Snr Spec: Solution Architect at BCX

Core Description
Responsible for Solution Architecture and Innovation within Artificial Intelligence Operations (AI Ops), which includes developing AI Ops solutions in accordance with business and customer requirements.

Also responsible for designing and facilitating the most optimal and profitable solutions as well as customer roadmaps for AI Ops transformation. Drive technologies and innovation solutions in Cloud, SaaS, PaaS, AI, ML technologies for AI Ops. Perform the function as level 3 support for Operations and Pre-Sales.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Contribute towards the overall AIOps Solution strategy and innovation thereof, including the AI Ops strategy and roadmap.
• Contributing and actively driving the AIOps and Innovation & Technology Business Unit Strategy
• Accountable for producing innovative complex, multiple transversal unit solutions that meet the required levels of quality and standards within negotiated and agreed service levels, operational level agreements or contracts.
• Identifying and mitigating Technology, Commercial and Delivery risks in proposed solutions.
• Engaging with external stakeholders, along with BCX OEM’s, to understand and shape client strategy and requirements and subsequently present solution proposals to those clients.
• Participating in client or vendor contract negotiations where required. · Participating in deal qualification or selection processes
• Collaborating with and facilitating efficient engagement between and within BCX Divisions and Specialised Sales
• Establish and enhance relationships and network with partners, customers and vendors
• Maintain Certifications of Core Technologies in AI OPS

Functional Skills

• Proposal & Solution Development
• Project Management
• Client & Vendor Management
• Presentation Skills
• Documentation/technical authoring

Behavioural Competencies

• Developing Expertise
• Empowering Individuals
• Interacting with People
• Making Decisions
• Meeting Timescales
• Pursuing Goals
• Producing Output
• Seizing Opportunities
• Upholding Standards

Qualifications

• NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in Information Technology
• Grade 12 (NQF 4) with relevant IT Certification

Experience

• 7 to 10 years’ experience in solution architecture, of which 2 years at a senior level – with specific experience in developing AI Ops solutions

Certifications / Professional Registration

• TOGAF

Special Requirements

• Valid Drivers license
• Willing to travel (local and international)
• Work Characteristics
• WFA /Office Based