Enterprise Architect

NTT DATA Business Solutions Inc. seeks an Enterprise Architect to, using a broad understanding of SAP functionality and the cross-functional and technical integration aspects, collaborate with the NTT Data Business Solutions Inc. and customer project resources to find the best holistic solution for the customer and project. Works closely with the project manager, engagement director and consultants to design and evaluate feasibility of proposed solutions in the context of project budget, risk and time line. Participates in functional Quality Assurance (QA) reviews of projects. Has first call credibility. Supports sales/presales team. Conducts discovery sessions. Supports proposal creation by defining and describing scope and assumptions. Designs solution roadmap together with the presales team. Generates follow up business through existing client relationships. Manages expectations with the project team and client. Has flexibility to support multiple parallel projects. Understands the importance of follow up and documentation of results. Acts as a trusted advisor to the project team (NTT Data Business Solutions Inc. and customer). Supports project manager and engagement director in managing customer expectation. Has credibility towards the client based on business and SAP product knowledge and uses this credibility to advise client and provide guidance towards the best holistic project solution. Explains abstract and complex solutions in a way that the customer understands. Delivers difficult information at all organizational levels and determine appropriate courses of action. Reviews solutions that have been designed without Enterprise Architect-involvement at certain milestones of a project. Focuses on the critical functional/technical areas. Follows up on execution/adherence of proposed solution on a regular basis. Mitigates future risks by addressing them early on. Assesses and manages project escalation situations, leading proper resolutions in escalation situations. May work remotely.