project leader or internal consultant. Will work on highly complex software projects that require in-depth domain knowledge or two or more specialized architecture areas.

Roles and Responsibilities

In this role you will:
• Participates in the data domain technical and business discussions relative to future architect direction.
• Assists in the analysis, design and development of a roadmap, design pattern, and implementation based upon a current vs. future state in a cohesive architecture viewpoint.• Gathers and analyzes data and develops architectural requirements at project level.
• Participates in the Data Governance Council.
• Supports the development data and data delivery platforms that are service-oriented with reusable components that can be orchestrated together into different methods for different businesses.
• Researches and evaluates emerging data technology, industry and market trends to assist in project development and/or operational support activities.
• Coaches and mentors team members.
• Effectively monitor and control costs in the organization

Desired Characteristics

Technical Expertise:

• Technical expertise in data ingestion, data bases and Reporting/Visualization tools (HVR, Talend, Aurora / other DBs, Tableau, Power BI etc.).
• Ability to consult customer on alignment of outcomes and desired technical solutions at an enterprise level.
  • Ability to Analyze, design, and develop a software solution roadmap and implementation plan based upon a current vs. future state of the business.
  • Working knowledge of configuration choices and related cost implications; Experience with complex solution configurations.
  • Knowledgeable of full range of solution catalog within a business unit and able to discuss overall solution at depth.
  • Experience sustaining operational stability through various life cycle phases (planning, implementation, steady state, de-commissioning); Ability to provision and budget via capital and operating.
  • Able to lead early stage customer interactions; Guide customers as they develop confidence and comfort with approaches, and integrate with their legacy tech investments.

  Business Acumen:
  • Adept at navigating the organizational matrix; understanding people’s roles, can foresee obstacles, identify workarounds, leverage resources and rally teammates.
  • Understand how internal and/or external business model works and facilitate active customer engagement
  • Able to articulate the value of what is most important to the business/customer to achieve outcomes
  • Able to produce functional area information in sufficient detail for cross-functional teams to utilize, using presentation and storytelling concepts.
  • Possess extensive knowledge of full solution catalog within a business unit and proficiency in discussing each area at an advanced level.

  Leadership:
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of internal organization
  • Foresee obstacles, identify workarounds, leverage resources, rally teammates.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with and/or lead blended teams, including 3rd party partners and customer personnel. Also provide technical direction to the team and manage deliveries and business escalations.
  • Demonstrated Change Management /Acceleration capabilities
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including creativity and curiosity with ability to effectively communicate and influence across all organizational levels
  • Proven analytical and problem resolution skills
  • Ability to influence and build consensus with other Information Technology (IT) teams and leadership