SOLUTION ARCHITECT (BI/DW & EWM)

As a BI/DW and Microsoft Server subject matter expert with deep knowledge of Microsoft’s BI, Information Worker and Mission Critical Program initiatives, this position provides strategic advice to large accounts to work proactively with sales executives from a program management point of view supporting both corporate solutions and local capabilities and strategy. Interfaces with Microsoft in specific knowledge areas and performs architecture, design and reviews. Makes external presentations in different forums (customer, technology industry, analysts). Interfaces at the client C-Level and maintains domain expertise by participating in ongoing training and research. Maintains recognition as an industry thought leader, publish in key technical journals, present at premier industry events and participate in industry initiatives. Manages pre-sales support efforts for client proposals over $5 million in expected revenue.
Responsibilities:
· As a recognized subject matter expert in the Microsoft Solutions domain, works with internal and external stakeholders to plan, develop, organize, monitor and deliver services and solutions to clients
· Designs and integrates large and complex enterprise-wide solutions for major clients, interfacing with their senior executives. Assumes a creative leadership role to implement the business and/or technology engineering strategy efficiently and effectively
· Demonstrates extensive knowledge and ability to appropriately use the broad spectrum of Enterprise Security Business and Technology artifacts, including forthcoming industry standards, emerging trends and/or industry trends, and new and revised standards
· Assumes a proactive and direct role to identify, develop and cultivate profitable business opportunities and establish engagements
· Interfaces with internal and external resources to develop proposals and work estimates
· Responsible and accountable for the correctness, viability, and estimates for the solution and business architectural environment in client engagements
· Develops and/or provides final review and approval of artifacts that define the business architecture of the solution
· Applies a consistent set of business architectural guidelines in the creation of new solution architecture
· Uses industry standard graphical modeling languages to develop business architectural designs
· Contributes domain thought leadership both internally and externally
· Maintains an awareness of and utilizes state-of-the-art best practices
· Networks with peers from external companies
· Authors business and/or technology related papers and articles. Presents at major industry conferences
· Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with all business units. Uses these relationships to the best advantage in client engagements
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Experience in sales and delivery within the Microsoft Solutions domain
3. Consulting experience
4. Proven expertise in Business Intelligence, Analytics, OLAP, Enterprise Reporting and Data warehousing technologies and methodologies
5. Extensive experience in consultative selling, leading business intelligence workshops, alignment with business imperatives, and industry specific experience
6. Hands on experience in developing and implementing data warehousing strategies, infrastructure, VLDB, metadata management, data integration (ETL, EAI, EII) strategies and enterprise reporting solutions
7. Knowledge of Microsoft Enterprise Servers strategy, Mission Critical and HPC Programs, Dynamic Systems Initiative and Infrastructure Optimization
8. Knowledge of specific MS Enterprise Server Technology
**Desired**
1. Master's or advanced degree or equivalent experience
2. Consulting experience
3. Good knowledge of MS stack from a strategic, operational, business & IT value perspective
4. Specific knowledge in any of the Strategic program solutions


ABOUT THE COMPANY:
It is one of the leading providers of technology services and solutions worldwide. A great company to work with as they actively reward and recognize those employees who are their source of excellence, and follows the best work life practices. Named as number one industry leader for corporate sustainability (including environmental, social, financial, human resources, and corporate governance factors) in the Computer Services & Internet industry.

ABOUT KG:
A professional services consulting firm hired to directly source prospective candidates. The company’s strategy of maintaining long-term relationships has created a success paradigm that nets great benefits for candidates and clients. Your confidentiality is totally respected. Resumes and other employment-related information are not shared with the client until we have secured your permission. Likewise, we may be asked to maintain client confidentiality.

Agency/Employer: KG Search
Town or City: London
Location: Central/West End
Sector: IT
Related Job Titles: Business Intelligence Consultant
Permanent/Contract: Permanent, Full time
Experience: 10 years
Date: 19-12-2007
Salary: Not specified

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