Stamford, Connecticut, USA
18 days ago
Director, Solutions Architect
Client Reference Code: 2024-41877

The Director, Solutions Architect, leads a team of solution architects responsible for solution communication and sign-off for all external application impacts used by digital marketing organizations. Plays a critical role in driving technical excellence, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and optimizing operational efficiency. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, provides enterprise architectural guidance, and leads initiatives to drive innovation, scalability, and reliability in the organization’s technical enterprise landscape.


MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the solutions development of complex online ordering platforms while working with system designers to integrate these platforms with the existing systems.Continuously develops and maintains an extensive understanding of Online ordering platforms, Ordering back-office applications and integrated enterprise applicationsDevelops short and long-term road architecture roadmaps for applications, aligning development plans and ensuring effective integration among applications.Guides the preparation and execution of long-term strategic initiatives to ensure integration of current and future technologies.Collaborates with stakeholders to develop and execute the enterprise architecture strategy and roadmap aligned with the digital marketing organization's goals and objectivesProvides technical expertise and guidance to enterprise architects and development teamsEstablishes and enforces enterprise architectural standards, principles, and policies across projects and systemsCollaborates with internal and external teams, stakeholders, and business leaders to understand their requirements and align enterprise architectural solutions with business needsDefines and drives the enterprise architecture roadmap and innovation strategyCreates and maintains comprehensive enterprise architecture documentation, including diagrams, design patters, standards, and guidelinesLeads and manages a team of highly skilled enterprise architects, providing mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunitiesConducts risk assessments and impact analysis related to enterprise architectural decisions and changesFacilitates the review and formulation of new software/hardware platforms with a team of architects.Mentors other team members as needed to share knowledge and contribute to the fulfillment of departmental goals.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

Ability to read, write, speak and understand EnglishDemonstrated analytical skills to solve complex technology and business problemsEffective communication skills to all audience levels along with an ability to synthesize complex technology matters into insightful recommendations; proven ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiencesAbility to influence internal/external key stakeholders & build consensus to desired business outcomesAbility to manage and foster changeAbility to define key performance indicators / metrics.Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problemsAbility to listen and marry multiple points of view from a technical perspective to a business perspective and synthesize against goals for recommendationsAbility to plan, prioritize and organize effectively and independently multiple projects and tasksAbility to make decisions using good judgment, and solve problems while working under pressureEffective business sense and sense of urgency to achieve business resultsAbility to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressureAbility to provide leadership and direction to cross-functional and virtual teams with a mixture of direct and dotted-line reportingAbility to manage large, complex, diverse and strategic projects that impact the organization as a whole


Required Education
Bachelor’s of Science in Business, Information Technology, or equivalent combination of education and experience


Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years

Cumulative experience with Ordering (preferably in Telecom or Cable industry) design/architecture - 10+Relevant industry (e.g., telecom, cable, mobile) experience - 7+


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education
Advanced management or technical degree
Architecture Certification


Preferred Related Work Experience and Number of Years
Technical oversight of complex Telecom or Cable implementations – 5+
Managerial Experience – 5+


WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment

#LI-RLW2



Job Code : MST706

2024-41877
Here, employees don’t just have jobs, they build careers. That’s why we believe in offering a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supports all aspects of their well-being, and delivers real value at every stage of life.


A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
FCC Unit: HQ452 Business Unit: Marketing Zip Code: 06902

Who You Are Matters Here

We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects our communities, and providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement. Learn about our inclusive culture.
Confirm your E-mail: Send Email