Architecture Consultant Networking

NTT Ltd.; Amersfoort; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA in the Netherlands is seeking an Architecture Consultant to deliver multi-technology infrastructure consulting services and shape architectural strategies for client environments. You will collaborate with stakeholders on architectural approaches across solution layers, participate in feasibility studies, and help translate client needs into actionable architecture and roadmaps.

You will contribute in pre-sales, scoping, and delivery, driving meta-architectural designs and responsible

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in IT and/or Business Management or related field.
• Scaled Agile certification desirable.
• TOGAF certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Brings subject matter expertise related to multi-technology infrastructure design best practices.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders on architectural approaches for one or more layer of a solution.
• Participates in feasibility studies for new or modified systems.
• Defines meta-architectural designs addressing styles, mechanisms and principles to form the architectural vision.
• Collaborates with stakeholders on developing new services and market insights.
• Participates in the pre-sales process and engages with clients.
• Contributes to delivery through opportunity identification, scoping and deal closing.
• Presents clients with solutions and persuades stakeholders on the right course of action.

Skills

Excellent client service orientation

Focus on detail

Work under pressure

Process and practice management

Business development

Fluency in Dutch

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and/or Business Management

Scaled Agile certification desirable

TOGAF certification desirable

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

The Architecture Consultant is a seasoned level expert who is responsible for participating in the delivery of multi-technology consulting services to clients by providing strategies and solutions on all aspects of infrastructure and related technology components.

This role collaborates with other stakeholders on the development of the architectural approach for one or more layer of a solution. This role has the primary objective is to work on strategic projects that ensure the optimal functioning of the client’s technology infrastructure.

Key responsibilities:

• Brings subject matter expertise related multi-technology infrastructure design best practice.
• Works in partnership with internal stakeholders on the development of the architectural approach for one or more layer of a solution.
• Participates in the investigation, planning, coordination, and preparation of feasibility studies relative to new computer-based systems and modifications to existing systems.
• Works on strategies and solutions that define meta-architectural designs for solutions, addressing the styles, mechanisms and principles that combine to formulate the architectural vision for a specific environment.
• Collaborates with stakeholders on the development of new services to take to market, information on relevant vertical markets and keep up to date on developments in specific technology domains.
• Participates in the pre-sales process.
• Engages with clients directly and collaborates with sales on selling solutions and services.
• Participates in the delivery of business development processes including opportunity identification, presales, scoping, deal closing and driving delivery.
• Designs principal methodologies to perform a detailed analysis of the client requirements.
• Presents clients with solutions and convinces and persuades internal and external stakeholders of the right course of action.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Ability to focus on detail with an understanding of how it impacts the business strategically.
• Excellent client service orientation.
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to establish and manage processes and practices through collaboration and the understanding of business.
• Ability to create new and repeat business for the organization.
• Ability to contribute information on relevant vertical markets
• Ability to contribute to the improvement of internal effectiveness by contributing to the improvement of current methodologies, processes and tools.
• Fluency in Dutch

Academic qualifications and certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology and/or Business Management or a related field.
• Scaled Agile certification desirable.
• Relevant consulting and technical certifications preferred, for example TOGAF.

Required experience:

• Seasoned demonstrable experience in a similar role within a large scale (preferably multi- national) technology services environment.
• Seasoned multi-technology infrastructure design experience.
• Seasoned demonstrable level of expertise coupled with consulting and client engagement experience, demonstrating good experience in client needs assessment and change management.

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune

Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through

responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with

unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and

application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move

confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more

than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as

established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each

year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us.