Cross Domain Architect

Description
Nokia is a global leader in the technologies that connect people and things. With
state-of-the-art software, hardware and services for any type of network, Nokia is
uniquely positioned to help communication service providers, governments, and
large enterprises deliver on the promise of 5G, the Cloud and the Internet of
Things. Serving customers in over 100 countries, our research scientists and
engineers continue to invent and accelerate new technologies that will increasingly
transform the way people and things communicate and connect.
The Cross Domain Architect (xDA) leads the technical definition, development,
delivery, and evolution of complex, and often new customer solutions across Nokia,
from pre-sales through the delivery and ongoing operation. Cross Domain
Architects are engaged on projects that introduce both significant technical and
business risks, that span multiple products and services units that must be
completed in multiple phases over a significant period of time, and/or where the
consequences of project failure are high.

Key Responsibilities / Functions

Technical Leadership & Direction for Pre-contract Solution Development & Pricing:
The xDA directs internal Nokia teams to develop the solution across Business
Groups (Services, Products) and 3rd parties. The xDA, using a mix of strong
consultative and technical skills, interacts with key customer contacts and decision
makers to consult on customer objectives, gather business and technical
requirements, establish credibility for Nokias solution, and demonstrate technical
leadership to the customer.
Technical Management and Delivery Quality Assurance: Provides technical direction
to all members of the technical project team. Provide key inputs to implementation
SOWs to insure completeness and appropriately limited scope, verification of Nokia
and 3rd-party product commitments in support of the architecture, and
communication with key stakeholders as to the architecture and implementation
plan. Technically leads troubleshooting and debugging interoperability issues,
oversee testing activity, and engage as required all technical resources (people &
tools) available to the program to resolve issues.
Delivery Planning: Provides input to the Project manager developing the project
plan, including phase definition, entrance and exit criteria, major activities,
identification of task interdependencies, and technical project risks and mitigation
strategies.
Architecture and Design: During delivery, the xDA documents the solution
requirements, develops the high-level design and leads overall design activity. The
xDA also leads development of technical implementation planning documents such
as the overall Migration and Solution Test strategy documents.
Escalation point for solution-level technical problems that arise during
implementation.
Required Qualifications: (Education, Technical Skills/Knowledge)

BS, MS or PhD in Electrical, Computer Science, Network Engineering or equivalent

experience.
Five or more years of demonstrated experience in network consultancy,
architecture, design, implementation and management.
Strong leadership and consultative skills including ability to coach and mentor team
members.
In-depth knowledge of IP and IMS and at least 2 of the following areas: 3G/LTE
Wireless Architecture, Cloud/Virtualization, Small Cells, Mobile Backhaul,
Applications, IP Transformation.
Strong relationship management skills to build cross-organizational support for
appropriate engagement and support of new services/solutions.
Demonstrated track record of successful sales support and/or business
development.
Must be a quick learner (without formal training), self motivated with outstanding
customer interface, communication and advocacy skills
Ability to understand customer and internal business drivers for opportunities and
projects and mentor team members.
Desired Qualifications: (Education, Technical Skills/Knowledge)

MBA degree is a plus

Innovative mindset, ability to challenge status quo
Good team management skills and ability to work across organizations and cultures
A blend of experience gained from roles within both a technology vendor and
service provider is desirable