Mainframe Modernization Solution Architect
Accenture
Mainframe Modernization Solution Architect
Job Description
ARE YOU READY to step up and take your technology expertise to the next level?
There is never a typical day at Accenture, but that’s why we love it here! This is an extraordinary chance to begin a rewarding career at Accenture Technology. Immersed in a digitally compassionate and innovation-led environment, here is where you can help top clients shift to the New using leading-edge technologies on the most ground-breaking projects imaginable.
Software Engineering is a high performing team to join! We focus on client adoption of disruptive technologies, technology architecture and providing specialized skills related to integration, custom software engineering, testing, application modernization, agile and more. We help our clients with the most complex projects including working in open web platforms, DevOps platforms as well as intelligent Computing and Architecture enhancement.
YOUR ROLE: Mainframe Modernization Solution Architect
THE WORK
Architect the technology solution
Represent the solution in conversation with Operating Group leadership and sales team, senior client buyers and functional owners
Drive the necessary Technology Delivery sign off on solutions with proper input from the Operating Groups on client business objectives, industry, risk assessment, budget and preferences
Work with the Operating Group sales team and Subject Matter Experts as required during the sales process; communicate/collaborate with delivery organization(s)
Promote the use of standards in solutions by coordinating with Legal and Commercial and directing Corporate Development Transaction Services
Collaborate with the Operating Groups to provide input to Terms and Conditions, and in some cases, be accountable for specific contractual terms and conditions
Work with Technology leadership to identify Point of Contact for delivery. Where appropriate, lead stabilization efforts on client deals
Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.
Qualifications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 8 years of experience in a Technology Environment with a strong focus on outsourcing and/or systems integration solutions.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Solution Planning and Deal Shaping.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering with an expertise in at least 1 current technology.
Minimum of 3 years of experience with mainframe cost optimization initiatives, mainframe to cloud migration solutioning, mainframe resource utilization, cost analysis and spend reductions, and/or mainframe to cloud emulator software and framework
Minimum of 3 years of experience in public cloud services (Azure/AWS/GCP) and cloud consumption cost analysis, consumption forecasting, and staffing ne
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If associate’s degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)
English is required for this position as this role will regularly interact with stakeholders across Canada, US and other countries across our Global footprint where English is the common language. Due to the significant high volume of interactions with these English-speaking stakeholders, which is inherent to this position, it is not possible to reorganize the company's activities to avoid this requirement.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong AO or SI expertise in a domain with preference being in ERP (SAP or Oracle)
Expertise/Experience in AO/AD/SI and ability to give an Industry view of application portfolio/application transformation.
Very good interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders.
Good understanding of the application and infrastructure ecosystem in terms of Products and Technologies.
Ability to understand client business and technology drivers- business IT alignment.
Strong capability to estimate, size, and come up with dependencies/assumptions in solutioning.
Ability to work across levels at the client; exposure to NA geography is a good additional skill
Strong aptitude to be an individual contributor.
Experience and exposure in collaborative technology solutioning including client workshops, joint solutioning sessions, and co-creation sessions.
Expertise on Application Maintenance /Systems Integration/ Application Development Solutioning.
Delivery experience in AO/ SI and Infrastructure. Delivery either as client facing or offshore accountable leads.
Expert in formulating the solution storyline, ability to collaborate in creating client value propositions, Product/Concept selling, Pre-sales/Solution Architecting, Executive Presence.
Experience in one or two major industries (utilities/chemicals/oil-gas, consumer goods/manufacturing/retail/pharma/life sciences, comms media and technology, health and public services, financial services).
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