IoT Solution Architect

Maxis; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company seeks an experienced professional to drive IoT and Mobile Solution strategy. The role involves leading the delivery of technical solutions, enhancing IoT offerings, and managing projects effectively. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, and have 7-10 years of experience in telecommunications or IoT. Strong project management skills and familiarity with relevant certifications are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of total work experience with 4 to 6 years in wireless telecommunications or IoT.
• Strong telecoms and IoT technical understanding.
• Business acumen with product lifecycle management experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive IoT and Mobile Solution strategy from an industry perspective.
• Lead end-to-end holistic solutions and ensure delivery of committed projects.
• Enhance Maxis IoT solution offerings through collaboration with partners.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Project management

Negotiation skills

Telecommunications knowledge

Technical understanding of IoT

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

TOGAF

CBAP

CIoTP

ISACA

CCNA

HCIA

AWS/MSFT

Job description

Are you ready to get ahead in your career?

• We want to empower you to turn your ambitions into achievements.
• We thrive in inclusiveness, diversity and embrace close collaborations for you to create impact for yourself and others.
• Together, we aim to bring the best of technology to help people, businesses and the nation to be ahead in a changing world.
• To realise our vision to become Malaysia’s leading converged solutions company, we are looking for a new talent to innovate and grow with us in a culture that values commitment, performance and possibilities.

Why does this job exist and why is it critical?

What are you accountable for?

• To drive IoT, M2M connectivity and Mobile Solution strategy from industry/market perspective - identify core proposition across Maxis portfolio of products, identify other potential partners, establish partner commercial engagement framework (e.g. business model, roles and responsibilities, SLAs etc) and deliver on targets meet to IoT Line of Business’ Revenues (i.e. meet Annual Operating Plan targets). (Strategy/ Framework).
• Lead and drive e-2-e holistic solutions along with internal and external (where necessary) stakeholders to deliver technical solution that meets client expectations, client requirements and addresses concerns; ensuring the proposed solution is fit for purpose with respect to selected industry verticals. (Solution Definition & Delivery).
• Work with Solution Partners and IoT Product team to gather requirements to enhance Maxis IoT solution offering on a continuous basis and, where bespoke solutions are required, match end-customer needs to available technical solutions, tailoring where necessary including E-2-E rollout of new IoT solution offerings by Maxis. (Proposition Improvement/Solutioning/Product Development).
• Ensure delivery of committed projects via end-to-end project monitoring (e.g. from user requirements, associated business justifications, project planning, implementation and go-to-market plans), this could include solution delivery based on B2B customer requirement or management of bid submissions. (Project Delivery/Bid Management).
• Identify and suggest process improvement(s) where necessary to ensure solution proposition, life-cycle and delivery can provide unique selling proposition (Keep It Simple).
• As a trusted advisor, deep dive into client area of business from the perspective of, but not limited to, company strategy, financial strength, industry segment technology/IT trends to derive an applicable enterprise architecture aligned to Maxis IOT solution. Subsequently, clearly articulate the detail plan (business and technical) to the client. (Consultative/Advisory).

What do you need to have for this role?

• Bachelors Degree, specialized in: Engineering (telecommunications, or network related preferred), IT /OT etc.
• Total Work Experience: 7 to 10 years, with 4 to 6 years relevant experience in wireless telecommunications, IOT, or OT
• Subject matter expertise & strong telecoms and IOT technical understanding.
• Good communication, presentation, negotiation and product marketing skills.
• Has Business Acumen, Experience in managing products through entire life cycle, Strong project management skills.
• Industry recognised certification is highly recommended; TOGAF, CBAP, CIoTP, ISACA, CCNA, HCIA, AWS/MSFT.

What’s next?

• Once you’ve applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.
• Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for a digital interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.

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