Digital Solution Architect Lead Advisor

Req ID : 339966

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We are currently seeking a Digital Solution Architect Lead Advisor to join our team in Dallas, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

Summary

Responsible for defining and guiding the build of valuable products that meet customer needs. Leads the product vision and definition from a multifunctional perspective. Brings knowledge of business, design, and technology to appropriately guide the solutioning of products leveraging platforms, integrations, or custom development. Works in close partnership with GTM Specialists who maintain overall accountability for client relationships and commercial aspects, while the SA leads technical solution development and ensures solution-client alignment. Guides the team to define digital solutions that achieve the clients' desired business outcomes. Advises clients on how proposed solutions will satisfy needs over the lifecycle of the product. Helps to guide the digital transformation of solutions for clients across multiple business areas. Helps guide the transformation of client organizations to adopt agile requirements methods as they shift to a product management mentality.

Core Responsibilities

Solution Development & Architecture

Lead teams to propose feasible and sustainable solutions

Collaborate with strategy, design, and technology leaders to ensure the solution meets business needs

Lead efforts to modernize and transform digital solutions, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and emerging technologies

Conduct analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in digital solutions

Client Engagement & Solution Vision

Plan and lead client conversations to understand and set vision and direction for new products andsolutions

Develop models that illustrate how a product / solution provides value to customers

Create customer-centric ROI models that align with expected value

Adjust and adapt models based on changing market needs

Define target scope for engagements

Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of project goals,progress, and outcomes

Pursuit & Sales Support

Active Pursuit Leadership

During strategic pursuits, the Solution Architect :

Leads daily engagement with proposal team and Client Partner / LISE

Develops approach and response format working with GTM and proposal leads

Acts as technical SME on client calls when applicable

Coordinates with Practice POCs to establish appropriate proposal content and ensure technicalexpertise is properly leveraged

Ensures alignment between solution content and client expectations

Manages response timeline and coordinates internal resources

Supports GTM Specialist through proposal / SOW delivery process

Sales Process Enhancement

Partners with Go-To-Market (GTM) teams to improve sales effectiveness

Identifies areas for process improvement that enhance solution delivery

Creates and standardizes sales enablement processes that leverage Solution Playbooks

Ensures consistency and effectiveness across all sales activities

Solution Playbook & Offering Development

Development & Documentation

Creates detailed Solution Playbooks that include best practices, implementation guidelines, and success metrics for various digital solutions

Develops repeatable Offerings that package Solutions into marketable engagement models with defined scopes, timelines, and deliverables

Determines when custom approaches are needed versus existing templates / offerings

Maps case studies to client requirements and solution components

Implementation & Customization

References and implements relevant playbooks and offerings for solution development during pursuits

Customizes Solution Playbooks and Offerings to align with specific proposal opportunities

Ensures playbooks and offerings meet the unique requirements of each client engagement

Continuous Improvement

Monitors the effectiveness of Solution Playbooks and Offerings

Refines playbooks and offerings based on feedback and lessons learned from implementation projects

Maintains currency with emerging technologies and industry best practices

Leadership & Development

Provides guidance and mentorship to junior team members

Fosters a culture of continuous learning and improvement

Contributes to the development of organizational capabilities in digital solution architecture

Required Qualifications

Typical Years of Experience : 10-12 years relevant experience

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Qualifications :

Graduate degree

Core Skills

Business & Process Analysis

Meeting Planning and Facilitation

Design Thinking, Systems Thinking

Business Capability Modeling, Information Mapping

Experience working in cross-functional pursuit teams

Proven ability to influence without authority

Experience with estimation tools and methodologies

Proficiency in solution diagramming and architecture documentation

Familiarity with commercial proposal tools (RFPIO, Loopio, etc.)

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com ()

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