Additional Responsibilities:
- Review and challenge vendor solutions; solicit input from Client technical leads for each system.
- Predict and communicate risks & potential project pitfalls (technical or not) to Client project leadership & vendor before they occur.
- Ensure work being executed by vendor and Client team aligns with agreed design and architectural principles.
- Ensure work is being done with quality.
- Conduct system architecture reviews and provide expertise on potential technical solutions.
- Ensure compliance with industry best practices and maintain high security and privacy standards.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams.
- Manage the technical risks associated with the project and propose mitigation strategies.
Qualifications and Experience:
- 10+ years at the architect level.
- Has successfully led this type of large, enterprise-wide transformation project multiple times and knows the right questions to ask.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
- Strong expertise in Salesforce and Salesforce CPQ platforms a MUST; Salesforce certifications preferred.
- Experience and expertise in Data warehouse technologies (front and back end) are a must.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to articulate complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience working with Tier 1 vendors.