Job Description

NTT is a leading global IT solutions and services organisation that brings together people, data and things to create a better and more sustainable future.

In todayxe2x80x99s xe2x80x98iNTTerconnectedxe2x80x99 world, connections matter more now than ever. By bringing together talented people, world-class technology partners and emerging innovators, we help our clients solve some of the worldxe2x80x99s most significant technological, business and societal challenges.

With people at the heart of our success, NTT is committed to attracting and growing the best talent and providing an environment where everyone feels they can belong and their contribution matters.

Want to be a part of our team? The Senior Principle IT Solution Architect has cross domain level knowledge and is accountable for creating integrated solutions and will collaborate and support the architectural consulting function in architecting client solutions. Their primary objective is to ensure the optimal functioning of an entityxe2x80x99s IT application software and infrastructure by outlining complex solution architecture descriptions across domains, functions and industries, then monitoring and governing the implementation.

The Senior Principle IT Solution Architect designs a complete and complex framework, system or product. Defines processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility. Conceives system interfaces and business application prototypes. Identifies, analyzes and resolves system design weaknesses. Influences the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework (architecture) used across multiple products or systems. Provides multi-layered technical expertise for next generation initiatives.

Working at NTT

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Provide expert multi-technology advice to internal clients, analysing and providing strategies and solutions on all aspects of application software, infrastructure and related technology components.

Advise and execute on the best design for information technology architectures.

Designs and communicates high level structure to enable and guide the design and development of integrated solutions that meet current and future business needs.

Use client business requirements to advise on the design, deployment and operation of application infrastructures.

Create designs that provide holistic views, but also contain the details of the components and interconnections between components.

Involved with projects at the time of inception and is involved along with the project manager in the planning and governance of projects and the functional analysis (FA) of developing the initial requirements.

Contribute advice on improving methodology frameworks.

Manage the proof of concept (POC) initiatives.

Researches and investigates emerging infrastructure technologies and the best practices associated with these trends.

Contribute to the improvement of internal effectiveness by contributing to improving current methodologies, processes and tools.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

Specialised skills in Corporate Treasury, Profitability and Performance Mgt, Transfer Pricing and Budgeting, Planning and Consolidations (SGR vs BPC)

Good understanding of Finance Domain Best Business Practice in xe2x80x98Big Techxe2x80x99 ie the convergence of Telecommunications, Professional Services and High Tech Industry solutions xe2x80x93 and specifically in XaaS design principles

Market-leading Stakeholder Management influence and collaborative Culture-fit:

Facilitate a consultative approach with Business Domain owners to gather and document requirements, align to though leadership and best practice, to produce innovative digital business solution architecture and related domain roadmap and program direction

Use concurrent-transformation as an approach to combine internal and external knowledge and skills in the domain area, to create a vision of future solutions, aligned to clear business outcomes and metrics, and present this via communication forums that create buy-in and joint aligned commitment to the strategy

Expert in Enterprise and Solution Architecture principles and practices

Excellent Executive communication and presentation skills, with experience dealing with business groups and all levels of the organization; and self xe2x80x93 sufficient in the development of Executive Communication materials, for presentation to C-Level

Ability to explain complex technical solutions to audiences at different technical knowledge

Proficiency in English

Ability to work well independently and in collaborative, cross- discipline environments

Positive xe2x80x98can-doxe2x80x99 attitude with problem-solving; service-orientation and collaborative ethos xe2x80x93 xe2x80x98How can I helpxe2x80x99

Technology Depth and Breadth within your domain and across domain integration areas:

Proficiency applications in Finance and Advanced finance, plus integration to Salesforce, ITSM/Service Now; BTP/RPA technologies and Cloud solutions in Finance (eg Vertex, Refinative),

In depth experience of the design and configuration of IT solutions

Ability to construct solutions using their expertise of more of the functions offerings

Expert knowledge on multi-technology software, OSxe2x80x99s and infrastructure design best practices in a variety of hardware platforms including mainframes, distributed platforms, desktops, and mobile devices

Deep knowledge of reference architectures

Good knowledge of project management principles

Knowledge of vendor roadmaps, new developments and new product offerings

Analytical in their approach

Display the required interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with a variety of stakeholders

Ability to share and communicate ideas clearly, both orally and in writing, to executive staff, business sponsors, and technical resources in clear concise language

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree in Information Technology or related field of study

TOGAF / COBIT or related certification

Scaled Agile certification would be preferred

Required Experience:

10+ years of strong hands-on experience as Finance Application architect, with proven experience in delivering large scale SaaS/PaaS/API/Microservice architecture based innovative digital applications

Experience in SAP S4, CFIN, MDG, BPC/SGR, SAC, Blackline, and similar Finance Cloud solutions (eg Vertex for Telecoms Tax in the US) and Finance Cloud Solution integration

Hands-on experience in multiple end-to-end S4/ECC project implementations

Experience with projects through the software development process or Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Demonstrable experience working as a solution architect in a global IT services provider organisation

What will make you a good fit for the role?

Scope of Role:

Specialised Finance applications

xe2x80x8bObjective of Role:

Define a clear Digital-Solution Cloud Architecture that supports the Business IT-Capability requirements in a fit-to-standard, Multi-component design to reduce overall total cost/complexity of applications, and support revenue and margin/profitability growth, optimized resource allocation and return on working capital, and capital investment.

xe2x80x8bYou will focus on:

Digital Business Solution Architecture for Specialized Finance solutions, including Corporate Performance and Treasury Mgt; Advanced Compliance reporting; Advanced profitability and performance Management, Investment and Treasury Management, Forex and Tax Mgt, Asset Accounting, Advanced Budgeting, Operational Planning and Consolidations Data & Reporting; Advanced corporate treasury and support of similar corporate centers of excellence areas of Finance

Common-information-design eg Budgeting, Planning and Reporting dimensions and measures; Integrated Planning and Budgeting solutions; Universal Parallel Accounting; Transfer Pricing and similar specialised commercial accounting areas

Ensure that Digital Business Process in Specialised Finance are supported by hybrid cloud solution components according to xe2x80x98Fit-to-Standardxe2x80x99 Best Practice, targeting lowest TCO, and using creative problem solving to ensure that functional requirements are met and service qualities (Performance, scalability, extensibility, Security etc) for the future are achievable.

Support the Design, build and implementation of conceptual and logical data models and support the Master Data Governance team in the building of solutions in the Finance domain

Work with enterprise architects to define how the proposed solution components will fit into the enterprise data architecture, defining clear Release-Roadmap that improve on existing solutions, use of new technologies and methodologies to seek continual improvement for existing systems.

Design, coordinate and execute prototypes/POC, to validate new solutions, tools and methods

Mentor and assist the delivery team across development and implementation the life cycle

Continuously evaluate relevant technologies, influence and drive architecture and design discussions

Provide Detailed guidance and direction on project work, making sure that new projects fit in with an overall strategic vision

Support program and project managers in the design, planning and governance of implementation projects

Support the internal or vendor-based Installation and configuration of applications

You will be measured on:

Achievement of business outcomes xe2x80x93 Revenue growth, Margin growth, increase in Client Service coverage, Reduction in T2 applications, Consolidation of T1 applications to achieve lower TCO of IT, Customer feedback

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT 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, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, veteran status, or other protected category

Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

A career at NTT means:

Being part of a global pioneer xe2x80x93 where you gain exposure to our Fortune 500 clients and world-leading global technology partners and work with a network of over 40,000 smart and diverse colleagues across 57 countries, delivering services in over 200 countries.

Being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology xe2x80x93 backed with a 150-year heritage of using technology for good. With 40% of the worldxe2x80x99s internet traffic running on our network and where Emoji were first invented, you can be proud of the groupxe2x80x99s many new xe2x80x98firstsxe2x80x99.

Making a difference xe2x80x93 by doing meaningful work that helps to shape the future for our clients, and across industries and communities around the world.

Being your best self xe2x80x93 in a progressive xe2x80x98Connected Workingxe2x80x99 environment that promotes flexibility, connection and wellbeing. Where diversity and different perspectives are embraced to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Having ongoing opportunities to own and develop your career xe2x80x93 with a personal and professional development plan and access to the broadest learning offerings in the industry.

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