AT&T Chief Architect - Bellevue, WA

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AT&T Chief/Principal Architect is responsible for matching the AT&T Client's business roadmap with an AT&T technical vision by identifying opportunities, providing solutions and solving business challenges. Working with the Signature Client Group AT&T Chief/Principal Architect provides world class network architectural designs that articulate long term needs and vision of AT&T Large Fortune Customer's.

As a strategic partner, AT&T Chief/Principal Architect leverages subject matter/industry expertise, applies in depth knowledge of company goals and makes a significant impact to future of product technologies and business strategies. 

As a technical expert and authority within the industry, AT&T Chief/Principal Architect applies leadership and advice on multiple technologies; develops industry solutions that help shape clients technical vision and strategies, and provides strategic solutions designed to meet business challenges. 

Roles and responsibilities of AT&T Chief /Principal Architect include, but are not limited to the following:

• Partner with Signature Client Director to deliver the customer's technology continuum (The Technical TAM), matching client's IT vision with AT&T's vision and capabilities, identifying opportunities that solve business challenges.
  
• Shape Client Technical Vision and Strategy
  
• Partner with Signature Client Director to develop relationships with C-Level client (CIO's, CxO) and lines of business owners (HR, Marketing, Finance)
  
• Own the 'Art of What is Possible' strategy :  Deliver executive presentations on IT strategies for multiple service technologies
  
• Owns strategy sessions with client that identifies, shapes and develops sales opportunities
  
• Provide strategic & technical direction to solve customer's business problems
  
• Develop and maintain direct relationship with AT&T's key partners/vendors in various technology areas to facilitate the development of full, robust customized solutions.
  
• Write white papers, technical strategy documents and develops repeatable industry solutions.
  
• Work in direct linkage to Product and Marketing to shape AT&T's market sensing
  
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise for Clients as well as AT&T Sales, Service Delivery and Technical organizations
  
• Key contributor to the Technical Knowledge Share Community Portal
  
• Key contributor to the creation of Technical Advocacy Board
  
• Key contributor on products, services and/or infrastructure strategies that require complex or advanced conceptualization
  
• Mentor Architect /Technical Sales Consultant (TSC)
  
• Develop TCO/ROI modeling for AT&T's custom/complex solutions.
  
• Develop technical selling strategies for advanced technologies
  
• Champions the execution of decisions based on the company's mission and values

No relocation/Ability to travel as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 12 or more years of relevant experience


• 10 or more years of industry experience working in design, implementation and management of global enterprise network systems for a service integrator, global management consulting, technology services, or outsourcing company.


• 7 or more years of technical background in telecommunications, IT and/or the service provider industry


• Strong attention to detail required ensuring effective planning, implementation and execution.


• Experience in leadership role developing IT corporate strategies


• Well versed in enterprise architecture/IT Strategies


• Broad understanding of IT planning, architecting, engineering, and operations across multiple disciplines


• Strong relationship building skills to effectively work in all areas of the business to successfully perform the required duties.


• Process a strong business acumen and aptitude to understand the key business drivers and financial knowledge to development return on investment models.


• Experience writing written write papers, technical strategy documents and developed repeatable industry solutions


• Pass interview/assessment qualifications


• Must have valid driver's license


• Ability to travel as needed

PREFERRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering


• Masters degree or four-year degree within either business or industry related field of study: Computer Science, Engineering, Electronics, MIS, Telecommunications, IT disciplines or Business Administration


• Executive Level Leadership experience


• Data experience including Cisco AVVID, VTEL and/or PictureTel


• Data Certifications: Cisco CCNP /DP PLUS Cisco CCIE Certification (Written & Lab) OR equivalent training/experience.


• E-Serv: MCSE+I, Oracle Database Hosting E-Serv


• Cisco Certifications CCDA, CCNA, CCDP

AT&T is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.  EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

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