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Digital Solution Architect Lead Advisor

Digital Solution Architect Lead Advisor

NTT DATADallas, TX, United States
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Req ID : 339966

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Digital Solution Architect Lead Advisor to join our team in Dallas, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

Summary

Responsible for defining and guiding the build of valuable products that meet customer needs. Leads the product vision and definition from a multifunctional perspective. Brings knowledge of business, design, and technology to appropriately guide the solutioning of products leveraging platforms, integrations, or custom development. Works in close partnership with GTM Specialists who maintain overall accountability for client relationships and commercial aspects, while the SA leads technical solution development and ensures solution-client alignment. Guides the team to define digital solutions that achieve the clients' desired business outcomes. Advises clients on how proposed solutions will satisfy needs over the lifecycle of the product. Helps to guide the digital transformation of solutions for clients across multiple business areas. Helps guide the transformation of client organizations to adopt agile requirements methods as they shift to a product management mentality.

Core Responsibilities

Solution Development & Architecture

  • Lead teams to propose feasible and sustainable solutions
  • Collaborate with strategy, design, and technology leaders to ensure the solution meets business needs
  • Lead efforts to modernize and transform digital solutions, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and emerging technologies
  • Conduct analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in digital solutions

Client Engagement & Solution Vision

  • Plan and lead client conversations to understand and set vision and direction for new products andsolutions
  • Develop models that illustrate how a product / solution provides value to customers
  • Create customer-centric ROI models that align with expected value
  • Adjust and adapt models based on changing market needs
  • Define target scope for engagements
  • Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of project goals,progress, and outcomes

    • Pursuit & Sales Support

    Active Pursuit Leadership

    During strategic pursuits, the Solution Architect :

  • Leads daily engagement with proposal team and Client Partner / LISE
  • Develops approach and response format working with GTM and proposal leads
  • Acts as technical SME on client calls when applicable
  • Coordinates with Practice POCs to establish appropriate proposal content and ensure technicalexpertise is properly leveraged
  • Ensures alignment between solution content and client expectations
  • Manages response timeline and coordinates internal resources
  • Supports GTM Specialist through proposal / SOW delivery process

    • Sales Process Enhancement

  • Partners with Go-To-Market (GTM) teams to improve sales effectiveness
  • Identifies areas for process improvement that enhance solution delivery
  • Creates and standardizes sales enablement processes that leverage Solution Playbooks
  • Ensures consistency and effectiveness across all sales activities

    • Solution Playbook & Offering Development

    Development & Documentation

  • Creates detailed Solution Playbooks that include best practices, implementation guidelines, and success metrics for various digital solutions
  • Develops repeatable Offerings that package Solutions into marketable engagement models with defined scopes, timelines, and deliverables
  • Determines when custom approaches are needed versus existing templates / offerings
  • Maps case studies to client requirements and solution components

    • Implementation & Customization

  • References and implements relevant playbooks and offerings for solution development during pursuits
  • Customizes Solution Playbooks and Offerings to align with specific proposal opportunities
  • Ensures playbooks and offerings meet the unique requirements of each client engagement

    • Continuous Improvement

  • Monitors the effectiveness of Solution Playbooks and Offerings
  • Refines playbooks and offerings based on feedback and lessons learned from implementation projects
  • Maintains currency with emerging technologies and industry best practices

    • Leadership & Development

  • Provides guidance and mentorship to junior team members
  • Fosters a culture of continuous learning and improvement
  • Contributes to the development of organizational capabilities in digital solution architecture

    • Required Qualifications

  • Typical Years of Experience : 10-12 years relevant experience
  • Bachelor's Degree

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Graduate degree
  • Core Skills
  • Business & Process Analysis
  • Meeting Planning and Facilitation
  • Design Thinking, Systems Thinking
  • Business Capability Modeling, Information Mapping
  • Experience working in cross-functional pursuit teams
  • Proven ability to influence without authority
  • Experience with estimation tools and methodologies
  • Proficiency in solution diagramming and architecture documentation
  • Familiarity with commercial proposal tools (RFPIO, Loopio, etc.)

    • About NTT DATA

    NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

    Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client's needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form,

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