The Solution Architect is responsible for managing changes across an entire solution and has ownership and oversight of the solution design from implementation to production.
The ideal candidate possesses strong project management skills, the ability to coordinate resources and tasks while supporting the overall goals, initiatives, and objectives of the solution and the client.
Additionally, the Solution Architect role requires the ability to effectively influence, collaborate, and quickly adapt to change within a fast-paced organization.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Activities are focused on client consulting for proposed changes, process improvements, issues or research of client data inquiries.
Responsible for the implementation of Acxiom solutions with emphasis on solution design and business requirements.
Engages in project communications with client using a consultative approach.
Anticipates obstacles and recommends options as it relates to the solution.
Focuses on client value and satisfaction while balancing corporate objectives, feasibility and scalability of solution.
Works with required teams on solution design for process improvements, issues management, or research Gathers stakeholder requirements and transforms the information into a logical process flow.
Ensures the solution design fulfills functional and technical requirements.
Accountable for the accuracy, integrity and quality of client solution architecture.
Provide input into risk mitigation assessment.
Ensures data solution design fulfills functional and technical requirements and can consistently meet progress against service level agreements (SLAs.) Define and adhere to Acxiom solution standards, estimates, processes, policies and procedures.
Identifies areas of process improvement that drive profit enhancement and client value.
Understand pre-sales process focusing on scoping and estimation.KNOWLEDGE / COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of Acxiom Delivery Methodology Design, Project management and Change Management procedures Understanding of Acxiom organization structure and culture, the Acxiom Delivery Methodology and typical Delivery Tools.
Perform design creation, elicitation, and planning with limited guidance from senior/principal architects Ability to exhibit and demonstrate leadership within a given implementation or major change project The associate is expected to be fully functional and self-directed Provide technical leadership to any role(s) required to deliver solution enhancement, modifications, issues management or research for clients.
Begin demonstrating and developing ability to take detailed concepts and present to client in a high-level non-technical fashion.
Be able to effectively communicate the business benefits of a solution.
Can be done in conjunction with Acxiom account management team.PREFERRED Minimum 2 years experience in technical roles and/or architect roles Minimum 2 years experience with database marketing or direct marketing environments Minimum 2 years experience working in an external client facing environment Minimum 2 years experience with change management procedures Strong SQL Skillset Strong Oracle Database Skillset Acxiom UDL experience Training or exposure to an AWS environment Training or exposure to Snowflake GD17Primary Location City/State:Homebased
– Conway, ArkansasAdditional Locations (if applicable):Acxiom is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person’s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics or other protected status.Who is Acxiom?We are leaders in helping brands achieve the number one mantra for every business – know your customer.
For fifty years, we’ve helped marketers deal with a fast-changing future of growing channels, data and technology.
By understanding the customer, marketers can communicate with relevance everywhere and drive better customer experiences that build a better brand and, in turn, better business.We’re one of the marketing industry’s most experienced, respected and forward-thinking leaders.
For nearly fifty years, we’ve helped the world’s best marketers understand their customers so that they can reach people with relevance rather than randomness.
Our products and solutions form the data foundation that make it possible for marketers to drive better customer experiences and meaningful interactions at scale across every channel.Our job opportunities will give you the opportunity to showcase your talents, grow your skills, and expose you to cutting-edge technologies, whether you’re an engineer, developer, products guru, systems and security expert, sales and consulting executive, or an intern looking to gain real experience with a company that will make you stand out.At Acxiom, our values begin with our associates, who are the single most important driver of our success.
We’re looking to hire people who share our core values: collaboration, excellence, innovation, a focus on outcomes, and being empowered to make and own decisions that benefit our clients and our company.
Our values represent our brand promise – to our clients and to our associates – and define our company culture.If you are interested in applying for employment with Acxiom and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our recruiting department at 1-877-314-2049.Attention California Applicants: Please see our California Consumer Privacy Act notice here (http://www.interpublic.com/ccpa-privacy-notice/) .Attention Colorado, California, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, Ohio and Washington Applicants: This position is not located in the aforementioned states but applications for remote work may be considered.
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