Director, Enterprise Architecture (SAP)

Job description

Overview
Director, Enterprise Architecture (SAP) at
NTT DATA, Inc.


The role leads an Enterprise Architecture team and applies existing, new and emerging technologies to support evolving business and operating models.

This leadership position includes pre‐sales technical activities and supporting Sales teams during presentations and demonstrations of company products and services, especially Managed Services/Services offerings.


This role requires establishing and maintaining communication with design engineering on product reliability considerations and collaborating with internal stakeholders to define new products and services.


Key responsibilities
Participate with the sales team in proactively driving the presales process with clients, including meetings, proposals, solution design, and presentations.

Lead the evolution of the Enterprise Architecture function.


Contribute to the vision, goals and success measures for the EA function, recognizing current team maturity and skills.


Support Enterprise Architects with large, complex solution design for clients and lead/support internal service and technical teams to enable business outcomes and requirements mapping.


Integrate services, processes, applications, data, and technology through a design process across multiple domains, delivery units or geographies.


Interface with business stakeholders to develop an integrated solution strategy for assigned client accounts.


Share best practices and lessons learned; continuously update the EA based on changing technologies and vendor products/solutions.


Coach/mentor and provide leadership to team members; act as advisor and decision-maker in solution design situations.


Interpret and influence IT strategies and implement their execution; advise on Managed Services/Services strategy, innovation, operations, architecture and infrastructure required for robust platforms.


Define architectural principles and apply them to influence outcomes and governance; oversee EA processes, deliverables, and alignment with partner and stakeholder timelines.


Contribute to management of large application and technology portfolios using frameworks and lifecycle models; participate in analysis and development of long-term strategic and operating plans.


Provide timely, high-quality reports and briefings on architecture roadmaps, strategic initiatives and metrics to executive leadership.


Qualifications and certifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science or related field.


Certification and expertise in Enterprise Architecture methodologies (e.g., TOGAF; Zachman; SOA); TOGAF preferred; SOA considered an asset.


Certification and expertise in IT Service Management methodologies (ITIL, COBIT, etc.).


Scaled Agile certification is advantageous.


Required experience
Significant technical leadership experience in an enterprise environment, managing people, processes and budgets to achieve objectives.


Experience with the deliverables and value proposition of Enterprise Architecture; strong client engagement and consulting background with change management experience.


Experience integrating solutions with business domains, enterprise concerns, industry standards and best practices; pre-sales experience strongly preferred.


Experience coordinating design and implementation of new delivery models in a globally federated delivery organization.


Workplace and location
Workplace type: Hybrid
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion global innovator of business and technology services serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100.

We invest billions annually in R&D to enable digital transformation for clients and society.

We operate in more than 50 countries with a diverse ecosystem of partners and experts.

Our services include consulting, data and AI, industry solutions, and the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity.

NTT DATA is part of the NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.


Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity.

We provide an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment and do not discriminate based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Apply today to join our growing global team.


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