IT Architect Consultant

Position
IT Architect Consultant

Service
Advisory

Job Description

• Analyse clients’ requirements and issues from a business and technology perspective and translate them into application functionalities, e.g. user interface, workflow, architecture diagrams, report designs.
• Lead information gathering and/or requirement gathering workshops which may involve senior managements and/or team members.
• Determine the root causes of problems; break down complex problems into manageable parts and identify solutions; evaluate whether the solutions address the root causes and provide rationale for proposed solutions.
• Give direction to the team, determine the impact of changes, and explain to the engagement team members the impact of problems on the working environments’.
• Review business and IT strategy plans to design “to-be” architecture and solutions, make recommendations, document them and communicate them to the clients.
• Ensure the alignment of the solution with stakeholder expectations, involvement in and understanding of the approach and solution by the relevant stakeholders.
• Nurture a knowledge-enabling environment by encouraging participation and mutual understanding.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems or Accounting Information Systems or other related subject.

Knowledge & Experience

• Over five years’ experience in consulting services, system integration services or IT department.
• Strong experience in translating business requirements into technological solutions and architecture(s).
• Broad technical understanding and experience in the areas of IS/IT, e.g. applications, services, hardware, databases, security and networks.
• Broad, enterprise-wide view of business and technology requirements with an understanding of strategy, processes and governance.
• Good understanding of (or experience in) IT best practices, development methodologies, and development life cycle.
• Experience in hardware and software evaluation principles and practices.
• Experience in project planning and management would be a plus.

Personal Attributes

• Able to work in a dynamic environment which requires flexibility and adaptability and to work independently or as part of a team and work well under pressure.
• or time constraints or in difficult situations and to take ownership of results.
• Passionate about technology, with a “can-do” attitude and eager to learn new things. Excellent analytical, problem solving, and problem identification skills.
• Fluent Thai verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Good relationship building, interpersonal, communication, and persuasive skills.
• Team-oriented, and able to create a collaborative environment and empower people by motivating, guiding, coaching, supporting and having trust in them.
• Strong sense of integrity and accountability.
• Able to listen well and be receptive to others ideas.
• Able to present complex ideas in user-friendly language.
• Able to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.