Enterprise Architect – Telecommunications

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Enterprise Architect – Telecommunications

The Enterprise Architect is a customer-facing technology expert, responsible for engaging with named telecom clients to define their enterprise and application architecture roadmaps. This role is focused on client engagement ensuring that Altron is positioned as a trusted strategic partner in their digital transformation journey.

By collaborating with client Enterprise and Application Architecture teams, the EA will influence strategic technology decisions and ensure that Altron’s solutions align with key industry transformation areas, including cloud-native applications, OSS/BSS modernization and AI.

The role plays a critical part in strengthening Altron’s positioning within the telecom sector, ensuring that the company is best placed to win high-value, cross-domain projects as Telcos modernize their IT and network ecosystems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Customer Engagement & Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to named telecommunications clients, engaging with their Enterprise and Application Architecture teams to shape IT and network transformation roadmaps

• Enterprise & Application Architecture Roadmap Development: Support clients in defining their future-state architecture, focusing on cloud-native applications, OSS/BSS transformation, and AI-driven digital transformations

• Strategic Positioning: Ensure Altron is embedded early in the client’s strategic planning cycles, positioning Altron as a key enabler of their digital transformation and network evolution strategies

• Solution Alignment: Work closely with Key Account Managers and Solution Architects to align Altron’s offerings with Telco industry architecture frameworks and client transformation roadmaps

• Industry & Market Awareness: Stay ahead of emerging trends in telecommunications, including cloud-native applications, edge computing, AI and regulatory shifts

• Application & Cloud Architecture: Drive discussions on modernizing legacy systems, containerization, microservices adoption, and API-driven architectures, ensuring seamless integration across the telecom ecosystem

• Thought Leadership & Advocacy: Represent Altron at executive roundtables, Telco industry forums, and standards committees, enhancing credibility and influencing technology roadmaps

• Collaboration & Influence: Work cross-functionally with internal GTM, application development, and infrastructure teams to ensure Altron’s offerings align with Telco IT and network transformation priorities

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:

• All business stakeholders

• All GTMs and Group

• MDs from other OpCos

• Enablers

Reasons for Interaction:

• Align to business objectives

• Collaboration

• Ideation and planning

• Support, guidance and managing risk

External:

• Vendors

• Customers

Reasons for Interaction:

• Materials and products from vendors

• Upselling, innovation for new product and service

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Professional Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF) are advantageous

Other requirements:

• At least 8 years of experience in the Telecommunications sector

• At least 4 years of experience in enterprise architecture or a related role

• Proven expertise in developing and aligning complex, multi-business unit solutions

• Good written and verbal communications skills

• A deep understanding of the industry and market dynamics

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align solutions with company and client strategies

• Collaborative Leadership: Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills

• Analytical Thinking: Data-driven approach to solution evaluation and decision-making

• Client-Centricity: Focus on building and maintaining strong client relationships

• Adaptability: Agile response to changing technology and client environments.

Education

B-Tech (Required)

Languages

English