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Principal Architecture Consultant

NTT DATA
Chicago, IL Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2025

Job Description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

The Principal Architecture Consultant is a highly skilled expert who identifies areas of improvement for clients with complex information technology environments.

This role guides and oversees the implementation strategies and solutions for all aspects of infrastructure and related technology components.

The Principal Architecture Consultant oversees the delivery of multi-technology consulting services to clients and takes ownership of the development of the architectural approach for more than one layer of a complex solution.

This role is responsible for reviewing the information technology infrastructure to identify areas of improvement.

What you'll be doing

Primarily responsible for the development of business architecture based on cloud native solutions for clients (preferably GCP services). Viewed by customers as a Cloud consultant / lead architect. Defines client needs, determines a strategy and develops a plan / proposal for delivery of the project which generally leads to a client’s internal process or function being modified for improved efficiency and effectiveness. Performance is typically evaluated based on the capture of the business opportunity and / or utilization, (i.e., billable hours).

Key Roles and Responsibilities :

  • Responsible for reviewing strategies and addressing a client’s organizational business problems and needs by providing Cloud Native recommendations.
  • Use extensive experience identify and analyze client problems providing NTT Data Inc. with opportunities for market share.
  • Outline the end-to-end solution set to enable the client’s business transformation.
  • Actively ensure decisions which will result in serious impacts to transformation costs and customer commitments are minimized and avoided.
  • Use comprehensive cloud experience to estimate scope of consultant and / or architect effort and accurately estimate complex project time required for completion.
  • Continuously search for opportunities to innovate solutions for the client thereby improving client’s business and ensuring business development for NTT Data Inc.
  • Proactively support client facing workshops by collecting, reviewing and analyzing both Cloud and business issues.
  • Review the design and update methodology required to address IT and business issues in a professional, knowledge sharing manner enabling the client organization to achieve their stated outcomes.
  • Review and update roadmap documents and business cases.
  • Maintain knowledge by staying abreast of current trends and best practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes :

  • Comprehensive domain / industry expertise coupled with cloud consulting and client engagement experience, demonstrating good experience in client needs assessment and change management
  • Knowledge and understanding of Cloud Native services on one of the hyperscaler platforms (preferably GCP)
  • Excellent understanding of business transformation couple with strategic thinking ability.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
  • The ability to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the delivery of business transformation
  • Extensive knowledge of systems, software and programming languages
  • Ability to focus on detail with an understanding of how it impacts the business strategically
  • Excellent client service orientation
  • Ability to work in high-pressure situations
  • Ability to establish and manage processes and practices through collaboration and the understanding of business
  • Ability to facilitate workshops with level clients
  • Academic Qualifications and Certifications :

  • Professional certification in Google Cloud or equivalent
  • Relevant industry specific accreditations and / or affiliations
  • Workplace type : Hybrid Working

    About NTT DATA

    NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

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