Architectural Sr Specialist Job in Chicago, Illinois Us
Description
Essential Job Functions
- Works independently within a business area and assists at the enterprise level to influence the technical decisions during all phases of the project (Technical).
- Knows relevant issues and considerations in selecting both technical software packages and vendors including capabilities, clients who have installed them, and user experiences with them (Technical).
- Designs and constructs interfaces across platforms (Technical).
- Provides consulting support to projects during the vision and strategy, architecture, and development phases (Methodology).
- Leads a team of 6-10 resources (company, client and third-party resources) in area of expertise to conclusion of a project phase (Management).
- Provides input in identifying issues and considerations for selecting business application packages and vendors (Business).
- Manages client expectations and balances the needs of the company and clients to ensure satisfaction for both (Relationship Management).
- Influences decisions and project direction at the executive level (Relationship Management).
- Performs consultative selling and leverages business through superior delivery skills, client relations and subject matter expertise (Leverage).
- Participates in proposal efforts and sales calls (Leverage).
- Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel (Leadership).
- Communicates in formal presentation settings including medium to large sized groups of key decision makers at the executive level; tailors presentations to needs and interests of the audience. Develops articles and white papers covering areas of expertise (Communication).
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
- Six or more years of consulting experience with technical architecture analysis and design
- Experience working with CSC Catalyst and/or equivalent client or vendor-mandated methodology
- Experience working with the client's enterprise products, services, and strategies
- Experience working with at least two technical platforms and associated integration techniques
Other Qualifications
- Two to five years of additional relevant experience in one or more technical specialty areas
- Good technical infrastructure performance modeling and benchmarking skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to deal with and resolve ambiguity
- Ability to anticipate problems and take decisive action, giving regard to the impact on both the client and the company
- Ability to adjust personal style to different situations
- Willingness to travel
