Direct Client

Phone/Skype Hire. Onsite from day 1

Location: Albany, NY

Duration: 12 months

Responsibilities

· Work closely with business leaders to develop and execute strategies that respond to industry trends and support business objectives. Translate business strategies into actionable plans and technology solutions.

· Engage and build lasting relationships with business and IT stakeholders.

· Adapt and respond effectively to changing business and operating models.

· Analyze trends and disruptions, assessing their impact on targeted business outcomes.

· Visualize future states and initiate long-term planning through storytelling.

· Support and advocate for both project-centric and product-centric operating models.

· Communicate the value and services of enterprise architecture effectively.

· Drive the evolution of the EA team’s services and operating model.

· Mentor and coach solution architects, product owners/managers, and business stakeholders, fostering a culture of architectural thinking

· Develop and refine strategies for the integration of transformative technologies.

· Play a key role in external collaborations to harness diverse expertise and maximize investment potential.

· Lead and participate in the creation of future-state architectures and roadmaps.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system analysis, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

A minimum of eight years of experience in strategic and operations planning, business analysis, or as an enterprise architecture consultant.

Eight or more years of experience in at least three disciplines within enterprise architecture, application development, information analysis, or operations in a multitier environment.

Required Skills:

· Comprehensive knowledge of business ecosystems, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, SOA, APIs, microservices, event-driven IT, and predictive analytics.

· Strong understanding of business and operating models, financial models, cost-benefit analysis, budgeting, and risk management.

· Familiarity with enterprise architecture tools and frameworks.

· Proficiency in information management practices, system development life cycle management, IT services management, and agile and lean methodologies.

· Ensure that security and compliance considerations are integrated into all aspects of our architecture. Collaborate with security and compliance teams to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.

· Exceptional leadership, teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation skills.

· Strong consulting skills, including targeted communication, engagement management, and stakeholder management.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $100.00 - $120.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Experience level:

• 10 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• enterprise architecture consultant: 8 years (Required)
• application development, information analysis, or operations: 8 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Albany, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road