Solution Architect

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs

Requirements:
• Proven working experience in project management
• Exposure to Business Intelligence & cloud technologies, concepts, architectures and methodologies.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Project Management Professional (PMP)/PRINCE II certification is a plus
• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.
• Good to have exposure to the Onsite/Offshore delivery model.
• Constantly be on the lookout for ways to improve monitoring, discover issues and deliver better value to the customer.
• Strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making and supervising department teams.
• Experience mentoring, coaching and developing rising talent in the technology department.
• Ability to predict challenges and seek to proactively head-off obstacles