Ecosystem Architect - EC&Comm

Requisition Number: 201308

External Description:

Ecosystem Architect – International Architecture COE – Japan EC&Comm

The ecosystem architect is responsible for leading the analytic ecosystem capabilities within Think Big Analytics Architecture practice and leading client discussions around evolving their analytic ecosystems. This includes eliciting high-level business requirements leading to an information, application and system architecture definition capable of realizing multiple individual products over time. This includes a functional understanding of technology choices, with the ability to differentiate capabilities and lead to choices across the required capabilities. The architect must lead conversations at all levels of the organization, from the C-level through and including the enterprise architects. This requires the ability to challenge constraints and recommend alternative choices backed with solid reasoning. Additionally, managing client constraints that may be unavoidable, due to existing investments, resources or other factors. The architect must understand and lead Teradata strategic vision of the Unified Data Architecture, and contribute to and utilize frameworks from Teradata’s Global Architecture Practices.

The ecosystem architect is responsible for defining the conceptual and logical architectures as required for responsible clients, along with some solution level architectures, as required.  These can be as part of an architecture and planning service, architecture assessment or in the definition of an architecture as part of a bigger project/program.

The individual must have strong architecture consultant (or equivalent) experience in a related industry and have solution implementation experience.  Additionally, the architect should be familiar with the concepts utilized within architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, with certification a plus.

Role will include ~80% client interaction requiring architecture expertise and travel when necessary.  Consulting and professional services experience for this role is an absolute pre-requisite. 

Education & Experience:

• BS in Computer Science, Information Systems or related business degree.
• Hands-on professional services delivery experience
• 3+ years Architecture Consultant or comparable experience, preferred
• Certification in an architecture framework, such as TOGAF, is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to sell and deliver information internally or to customers
• Basic cross-functional understanding of vertical industries (e.g., Manufacturing, Financial, Insurance, Telecommunications, Travel, Retail, etc.) preferred

Key Competencies/Skills:

• Ability to translate business requirements into technical requirements
• Knowledge of analytic architecture concepts and tools, including Teradata’s Reference Information Architecture
• Knowledge of Teradata’s Unified Data Architecture (UDA)
• Excellent presentation and delivery skills, with ability to influence decision makers.
• Excellent negotiation skills and ability to build alignment between organizations in a cross-functional teaming environment

CountryEEOText_Description: Why We Think You’ll Love Teradata We prioritize a people-first culture because we know our people are at the very heart of our success. We embrace a flexible work model because we trust our people to make decisions about how, when, and where they work. We focus on well-being because we care about our people and their ability to thrive both personally and professionally. We are an anti-racist company because our dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is more than a statement. It is a deep commitment to doing the work to foster an equitable environment that celebrates people for all of who they are.

City: Tokyo

State: Tokyo

Community / Marketing Title: Ecosystem Architect - EC&Comm

Job Category: Consulting

Company Profile:

Our Company

At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. That’s why we built the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI. By delivering harmonized data, trusted AI, and faster innovation, we uplift and empower our customers—and our customers’ customers—to make better, more confident decisions. The world’s top companies across every major industry trust Teradata to improve business performance, enrich customer experiences, and fully integrate data across the enterprise.

LinkedIn Remote:

Location_formattedLocationLong: Tokyo, Tokyo JP