Data Architect

 

Data Architect

Duration: 5+months

Location: NY

 

Job Title	Internal Services - Workplace Architect			Reports to (job title)	Internal Services - Domain Architect
No. of Jobholders	1			Business Unit/ Function	Technology Operations
Direct Reports	TBC			Location	TBC
Job code	TBC			Date of completion of job description
Purpose What is the primary purpose of this job?	Develops the Workplace architecture and standards including application landscape, application distribution, desktop builds, application virtualization and hardware/software standards.  Works with project teams to understand the customer requirements for the workplace and operates in the capacity of subject mater expert to coach the projects into successful implementations.  Understands the business requirements and develops an architecture and roadmap to deliver those requirements.  Works with project programmes and partners to review and assess requirements and provide guidance and direction.
Scope and Impact e.g. - Financial responsibility (budget, revenue, OI, gross sales etc.) - Business and Geographic Scope	Within the area of the Workplace, to analyse, research, and evaluate alternative solutions and serve as a subject matter expert between the business and the IT organisation. Ensures architecture supports the execution of critical business applications and develops high level continuance plans in the event of a lapse in the architectural infrastructure. Technology delivery or governance role which achieves planned objectives critical to the business. Understands current and future business, technology, strategy, customers and competitors. Is a recognised technical expert in the company. Communcates technical ideas in Thomson Reuters Markets. Works on the most complicated technical projects or business issues. Scope will often be across multiple projects or a programme in the Workplace areas including end-user segmentation, application delivery and asset management.
Major Accountabilities What are this job's major areas of responsibility/accountability?	Responsible to reconcile the Thomson Reuters Markets Workplace landscape and align it with the agreed strategy.  Helps define products and technical direction as well as customer requirements for technology and service. Responsible to work with vendors to ensure the successful realization of projects.  Performs a governance role over projects in the area of expertise.  Develops standards and policies.  Develops technical vision in the Enterprise Workspace area and communicates business impact of technology. Responsible for successful execution of technical work. Aligns technical strategy with business goals.   Translates technical judgements into business opportunities and management constraints. Visibility and influence within the wider organisation.
Competencies What are the critical competencies that a successful incumbent would possess?  Select 3-5 from the drop down list. Definitions on next page	1	Leading Change		Professional requirements What education, previous experience, skills and knowledge would a successful incumbent possess?	Strong technology background in the are of Workplace Architecture  including desktop builds, application distribution, packaging, application virtualization, patching, PC hardware compnents and standards, MS Operating Systems.  Ten years experience in delivering large scale workplace deployments required.
	2	Managing across boundaries			Able to demonstrate ability to managing and transition team through change
	3	Thinking like a customer			Previous experience managing of leading and managing large projects
	4	Driving for results			Delivery up to Senior Management equivalent level
	5	Building relationships			Degree or equivalent work experience
					Strong relationship building skills

 

 

Best Regards,

Venkatesh

Softpath Systems, Inc.

75 Maiden Lane,

Suite # 903,

New York. NY-10038.

Ph: 212-405-1894 x 104

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