Description
We are looking for a Service Design Architect coming from the Telco sector.
Role
Ensure that technology projects are built to a set of architectural standards providing a one stop shop for high level assessment for all new and major changes to programmes and project requirements This is a key role, responsible for specifying the optimum technical & most cost effective solution for projects in both Fixed, Mobile, IT, Service Platforms and Core Network Elements. Work to promote the exploitation of available & existing functionality of current systems by the wider business
Job Description
- Ensure Group Technology solutions and designs align with target architectures
- Provide technology expertise and consultancy across Group Technology and the wider Organisation
- Engage early in the technical assessment & with Technology Engagement Business Consultants in order to better influence the project definitions so as to align with technical capability
- Ensure the capacity of the key platforms will meet future demand
- Participate in governance steering & post investment reviews (PIR's) to ensure best design practice & most cost effective solution were deployed into the network
- Work closely with Principle Design Architects from across Group Technology, agreeing appropriate mechanisms for achieving optimum co-ordination across the teams eg setting up joint teams for all areas of governance including design guidelines & blueprints
- Influence commercial decisions to ensure optimal alignment with technical capabilities
- Ensure timely and effective solutions to business needs
- Work closely with strategic vendors, adopting a partnership approach and intelligently getting the best out of the vendors for eircom's benefit.
- Adopt a commercial focus in vendor interactions to ensure that eircom achieves excellent value for money
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety