Principal, Solution Architect

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Credera is a global consulting firm that combines transformational consulting capabilities, deep industry knowledge, AI and technology expertise to deliver valuable customer experiences and accelerated growth across various industries. We continuously evolve our services to meet the needs of future organizations and reflect modern best practices. Our unique global approach provides tailored solutions, transforming the most influential brands and organizations worldwide.

Our employees, the lifeblood of our company, are passionate about making an extraordinary impact on our clients, colleagues, and communities. This passion drives how we spend our time, resources, and talents. Our commitment to our people and work has been recognized globally.

Role

As a Solution Architect, you will lead project-based teams while serving in a client-facing role. You will act as the primary architect and technical lead on projects to scope and estimate work streams, architect and model technical solutions to meet business requirements, and serve as a technical expert in client communications.

Additionally, you will own the end-state architecture and transformation design for complex enterprise environments, driving technical decision-making across cloud, infrastructure, security, identity, applications, and productivity platforms. You will develop dependency maps, identify transformation pathways, and establish architectural patterns that guide large-scale organizational change.

Responsibilities

Enterprise Architecture & Transformation Leadership

• Own the OpCo's end-state design and technical decisions.
• Build and maintain the dependency map for the OpCo, identifying technical, operational, and business interdependencies.
• Select and apply transformation and migration patterns appropriate to the OpCo environment.
• Lead discovery, design, and cutover decisions across network, security, identity, cloud, applications, and Microsoft 365 domains.
• Partner with Domain Leads and subject matter experts to bring their respective domains into architectural design, sequencing, and implementation planning.
• Establish architectural governance to ensure alignment between business objectives, platform strategy, and technology delivery.
• Drive enterprise-wide solution architecture decisions spanning on-premises and cloud environments.
• Identify transformation risks, dependencies, and sequencing requirements to ensure successful execution of large-scale modernization initiatives.

Experience

In addition to the existing cloud architecture expertise, successful candidates will demonstrate experience in:

• Cross-Workstream Solution Architecture
• Enterprise Architecture and End-State Design
• On-Premises Solution Architecture Design
• Cloud Solution Architecture Design (Azure, AWS, and/or GCP)
• Enterprise Application Discovery and Dependency Mapping
• Transformation Planning and Migration Strategy Development
• Identity, Security, Network, Microsoft 365, and Application Integration Architecture
• Technical Governance and Architecture Decision Management
• Large-Scale Enterprise Modernization and Cutover Planning Learn More: Credera is part of Omnicom Precision Marketing that delivers transformative solutions rooted in data, technology, and AI. Omnicom Precision Marketing delivers precisely targeted and meaningful customer experiences at scale. Using its universal framework of connected data, connected intelligence and connected experiences, OPM provides services that include data-driven product / service design, technology strategy and implementation, CRM / loyalty strategy and activation, econometric and attribution modelling, technical and business consulting and digital experience design and development. Compensation: The salary range listed is provided for informational purposes only. Credera treats all applicants as individuals, considering, but not limited to, their professional and academic experience, specialized training, certifications, and associated responsibilities as they relate to our specific industry. The salary range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for each unique employee. We believe in recognizing and rewarding contributions at every level. While senior-level employees are eligible for a variable component as part of their compensation package, we are committed to supporting the growth and development of all team members. As employees progress in their careers, everyone will have opportunities to take on new responsibilities and become eligible for additional rewards. We strive to create an environment where everyone is empowered to succeed and advance. Benefits: Credera provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan. Benefits include health, mental health, vision, dental, and life insurance, prescriptions, fertility and adoption benefits, community service days, paid parental leave, PTO, 14 paid holidays, matching 401(k), Healthcare & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts, and disability benefits. For more information regarding Omnicom benefits, please visit www.omnicombenefits.com. Hybrid Working Model: Our employees have the flexibility to work remotely two days a week. We expect team members to spend three days in person, with the freedom to choose the days and times that best suit them, their project, and their teams. You'll collaborate with your project team to balance flexibility with the benefits of in-person connection, delivering outstanding results for our clients. The Why: In-person engagement is essential for building strong relationships with clients and colleagues. It fosters trust, encourages learning, and helps us grow as consultants and professionals. Travel: For our consulting roles, our goal is to minimize travel, and most projects do not require extensive travel. While some projects may involve up to 80% travel for a period, the annual average for team members is typically 10%-30%. We take a personal approach to travel by considering your submitted preferences when assigning roles. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Credera will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability. Credera will never ask for money up front and will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp or Google Hangouts for communicating with you. You should be very wary of, and carefully scrutinize, any job opportunity that asks for money prior to starting and/or one where all communications take place exclusively via chat.

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