Enterprise Data Architect - BFSI - Edison, NJ

Enterprise Data Architect – BFSI – Edison, NJ

Location: Edison, NJ/NYC / Washington DC/Philadelphia

Travel: Yes

Must Have Skills:

Expertise to define Enterprise Data & Analytics Strategy and architecture depth using Cloud (Azure, AWS), provide hands on guidance to convert the strategy to architecture and actionable plan in Banking Financial and Insurance Industry

Expertise in defining Data and Technology Architecture and patterns on-prem/hybrid/Cloud using native and other partners/tools. Depth in at least on the Hyper Scaler (AWS/Azure/GCP) and depth is Snowflake/Databricks (one of these two)

Strong Communication skills to lead discussion with Senior Stakeholders and Architects from customer organization

Responsibilities:

Key Skills and Responsibilities

Strong experience in Enterprise Data Architecture and Roadmap and effectively engaging various client

Stakeholders on the architecture proposition.

Strong experience in Solution Architecture (Data & Analytics)

Must have prior experience building large scale enterprise data architectures using commercial and/or open source Data Analytics technologies.

Must demonstrate knowledge of data architecture patterns

Strong cloud architecture expertise (Azure, AWS, GCP) across large project with minimum 2-3 years’ experience in doing cloud projects

Strong solution implementation experience (platform engineering, developer experience)

Data modelling and architecting skills including strong foundation in data warehousing concepts, data normalization, dimensional data modelling and a variety of data models including data vault

Knowledge and experience across different data platform such as Databricks, Snowflake, Talend, dbt,

Data Virtualization tools

Demonstrated experience in Big Data, data warehouse, data analytics projects, and/or any Information Management related projects

Lead transformation effort for Large opportunities i.e. build strategy and multi-year Transformation roadmap for our customers

Strong ability and experience in engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Strong teaming, communications and analytical skills

Dedicated, resourceful and able to work under pressure

As part of Presales support, should be able to shape large multi-million value Deals both proactive and reactive by driving company positioning with customers and build business for us

Point of views, solution approaches & pitches for new opportunities

Define Data and Technology Architecture and patterns on-prem/hybrid/Cloud using native and other partners/tools with recommendations that suits customer’s context and objectives

Drive and Participate in Architecture reviews both internal and client teams

Oversee data management, warehousing, integration, data movement, and delivery across assigned data initiatives.

Examine data, processes, and technologies to determine the current state and critical problems of Customer’s data and analytics journey

Research and make recommendations for training, equipment, and technology to improve data use

Build connect with Client's Senior Leadership CXOs/D&A Heads and work with them to develop clear Data and Analytics Strategy and Architecture that supports their business goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

18+ years with at least 12 years in Data and Analytics Architecture and Solutioning inclusive of Strategy and Roadmap. Prior experience in CDO/CDAO role will be nice to have.

This Role requires someone, who can demonstrate thought leadership, can envision the Enterprise scale/ LOB wide Data and Analytics Architecture that aligns to business goals and outcomes and can effectively communicate by partner well with Customers' CXOs and their teams.

Prior experience in Banking Financial and Insurance combined with strong articulation skills, strategic Thinking exposure, Leadership traits, Strong business acumen, Customer focus, Social are essential Excellent communication and presentation skills, experience of working senior / executive stakeholders from IT and Business.

Candidate will interface with external stakeholders like Customer (CDO,CAO,CMO,COO,CIO,CTO, Senior executives and other CXOs/Senior Data related stakeholders) and Partners; Internal Stakeholders like Geo Sales, Presales & Delivery, Practice, ISU Relationship Teams.

On Financial front, Candidate will Direct Revenue through consulting/advisory/delivery services and influenced opportunities resulting in downstream revenues.

Must strive to maintain billability thru strategic/Advisory engagements. Represent our A&I unit in customer workshops, panel /speakers in key events and proposal discussion.