Principal Solution Architect

Description:

About the Position This primary role will involve seamlessly integrating these technologies to meet customer needs while leveraging Acxiom products. Your adeptness will lie in identifying the business challenges faced by prospects/clients, translating them into comprehensive business requirements that align data with user journeys. Through orchestrating workshops and meetings, you will expertly manage customer expectations and project scope. Your pivotal collaboration with stakeholders will be the driving force behind propelling projects forward successfully. JOB ROLE SUMMARY The Principal Solution Architect works across other Solution architects for that client to oversee end-to-end solution or component design and implementation technical oversight through to transition into Production. The Principal Solution Architect would also support new business opportunities including pre-sales support, architecture and design support for that client. Leads implementation of Acxiom solutions and/or manages complex change that significantly impacts an existing solution. Ensures individualized solution incorporates clients’ and Acxiom’s overall business strategy and technical vision. Technical lead in all solution communications with client and overseeing its progress throughout the implementation phase. For existing clients: Activities are focused on client consulting for proposed changes, process improvements, issues or research of client data inquiries. An associate in this role is functioning independently as the technical Subject Matter Expert for the end to end solution and providing direction to other Solution Architects to complete the work. They are expected to coordinate technical aspects of changes, issues and research in a self-directed manner. They are expected to provide solution consulting for the client and create and maintain a solution roadmap for future enhancements. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assigned to projects for an existing Acxiom customer or a new logo OR assigned to existing Acxiom customer requiring on-going solution consulting for customer solution enhancements management. Responsible for cross-solution or cross-component impact assessment in the implementation of Acxiom solutions or solution enhancements for assigned Client with emphasis on solution design and business requirements. Ensures overall solution requirements and design incorporates Acxiom and client’s overall solution vision. Responsible for overall solution integrity of large and complex solutions, providing direction to other Solution Architects on technology and design choices. Engages in project communications with client using a consultative approach. Anticipates obstacles and recommends solution options as it relates to the solution. Focuses on client value and satisfaction while balancing corporate objectives, feasibility and scalability of solution. Gathers stakeholder requirements and transforms the information into a logical process flow. Researches possible approaches, evaluates cost, portability, compatibility and usability then engages in most efficient solution method for the changes/solution. Ensures the solution design fulfills functional and technical requirements.