Architect - Technology Strategist
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Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted 5 years ago10People have clicked1 open position
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- Evangelize cutting edge point of views on how digital technology transforms the way business is conducted.
- Gather, organize and translate customers’ business needs into actionable IT strategy, IT Governance and IT-Service Management. Coordinate both the enterprise and technology architecture with the customer’s business/digital strategy.
- Leverage Cisco expertise and industry best practices to connect business objectives with IT priorities while driving architecture alignment/maturity and delivering valuable outcomes.
- Engage at CxO and executive level to position CX value proposition and shape the customer's technology agenda. Identify customer value maximization opportunities, positioning Cisco as an E2E partner to co-create and deliver.
- Benchmark customer capabilities against competitors and peers in similar industries / markets and also globally.
- Define customer target state cross-technology architecture and operating / business models aligned to measurable customer value (customer business KQIs and targets).
- Create and support the execution of a pragmatic digitization roadmap and program by identifying quick-wins and prioritizing initiatives, to govern and de-risk the implementation of technology strategies.
- Design and articulate the financial justification of programs and associated technology spend (covering Cisco services among other areas) through business case / TCO analysis.
- Enhance the adoption of Cisco technologies and services through the delivery and governance of innovative operating models to make sure customer organizations are ready to more rapidly consume new capabilities.
- Identify areas for expansion, particularly of Cisco’s recurring revenue solutions along the technology roadmap, supporting the delivery, sales and business development teams to build the associated business case.
- Enable Cisco internally (trainings, etc.) to position our brand as the digital transformation partner of choice.
- Vertical Expertise: Finance, Oil&Gas, Healthcare
Job Requirements
- Relevant Masters’ degree with strong academic results. Candidates with a Bachelor degree, combined with extensive experience in the relevant field will also be considered. An MBA would be a plus
- Proven experience from other consultancy or technology driven organisations, covering:
- Exposure to multiple segments (Enterprises, Governments and Service Providers),
- Experience with multiple technologies (networking, cloud, IoT, Smart Buildings/Cities),
- Strong consulting toolkit and experience,
- A speciality focus or interest, to further broaden the Cisco Advisory tool bag,
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills in the English language, with additional languages a plus,
- Experience with agile delivery methodologies and IT service management (ITSM),
- A desire to multitask and flexibility in terms of travel and work across EMEAR