International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), is recruiting for the position of a Systems Architect. We are an American multinational technology and consulting corporation, with headquarters in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and sells computer hardware and software, and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology.
We are recruiting for the below position of:
Job Title: Systems Architect
Job ID: S_D-0574716 Job Description Systems Architects responsible to work closely with clients in the Healthcare, Government, Telco, or Banking industries - particularly looking at seeding opportunities for long term value creation and driving IBM enterprise systems and solutions strategies across new and evolving projects. Most of these projects span multiple years, and are funded through grants or donations coming into the government to improve the overall infrastructure and facilities within developing countries.
Responsibilities: - Aligned to long term client technical relationships as a trusted advisor to client CTO/CTAs
- Seed opportunities to progress IBM value in the account in future years, building an annuity stream through maintenance, services and software subscription revenues.
- Closely work with sales teams to scope and develop a proposal in response to RFPs, taking into considerations both immediate and long-term IT transformation strategies for clients
- Interact and communicate with C level execs across client, partner and IBM teams.
- Assist in OI, development and progression for placement of IBM strategic technology, new workloads, and industry solutions in targeted accounts
- Design and accelerate customer purchase and deployment decisions.
- Lead extended team focused on outcomes.
- Develop plan to win architectural battles, articulate the solutions against stiff competitive pressures, and provide detailed, tangible benefits to proposed solution architecture, including timely response to RFPs.
- Leverage / drive Team IBM to cement architectural / technical relationship.
- Assist in recruiting talent, identify shadow opportunities, and mentor young team in Africa
Skills: - SME with deep industry knowledge in one of the following areas: Banking, Telco, Government, Healthcare, Travel & Transportation and application of mobile technology in this space.
- SME on IBM Enterprise Systems and PureSystems with understanding of PureData, Smarter Cities and Smarter Cloud solutions
- Knowledge in utilizing Smarter Cities, Smarter Water, solutions would be an asset, as many governments are looking at IBM to help them.
- Excellent written, communications and presentation skills
Required - Bachelor's Degree
- At least 7 years experience in Banking, Telco, Government, Healthcare or Travel & Transportation Industry and application of mobile technology in this space.
- English: Fluent
Preferred At least 8 years experience in Banking, Telco, Government, Healthcare or Travel & Transportation Industry and application of mobile technology in this space.
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