Solution Architect – Transitions -Remote

Description and Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Review proposed delivery model and technical solution to build contract, project planning and cost model artifacts to support the transition and transformation efforts
• Work with other solution architects to review feasibility of the solution elements to identify and document scope, assumptions, risks, issues to transition and delivery
• Manage the solution handover from solutioning and sales to the transition and delivery teams
• Support Sales in customer meetings as a transition and transformation subject matter expert
• Develop and transition pre-sales transition deliverables including presentations, contract, cost models, process flows and project plans
• Use customer details, industry knowledge and market conditions to build transition plans and deliverables
• Building and maintaining positive working relationship with vendors and external/internal customers

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• 10+ years of experience architecting and implementing transition and transformation solutions
• 10+ years of experience in IT outsourcing and/or Managed Services
• A Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering or related discipline with an information technology focus (Master’s degree highly desirable)
• Team player experienced in working with different cultures and virtual teams (across global time zones) in a matrix led project teams
• Demonstrated experience acting as the liaison between sales and delivery with communication skills to speak appropriately to both parties (translating technology to the business and vice versa)
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing a complex customer business problem and developing a future state recommendation with a plan to deliver
• Ability to analyze project needs and determine resources needed to meet objectives
• Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, time management, and solution-oriented skills
• Highly developed skills in using MS Office Suite applications including: Project, Visio, Excel
• Strong negotiation, data analytics, problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong understanding of Transition Management principles, procedures and best practices
• Strong customer focus and ability to manage customer expectations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to present and explain technical and business information to executive stakeholders
• Ability to work independently with little supervision in an ambiguous environment
• Ability to travel up to 50% (no travel during COVID)