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Architect - Technology Strategist

Cisco
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Posted 4 years ago
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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

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