A Solution Architect designs comprehensive technical solutions to meet business goals, acting as the bridge between stakeholders and development teams. They analyze requirements, define system structures, select technologies, and oversee implementation to ensure security, scalability, and adherence to budget and strategic goals.

Role and Scope of Position: 

Designs and implements architecture that will meet business needs. The solution architect’s responsibilities include gathering requirements and functional specifications, assessing the current solution in place to identify areas in need of improvement, and overseeing development teams. Regularly update the company on any developments in systems architecture projects. Responsible for integrating any updated specifications and requirements into the systems architecture and explain complex problems to management in layman’s terms.

Essential Functions: 

• Reviews business context for solutions to company challenges as well as defining the vision and requirements for the solution, recommending potential options, (which may include RFPs or prototype development), selecting the most optimal option, and the development of a roadmap for the selected solution.

• Communicates the architecture to the stakeholders and collaborates and coordinates with other architects and engineers in the formalization and adoption of IT standards and procedures.

• Champions a structured approach to business application solutions from a selection, implementation and development perspective

• Assures solutions not only are a fit for the specific purpose but also closely align with the standards guidelines of technology solutions.

• Influences changes to standards when necessary. (Works with Enterprise Architecture team developing Standards)

• Directs the identification and recommendation of appropriate solutions, upgrades, replacements, or decommissioning options incorporating business and technology productivity, usability, and total cost of ownership.

• Design and support solutions which further reduce the percentage of time spent on reactive work.

•  Assesses the systems architecture currently in place and working with technical staff to recommend solutions to improve it.

•  Provides guidance to development teams. (Works with PMO to create project Teams)

•  Continually researches current and emerging technologies and proposes changes where needed.

• Informs various stakeholders about any problems with the current technical solutions being implemented.

•  Assesses the business impact that certain technical choices have in the overall landscape at Eversource

• Provides updates to stakeholders on product development processes, costs, and budgets.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

·Strong oral and written communication, including speaking to Business and IT Leadership, translating technical details to non-technical audience.

·Analytical and problem-solving skills

·Effective interpersonal skills and collaborative management style to include teamwork and team building ability

·High attention to detail

·Ability to work under indirect supervision

·Broad understanding of information technology topics

·Comfortable with ambiguity and time spent outside of comfort zone acquiring new skills

·Flexible in a fast-paced dynamic environment with shifting roles and responsibilities

·Technically creative and open-minded

·Strong knowledge of enterprise integration, API architecture, and cloud platforms (Azure preferred)

·.LeanIX a plus

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education and work experience

Experience:  

·Minimum of 5 years of experience related to IT Management or other information technology solutions architecture role

·Minimum of 1 year of experience related to SAP architecture (S4 or SAP RISE preferred)

·Demonstrated ability to communicate the complexities of technical programs

Licenses & Certifications:

•    AZ-900 preferred
•    Technology Fundamentals for SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Suite preferred
•    SAP Certified Application Associate - Solution Architect for CX preferred

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.

• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Competencies:

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is:

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Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment.  This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.