D365 Technical Architect

• Responsible for strategy and design of controls system (hardware, software, telecommunications, infrastructure and/or information), testing strategy, standards and practices for enterprise, major organization or major platform. May define and manage project deliverables and work with the platform Centers of Competence (architecture, infrastructure & production support) teams ensuring adherence to processes and coherence standards. In the area of quality - responsible for managing application of appropriate quality and/or environmental management and process improvement techniques for a function or process. Develops, maintains, controls distribution of quality standards. Manages quality/testing of 3rd party partners.
• Responsible for setting and controlling the system (hardware, software, telecommunications, and/or information) design and test standards and practices for an XIM organization or a significant part of a major XIM platform.

• Serves as the subject matter expert across one or more technical disciplines.

• Designs and delivers new systems and enhancements, including non-functional requirements, to existing systems to meet business objectives in a manner that balances risk with performance and cost; and is consistent with established XIM strategies, architectures, standards, and policies.

• Assures the interoperability of system components with other systems where required.

• Describes the technical requirements to and inspects the delivered results from internal and third-party providers of IT products and services to assure that they meet business and technical objectives.

• Responsible for the non-functional (e.g. performance scalability, availability, reliability etc.) system test strategy and reviews and oversees test activities to assure proper operation and performance of the system.

• Autonomy:

• Has defined authority and responsibility for a significant area of work, including technical, financial and quality aspects.

• Influences organizational objectives and assignments.

• Accountable for actions and decisions taken by self.

• Influence:

• Influences policy formation on contribution of specialization to business objectives.

• Influences at level of division internally and influences business/trading partners and industry at senior management level.

• Decisions impact work of employing organizations, achievement of organizational objectives and financial performance.

• Develops appropriate relationships with business/trading partners, suppliers and industry leaders.

• Complexity:

• Highly complex work activities covering technical, financial and quality aspects and contributing to formulation of IT strategy.

• Work involves creative application of a focused range of technical and/or management principles.

• Recognized as an expert in own function

• Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends solutions/best practices

• Decisions are guided by resource availability and functional objectives

• Primarily domestic scope/accountability; may include some international scope/accountability

• Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of business requirement

• Establishes the design principles, practices, guidelines and procedures for part of a major XIM organization or part of an XIM platform. Inspects for adherence to same.

• Leads and is accountable for, or is a major contributor to the successful technical delivery of systems and enhancements that balance feature/functionality, development cost, schedule, risk, supportability, operations and total cost of ownership

• Serves as the subject matter expert and decision maker for technical decisions impacting the system

• Leads and/or participates in technical reviews with technical delivery teams.

• Assesses and manages technical risk; reviews risk mitigations alternatives and selects the appropriate alternative. Escalates significant risks and issues to the program team and leadership.

• Manages, or is part of the team that manages the technical relationship with internal and external parties delivering IT products and services that are part of the system

• Leads, prioritizes and coordinates the technical activities of one or more technical delivery teams. Approves technical deliverables.

• Contributes to the program/project plan preparation and status updates

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