Business solutions architect job description

Armedia is a CMMI-DEV Level 3 appraised and ISO 9001:2015 certified systems integrator providing Business Process, Document, Enterprise Content, Electronic Case, and Records Management services and solutions to many federal agencies and corporations, ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

Armedia has been ranked on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest growing companies and we have been recognized as one of the 'Best and Brightest Companies to Work' for by the National Association for Business Resources. We value and promote diversity and we pride ourselves on fostering a culture inclusive of all identities.

Armedia is seeking an experienced growth leader to serve as a Solution Architect/ Strategist within our Business Development Team. Armedia solution architects are key leaders in our business capture activities. The role is part subject matter expert, part artist, part technologist, and part business consultant. In this role, the individual will:

Serve as a member of the leadership team and partner with Capture Managers to hone win strategies and articulate the ‘why us' story

Partner with technical and customer domain SMEs to lead solutioning activities, resulting in differentiated, well-articulated solutions that address customer pain points
Architect the solution based on story and solicitation requirements Conceptualize key proposal graphics Iteratively review content and coach authors during the proposal phase Promote the application of proposal best practices
Effective Solution Architects should have substantive experience serving in leadership roles on Federal IT proposals, with prior experience serving as a technical solution architect working closely with a proposal and capture team. Solution Architects at Armedia need to possess the following qualities:
Demonstrated experience in one or more IT functional areas, complemented by significant involvement in competitive Federal proposals The sense of urgency and critical thinking required to succeed in a demanding environment where high-quality, winning proposals are the expectation A working understanding of the Federal procurement process, including the FAR, contracting vehicles, and the nuances of Federal contracting An interest in collaborating and leading, working with a broad range of talented people (e.g., executives, technologists, industry specialists, graphics artists, writers, and consultants) to achieve a common operational understanding and solution The willingness to learn what's critical for an opportunity, conducting external research on technologies, companies, Government agencies, budgets, and programs and internal research on projects, people, efforts, strengths, and weaknesses Experience translating technology solutions into high quality, well written responses throughout business development, capture, and proposal development lifecycles The ability to design Concept of Operations and System Models (i.e., logical and physical architecture) and translate to a narrative. The ability to conceptualize graphics to convey key solution concepts, graphically depicting process, relationships, dependencies, technologies, benefits, features, and other concepts that tie solutions to problems The proven ability to own one or more sections of a proposal across a diverse range of topics The proven ability to write, review, direct, and craft proposal sections regardless of the discipline, technology, or requirements of those sections
Requirements
Required Education:
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
Desired Professional Certifications:
AWS Associate, Azure, or related cloud certification
Required Years of Relevant Experience:
Fifteen (15) or more years of relevant technology experience Five (5) or more years in proposal writing experience
Required Skills:
Demonstrated experience in one or more IT functional areas, complemented by significant involvement in competitive Federal proposals A working understanding of the Federal procurement process, including the FAR, contracting vehicles, and the nuances of Federal contracting Technology Architecture background - Ability to articulate technology into business verbiage Understanding the complete technology stack and various products available to fill those needs Experience in SharePoint, creating and managing repository of information for use in business development
Desired Skills:
Demonstrated experience in preparing and demoing products to prospective customers
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
Ability to work with a team or alone Manage and/or lead one or more sections of a proposal across a diverse range of topics Write, review, direct, and craft proposal sections regardless of the discipline, technology, or requirements of those sections Assist in the full proposal acquisition from technology assessment to pricing.

LOCATION: REMOTE


Armedia offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, discounted disability insurance, a 401k retirement plan with company match, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

Armedia is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Pre-Sales Solution Architect


Summary of Position:


The Pre-Sales Solution Architect role is responsible for formulating and leading presales technical and functional support activity to prospective clients and customers while ensuring customer satisfaction. This position provides direction and specialist knowledge in applying Linium technology and service offerings to client business requirements.


Duties & Responsibilities:


Leads any and all aspects of the technical sales process. Focuses on large or complex sales opportunities that need creative and complex solutions. Assists in compiling client deliverables including client approach documents and proposals under the direction of the project managers. Can architect complex systems and break up into logical components. Understands the financial implications of the decisions being made from a technology perspective. Reviews business requirement documents and/or user stories and provides technical solutions to align with those requirements. Provides technical design details in user stories which are complete, easy for developers to understand, and ready for development. Leads the various development planning sessions and the knowledge transfer sessions. Assists with internal technical initiatives and other duties as assigned. Maintains ServiceNow certifications with the latest delta exams. Achieves additional certifications as needed. Participates with Linium Marketing in supporting webinars, video-Blogs, Blog entries, events and trade shows. Candidate will be required to understand and explain the benefits of the Linium Development Methodology (LDM) and apply it to delivery estimates and SOWs . Participates in an Advisory Role with clients and prospects


Knowledge & Skills:


Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills: needs analysis, positioning, business justification, and sales closing techniques. Ability to persuade others through presentations, demonstrations, and written communication. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Ability to travel as needed is required .


Education & Work Experience


5 to 9 years of ServiceNow Pre-Sales experience delivering consulting services in several of the following areas: IT Service Management, HR Service Delivery, IT Asset Management, Project and Portfolio management, IT Operations Management, IT Financial Management, Customer Service Management and Governance Risk and Compliance. Industry and Vendor Application Certifications (ITIL, IAITAM, ServiceNow/Remedy/CA/HP) are a plus. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management, Information Systems or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.



Qualifications

Technical Skills

SNo
Primary Skill
Proficiency Level *
Rqrd./Dsrd.
1 Service Now PL1 Required

* Proficiency Legends

Proficiency Level
Generic Reference
PL1 The associate has basic awareness and comprehension of the skill and is in the process of acquiring this skill through various channels. PL2 The associate possesses working knowledge of the skill, and can actively and independently apply this skill in engagements and projects. PL3 The associate has comprehensive, in-depth and specialized knowledge of the skill. She / he has extensively demonstrated successful application of the skill in engagements or projects. PL4 The associate can function as a subject matter expert for this skill. The associate is capable of analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing solutions using the skill.

Our client is a Fortune 500, multinational manufacturer and marketer of prestige skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, headquartered in New York City.

As the global leader in prestige beauty, we touch over half a billion consumers a year. The company owns a diverse portfolio of brands, distributed internationally through both digital commerce and retail channels.

Senior IT Business Solution Architect Planning is a key business interfacing role that has technical and business domain-specific expertise and provides oversight and coordination across a portfolio of technical solutions being developed in that domain.

They develop, maintain, and communicate processes and standard practices related to the high-level design, development, and implementation of solutions across the portfolio of projects in the domain.

Additionally, they work with the business to define technology roadmaps & ensure solutions meet business needs along with architecturally significant functional and non-functional requirements.

The Business Solution Architect will be working with and guiding our Product Owners, Software Architects, and others to create and implement technical specifications using industry-standard, best-in-class coding practice.

Senior IT Business Solution Architect Planning needs to understand business processes, process analysis/management, and their related IT requirements.

Drives the definition, optimization, improvement, and approved changes to new and existing business processes and IT solutions via the development of business and functional requirements.
Manages process conformance and compliance as appropriate (e.g.SOX). Collaborates with technical teams to prototype, build, test, and deliver the solution.


Key Activities
The Business Solution Architect will determine operational objectives by studying business functions; gathering information; evaluating output requirements and formats. Analyzes requirements from the business; constructs workflow charts and diagrams; studies system capabilities. Analyzes and monitors implementation of business rules through review of documents which include business requirements, design documents, test plans and other specification documents. Coordinate requirements walk-through and sign-offs, verifying with user representatives/stakeholders that use cases and process models accurately portray specific business needs Accountable for collaborating with business stakeholders to understand business requirements, identifying solution gaps, and available capabilities, and defining solutions to meet the business need. The Business Solution Architect will Manage Stakeholder's concerns regarding technical issues in their areas The Business Solution Architect will contribute to the development of project plans. Evaluate potential software solutions, including off-the-shelf and open source components, and the system architecture to ensure that they meet business requirements. Translates business domain understanding and context to technical capabilities for technical architects and development teams. Prepares technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Produce system design documents Participate in architectural discussions to ensure solutions are designed for successful deployment in the system Responsible for examining the current system's architecture and working with business and technical staff to recommend solutions that result in more effective systems Collaborate and ensure alignment with Enterprise Architecture to shape EA guardrails, standards, patterns, and frameworks Stay abreast of current trends/technologies in the consumer space and be aware of technology initiatives from other best-in-class retailers and technology companies globally Support prototype development efforts Support the adoption of best practices in the areas of technology integration, cloud computing, managed services, process improvement, technology innovation, and implementation Support program teams in executing with quality, providing support, best practices, innovation, and strategy Ensure work scope is maintained and solutions are implemented Give direction on how to leverage technology to solve a business problem


Top Skill Sets:
SAP Experience required, 9 experience would be a big plus Supply Planning or Demand Planning experience is required, having both would be a big plus BA skills needed (requirements gathering, working with stakeholders, etc) Must be professional and have good comm skills, will be working with key stakeholders, communicating with technical teams, and working with business teams. Must be able to give professional pushback.


Technical Skills and Qualifications
Integration Technologies Cloud computing / SaaS / IaaS / PaaS technologies Big Data Analytics, Data Architecture & Modeling Strong production capabilities in PowerPoint, Keynote, Word, Excel, JIRA, Confluence Functional knowledge of ERP modules and functionalities (e.g. SAP) Experience working with (or, ability to quickly learn & master) a variety of technologies including web, mobile and social Experienced in traditional SDLC and Agile frameworks


Functional and Behavioral Skills
Business acumen Understanding of future technologies Application domain knowledge Ability to tie together solutions across systems Requirements definition & management Business case development Ability to simplify & standardize complex concepts / processes Creative and conceptual thinking Problem-solving / analytical thinking Solid understanding of IT group operating model, including enterprise architecture, development lifecycle, tools, methods, and processes Independent and creative analytical skills and the ability to clearly communicate ideas and confirm understanding. Strong communication and validation skills. Able to iterate through the requirements in phases. Evidence of staying in alignment with business sponsors, stakeholders, and management. Ability to influence Ability to execute Oral & written communications Strong interpersonal skills Flexibility and enthusiasm for taking on a dynamic portfolio of responsibilities Adaptability/ability to manage change Meticulous attention to detail, with the belief that no detail is too small to be overlooked An exceptional communicator and spirited collaborator


About the Company
Our client is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products with over half a billion consumers a year in over 150 countries. The company embraces the challenges of leading in the ever-changing beauty landscape, and its competitive nature is a powerful source of motivation. They focus on long-term growth with an ability to execute with agility and excellence. The company prides itself in offering a stimulating inclusive environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and integrity in everything they do. At this company, they aspire to foster their heritage of respect and be a positive influence in everything they do and in every community they serve. Corporate citizenship and sustainability are central to its beliefs - from employee volunteerism and their cause-related campaigns to the creation of high-performing and safe products, all while caring for people and the environment.