Enterprise Architect - Communications

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Enterprise Architect - Communications who is responsible for leading the design and implementation of cutting-edge technology architectures. Also, will oversee the strategic alignment of technology initiatives with business goals ensuring robust and scalable solutions. Your expertise in G/Technology Architecture PPM Enterprise Architect and Portfolio & Project Management will be crucial in driving innovation and efficiency across our devices and networks domain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Developing and overseeing the long-term technology strategy to align with the company's business goals and market trends.

• Technology Leadership: Leading the adoption of new technologies and ensuring the integration of innovative solutions across the organization.

• System Architecture: Designing and maintaining the overall system architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with various departments such as IT, network operations, and business units to ensure cohesive and efficient operations.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that all systems and processes comply with industry regulations and standards.

• Performance Optimization: Continuously monitoring and optimizing the performance of the network and IT infrastructure.

• Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.

• Vendor Management: Managing relationships with technology vendors and service providers to ensure the best solutions and services are procured.

• Innovation and R&D: Leading research and development efforts to explore new technologies and solutions that can provide a competitive edge.

• Customer Focus: Ensuring that all technology initiatives and solutions are designed to enhance the customer experience.

Required Qualifications:

• 16+ years in senior leadership role and managing complex solutioning experience, with broad technical experience.

• Extensive experience working with telco businesses on Next-Gen Technologies.

• Broad exposure in the areas of OSS / BSS areas including Billing, OM, CRM, Inventory, Provisioning, Activation and Assurance

• Exposure to Network area - 5G Wireless RAN and Core / Private 5G / Enterprise Wireline solutions (like SD-WAN, Routing, Security, UC)

• Good understanding of prime networking vendors in the areas above including Nokia, Ericsson, Samsung, Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper and others

• Good understanding of OSS/BSS application vendors like Microsoft, Salesforce, Amdocs, Netcracker and others

• Experience building telco domain-based solution offerings in any of the areas above is desired

• Good communication / analysis / problem solving and client facing skills are mandatory

Preferred Skills:

• Worked with industry bodies like MEF, TMF and others

• Certifications in public cloud - AWS / Azure / GCP / Oracle

• Certifications or exposure in data management (using tools like databricks, starburst and other tools

• GenAI related certifications/exposure

Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, inspires thought leadership, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.

If you are comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you.

#LI-FA1

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 345,000 associates around the world.
• We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.