Job Description : Enterprise (Solutions) Architect – BSS focused (18+ yrs)

Job Title:  Enterprise Architect

Role Purpose:

The Enterprise Architect (BSS focussed) creates the E2E architecture principles, architecture assurance framework and guides the E2E Solutions team on a project.

Experience:  18+ Years including 5+ years in Enterprise wide Architecture design, 10+ years in E2E Solutions Architecture & Design, in Telecom BSS domain – especially three or more of Marketing Management, Channels- Lead to Order, Order to Activate, Billing and Charging, Trouble to resolve.

Skills required:

MUST:

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to present/communicate the E2E Architecture benefits/issues to business and technical CxOs
2. 5+ years of Enterprise Architecture designing engagements for Telecom Service Providers on transformations programmes comprising large IT estates.
3. 18+ Years of development/design experience with Telco (Wireless/Wireline) B2B/B2C business – BSS domain
4. Good understanding of wireless prepaid / postpaid business, BSS functions and Operations
5. Enterprise Architecture certifications like TOGAF necessary
6. 10+ years of strong experience in delivering E2E Solutions Architecture/ Solutions Design for Telco BSS - liasing with business analysts and platform architects/ designers, with at least one project delivering omni channel experience.
7. Ability to guide and manage E2e solutions team.
8. Should be able to review and assess corporate goals, strategies and assets along with everyday processes and procedures and compare those to available information technology resources
9. Ability to work with CIO and other technical managers to oversee the strategic development of the e2e IT estate
10. Ability to identify areas where cost reduction opportunities may be available and work towards reducing cost by introducing new systems, rationalizing existing systems or improved processes
11. Share review findings and recommendations to executives and stakeholders, along with reports showing the progress in implementing new strategies
12. Good to have certifications like - TM Forum Frameworks: eTOM, TAM, SID and Integration Framework (TNA) and CMM/CMMI.
13. Ability to compare/analyze COTS products and the ability to recommend a particular product based on the strategic IT goals
14. Exposure to multiple and diverse technologies and environments. A good understanding of open source based technologies, micro services, event driven architecture.
15. Also able to explain complex issues to a wider business audience.
16. Ability to build strong and trusted relationships with other teams, vendors and service partners.

Optional :

1. German Language Proficiency.

Job description:

Key Responsibilities

·       As a senior leader in the Architecture team, Leads the E2E Solutions team for the Digital BSS programme for a Telco operator

·       Creates the E2E architecture principles, architecture assurance framework and guides the E2E Solutions team on the project.

·       Liase with CxO level business & technical stakeholders representing the enterprise wide architecture

·       Ensuring maximum re-use of IT assets and services giving value for money, consistency of service, and reducing the costs of future changes.

·       Drive and lead the reduced complexity in the current IT estate – through identifying opportunities for decommissioning, consolidation of components, applications, integration technologies, data and hardware

·       Define the principles and design patterns that guide technology decisions for the enterprise, meeting our commitments around rationalisation and consolidation

·       Guide and support the E2E solutions team, including the business analysts/process teams, during the entire SDLC

MMD are looking for an enthusiastic, self-starting, experienced Project Manager based in Lincoln with defence experience, ideally within the ISR environment.

The ideal candidate will;

Have the ability to problem-solve complex issues across functional boundaries, to summarise and identify key concerns and follow through with the development and execution of corrective action plans to resolve issues;

Be able to rapidly assimilate information, culture and process;

Collaborate stakeholder management and engagement across clients, internal teams and suppliers;

Have experience of managing multiple projects in a controlled environment, making best use of recognised methods, to guarantee transparent delivery;

Have demonstrable experience of working on complex bids – both in the creation of cost models and bid management.

Clearly understand applicable government information assurance policies and controls and how to comply with these.

If you can do all of this and more, please apply to HR@mmd.meta.aero with your CV and covering letter.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our expanding Real Estate team in Aberdeen, working on a range of projects.

Due to the nature of the work, the role will suit someone with proven experience of managing projects within Education, Life Sciences and Defence.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

• To lead Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for end to end service delivery, often with respect to large or complex projects.
• To act as the key, day to day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards.

SCOPE

Project Managers handle commissions of varying scale and value , depending upon the complexity of the project, etc the normal would be up to £40m in value. However, where the service provided is advisory in nature, for example advising on urban re-generation funding, the overall project size may be much larger.

Project Management, To Include

• Advising at a strategic level at the project conception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted in order to successfully achieve the client’s overall objectives
• Leading the establishment of the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters
• Planning for and the ongoing management of quality, safety, health and environment issues
• Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilised throughout project
• Project planning, including ensuring the production of the detailed project plan
• Advising upon the procurement of resources
• Leading and facilitating the overall cross-functional project team
• Monitoring and applying performance management techniques, including the use of KPI’s to improve project performance
• Managing the change control process
• Monitoring and advising upon project finances
• Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications
• Ensuring the production of formal project progress and other reports
• Taking a leading role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages
   

Marketing And Business Development, To Include

• Taking responsibility for developing new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients
• Identifying and acting upon cross-selling opportunities
• Working with Associate Directors and Directors to construct bids for new work
• Attending formal client pitches with Assistant Directors and Directors
• Ensuring that project case study, photograph and project CV files are kept up to date
• Identifying and acting upon opportunities to improve project management products and services
   

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in relevant discipline
• Proven experience managing Real Estate projects, ideally in a consultancy environment

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We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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