The Director, Solutions Architect, leads a team of solution architects responsible for solution communication and sign-off for all external application impacts used by digital marketing organizations. Plays a critical role in driving technical excellence, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and optimizing operational efficiency. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, provides enterprise architectural guidance, and leads initiatives to drive innovation, scalability, and reliability in the organization’s technical enterprise landscape.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the solutions development of complex online ordering platforms while working with system designers to integrate these platforms with the existing systems.
Continuously develops and maintains an extensive understanding of Online ordering platforms, Ordering back-office applications and integrated enterprise applications
Develops short and long-term road architecture roadmaps for applications, aligning development plans and ensuring effective integration among applications.
Guides the preparation and execution of long-term strategic initiatives to ensure integration of current and future technologies.
Collaborates with stakeholders to develop and execute the enterprise architecture strategy and roadmap aligned with the digital marketing organization's goals and objectives
Provides technical expertise and guidance to enterprise architects and development teams
Establishes and enforces enterprise architectural standards, principles, and policies across projects and systems
Collaborates with internal and external teams, stakeholders, and business leaders to understand their requirements and align enterprise architectural solutions with business needs
Defines and drives the enterprise architecture roadmap and innovation strategy
Creates and maintains comprehensive enterprise architecture documentation, including diagrams, design patters, standards, and guidelines
Leads and manages a team of highly skilled enterprise architects, providing mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities
Conducts risk assessments and impact analysis related to enterprise architectural decisions and changes
Facilitates the review and formulation of new software/hardware platforms with a team of architects.
Mentors other team members as needed to share knowledge and contribute to the fulfillment of departmental goals.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSRequired Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Demonstrated analytical skills to solve complex technology and business problems
Effective communication skills to all audience levels along with an ability to synthesize complex technology matters into insightful recommendations; proven ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Ability to influence internal/external key stakeholders & build consensus to desired business outcomes
Ability to manage and foster change
Ability to define key performance indicators / metrics.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Ability to listen and marry multiple points of view from a technical perspective to a business perspective and synthesize against goals for recommendations
Ability to plan, prioritize and organize effectively and independently multiple projects and tasks
Ability to make decisions using good judgment, and solve problems while working under pressure
Effective business sense and sense of urgency to achieve business results
Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure
Ability to provide leadership and direction to cross-functional and virtual teams with a mixture of direct and dotted-line reporting
Ability to manage large, complex, diverse and strategic projects that impact the organization as a whole
Required EducationBachelor’s of Science in Business, Information Technology, or equivalent combination of education and experienceRequired Related Work Experience and Number of Years
Cumulative experience with Ordering (preferably in Telecom or Cable industry) design/architecture - 10+ Relevant industry (e.g., telecom, cable, mobile) experience - 7 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred EducationAdvanced management or technical degreeArchitecture CertificationPreferred Related Work Experience and Number of YearsTechnical oversight of complex Telecom or Cable implementations – 5Managerial Experience – 5 WORKING CONDITIONSOffice environmentMST706 2024-41877 2024Here, employees don’t just have jobs, they build careers. That’s why we believe in offering a comprehensive pay and benefits (https://jobs.spectrum.com/compensation-and-benefits) package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supports all aspects of their well-being, and delivers real value at every stage of life.A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.Get to Know Us Charter Communications is known in the United States by our Spectrum brands, including: Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice, Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Enterprise and Spectrum Reach. When you join us, you’re joining a strong community of more than 100,000 individuals working together to serve nearly 32 million customers in 41 states and keep them connected to what matters most. Watch this video to learn more. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYw1ejL2jZ8)Who You Are Matters Here We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects our communities, and providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement. EOE, including disability/vets. Learn about our inclusive culture. (https://jobs.spectrum.com/inclusiveworkplace/)