Solution Architect

neteffects; Oakland (CA); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Solution Architect to lead technical aspects of complex IT projects. This role involves designing solution blueprints, collaborating with project managers, and ensuring architectural standards are met. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in SAP solutions and a strong background in IT. You'll work in a dynamic environment, driving efficiency and innovation while mentoring less experienced staff. If you're passionate about technology and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• 10 years in IT with 7 years in solution architecture.
• Expert in SAP WM, EAM, PM, MM, and/or PP modules.
• Strong communication and stakeholder interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of IT projects, ensuring solutions meet business needs.
• Collaborate with project managers for architecture design and quality.
• Participate in governance processes and technology oversight.

Skills

Utility experience – Asset Management and Work Management

SAP EAM

GIS experience (ESRI products)

Cloud computing (AWS, AZURE)

Electric engineering tools & technology

Visio, Lucid Chart or similar

Estimating knowledge

Joint pole assets knowledge

Education

BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business

Architecture Certification (TOGAF, Zachman, DODAF)

Security Certification (CISSP)

Tools

SAP WM, EAM, PM, MM, PP modules

Enterprise architecture tools

Job description

Solution Architect
-Open to local and non-local but prefers candidates located within the same time zone, pacific.
- The role is Remote with onsite as needed
Pay Range: $90.00/hour - $99.00/hour W2
Duration 1 year contract

TOP THINGS:
o Utility exp – Asset Management and Work Management
o SAP EAM
o GIS experience, especially with ESRI products
o Cloud computing experience (AWS, AZURE, etc)
o experience with Electric engineering tools & technology (CAD and Design tool)
o experience with Viso, Lucid Cart or similar
o working knowledge of estimating
o working knowledge of estimating tools (i.e. EES)
o working knowledge of joint pole assets, activities & technology
o works to resolve technical issues with Cybersecurity, middleware, DBA, and other support organizations as needed by projects.


The Solution Architecture (SA)/ Tech Lead leads all technical aspects of multiple Information Technology projects. The Solution Architect uses expertise in multiple technical areas to document the technology solutions that meet the business needs of client. The technical documents ensure requirements are met in an efficient, sustainable, and adaptable manner. The Solutions Architect operates across organizational and computing areas driving efficient, standards-based architecture supporting business goals.

The Solutions Architect delivers solution blueprints that include the conceptual, logical, and physical layers of the process, application, information, integration, security, and infrastructure views of the architecture. Partnering with Project and Program Managers, the Solutions Architect is the primary technical decision makers on projects. Overall risk mitigation and total cost of ownership are managed from an enterprise standpoint. Senior Solution Architects have accountability and responsibility for solutions that are of complex scope and with significant risk and high impact across multiple functions. They work autonomously. They address complex problems that span functions and may manage the technical aspects of projects or initiatives that are high complexity and risk. They provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to non-architect technical staff of lesser experience.

Roles and responsibilities:
Solution Design and Road mapping: Works in partnership with a project manager to orchestrate the architecture design and is accountable for the overall technical quality of solutions. Follows the IT Methodology, producing, contributing to, and providing signoffs on deliverables as defined.
Future State Planning and Road mapping: Works with Business Architects and Technology Architects to contribute to planning and road mapping activities.
Standards and Governance: Participates in the governance processes as defined by the architecture practice.
Capabilities Assessment and Technology Oversight: Partners with the Technical Architects in the health evaluation of the technology within the architect’s focus area and assists in the development of improvement plans for their area of focus

Architecture Practice: Follows the Architecture Practice. Leads communities within the practice. Mentors other architects.

Required industry experience:
10 years in IT
7 years of solution architecture and project implementation experience, including heavy use of SAP WM, EAM, PM, MM and/or PP modules.
Expert in the solution architecture discipline, processes, concepts and best practices

Required technical experience:
Process design, information modeling and / or system solution architecture development with project or portfolio focus in at least one of the following: SAP WM/EAM Application Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Information Architecture, Data Management, Security, or Infrastructure
Extensive experience designing and architecting complex SAP solutions with one or more of the following SAP modules: Supply Chain Management (SCM), Project Systems (PS), Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Environmental Health and Safety(EH&S), Work Management(WM),Material Management(MM), Asset Management (EAM), or Plant Maintenance (PM). Experience with Production Planning (PP) and Sales and Distribution (SD) would also be helpful.
Supply Chain Management (SCM), Project Systems (PS), Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Environmental Health and Safety(EH&S), Management(MM
Operational support for applications, systems, or infrastructure
Experience with enterprise architecture tools
Experience providing direction to design and engineering staff
Experience providing direction to one or more architects

Required functional experience:
Ability to engage and collaborate with IT and business leadership. Demonstrates thought leadership in area of expertise
Clear and concise communications skills
Influence outcomes through expertise and analysis
Excellent stakeholder interaction; collaborative, able to work cross-functionally; possessing the ability to forge relationships and partner effectively
Customer focus; Able to engage and influence partners to develop the best solutions
Own the outcome; Able to manage expectations; strive for overall IT success; take the initiative; administrative excellence;
Great insights and judgment skills; courage to share unpopular viewpoints; comfort with ambiguity Ability to apply multi-disciplinary approach to develop best-of-breed portfolio solutions

Desired education and certifications
BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related field
Architecture Certification (TOGAF, Zachman, DODAF, etc)
Security Certification (CISSP, etc) (depending upon specific role)
IT Delivery Certification (ITILv3, etc) (depending upon specific role)
Additional desired experience:
Experience with SAP SaaS applications, e.g. Ariba, HANA, SuccessFactors, Material Management, Supply Chain

Benefits: (employee contribution)
Health insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Retirement plan

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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