IT Senior Architect, Solution (Hybrid)

10/17/2024

Locations: Berlin, Connecticut; Westwood, Massachusetts

IT Senior Architect, Solution (Hybrid) 

This is a hybrid role. The first three months are fulltime in the office.

Our Team

Role and Scope of Position:  
Develops and implements systems architecture that will meet business needs. The solution architect’s responsibilities include gathering requirements and functional specifications, assessing the current software systems in place to identify areas in need of improvement, and overseeing development teams. Regularly update the company on any developments in systems architecture projects.

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

• Directly assists in the development of a solutions architecture program including roadmaps and project portfolios for IT systems architecture.

• 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 EA developing the 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.

• Develops and executes solutions which further reduce the percentage of time spent on reactive work.

• Builds and integrates information systems to meet the company's needs.

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

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

• Continually researches current and emerging technologies and proposing 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:

• Extensive knowledge of Enterprise Applications such as – IFS Mobile Workforce Management, Oracle Primavera related to Work Planning, Scheduling, Dispatching

• Good Understanding of all aspects of Work Lifecycle related to Electric and Gas Operations

• Extensive knowledge of systems development methodologies and systems integration methodologies and architecture standards.

• Experience in designing and developing systems architecture for implementing medium to large scale Enterprise Applications and Systems integrations

• Strong knowledge in implementing and managing full project life cycle for a variety of enterprise projects, legacy system migrations, conversions and system upgrades encompassing infrastructure assessment, n-tier distributed application development and process improvements

• Collaborate with data architects, infrastructure architects, and other portfolio/program architects across the organization to ensure proposed solutions align closely with the portfolio/enterprise level architecture

• Knowledge of business continuity including high availability, disaster recovery, and risk management

• Strong Technical knowledge of Microsoft Technologies, DevOps, SDLC, Azure, AWS, Cloud-Infrastructure, Container, Docker, Kubernetes, Middleware Integration Platforms: Mulesoft, webMethods, Informatica, webServices, microServices, Database Platforms – Oracle, SQL Server

• Understanding of various Operating Systems, Middleware Servers and infrastructure components such as Windows Servers, Linux, IIServer, Active Directory, LDAP, TCP/IP Networking

• Preferred - Certification in Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft Azure Data Engineering, AWS

• Preferred - Understanding of Enterprise GIS/Spatial platform such as ESRI, Smallworld

• Preferred - Understanding of Enterprise Work and Asset Management platform such as IBM Maximo / Maximo Application Suite (MAS)

• Preferred - Understanding of Enterprise CRM platform such as SAP

• Excellent oral and written communication

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• High attention to detail

• Ability to work under indirect supervision

• Broad understanding of information technology topics

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

• 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

Education:

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

Experience:  

• Minimum of 10 years of experience related to IT Management or other information technology solutions architecture role

• Demonstrated ability to communicate the complexities of technical programs

Licenses & Certifications:

Working Conditions:

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

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

Mental Aspects: Leadership Behaviors/Competencies:

Set and Communicate Direction and Priorities

• Know the business plan and how your role connects to it

• Identify problems, issues; take responsibility for resolution

• Set high standards for self; deliver quality performance

• Raise ideas for improvement

• Communicate, communicate, communicate

Build Trusting Relationships

• Follow through on commitments made to manager, colleagues, and customers.

• Address difficult or controversial issues and encourage others to do the same.

• Have honest dialogue with others

Manage and Develop People

• Set performance goals that align with department and company goals

• Meet regularly with your supervisor/manager to discuss your performance

• Seek opportunities to develop skills and gain knowledge through on the job opportunities, i.e. working on projects, attending meetings, etc.

Foster Teamwork and Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work collaboratively within and across the organization to achieve “One Company” and other goals

• Recognize and address cross functional implications of your work

Create a Diverse, Inclusive Workforce

• Incorporate the diverse ideas and perspectives of team, colleagues, and customers in your work

Lead Change

• Proactively seek out opportunities to improve business performance and customer service.

• Respond positively to new demands or circumstances

• Exhibit a “can-do” attitude to support changes in priorities and work processes

Focus on the Customer

• Deliver superior service to our customers, both internal and external, in a reliable, attentive, courteous, quality, proactive and timely manner

Compensation and Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.  The annual salary range for this position is $138,750 to $154,170.00, plus incentive.  Salary is commensurate with your experience.  Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits.

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Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

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.