Job: AT&T Chief Architect AT&T Consulting Boston

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AT&T Chief Architect AT&T Consulting Boston

Location: Boston, MA

Description

Don't miss this opportunity to join the company recognized by Fortune magazine as the World's Most Admired Telecommunications Company and ranked #2 on DiversityInc's list of 2009 Top 50 Companies for Diversity.

As the largest communications company in the world, more than 120 million customers count on us every day to deliver the wireless, Internet, data and advertising services that fuel their businesses and connect them to their world. You will find yourself connecting communications and technology with opportunities that will take you to places you never imagined.

Job Description:

* Strong HANDS ON technical background in two or more of the following disciplines: Advanced Infrastructure (LAN/WAN, routing/switching), Data Center (optimization, consolidation, engineering, migrations), Security (strategy, roadmap, risk, governance, architecture, policy), IT Service Management (strategy, roadmap, architecture, implementation), Contact Center (strategy, roadmap, application, optimization), Unified Communications (roadmap, readiness, life-cycle, IPT, integration, Microsoft), IT Transformation (framework, roadmap, strategy)
* Full life-cycle of delivering complex and emerging technologies in multivendor environment
* Expert leadership skills in developing and managing budgets, technical resources, P&Ls, and client accounts
* Extensive hands on experience in addressing critical business drivers to include research, justification, ROIs, cost efficiencies, increased profitability
* Extensive experience in leveraging cost efficient technological solutions to meet critical business needs and requirements
* Excellent communication skills to include presenting, written, oral, problem solving, consensus building
* Ability to provide technical leadership and direction to senior executives and key stakeholders
* Ability to manage and facilitate strategic meetings with diverse participants and stakeholders
* Ability to shape Client Technical Vision and Strategy
* Owns the "Art of What is Possible" strategy
* Delivers executive presentations on IT strategies for multiple service technologies
* Owns strategy sessions with client that identifies, shapes & develops sales opportunities
* Provides strategic & technical direction to solve customer's business problems.

* Has direct relationship with AT&T's key partners/vendors in various technology areas to facilitate the development of full, robust customized solutions.
* Writes white papers, technical strategy documents and develops repeatable industry solutions.
* Subject Matter Expert for Clients as well as AT&T Sales, Service Delivery and Technical organizations
* Develops TCO/ROI modeling for AT&T's custom/complex solutions.
* Develops technical selling strategies for advanced technologies

Qualifications

Qualifications:

* 20+ years industry experience in design, implementation and management of global enterprise network systems for a service integrator, global management consulting, technology services, or outsourcing company.
* 5-8 years experience in leadership role developing IT corporate strategies
* Broad understanding of IT planning, architecting, engineering, and operations across multiple disciplines
* Executive level leadership experience
* The position requires a strong technical background in telecommunications, IT, service provider industry.
* Strong attention to detail required ensuring effective planning, implementation and execution.
* Have strong relationship building skills to effectively work in all areas of the business to successfully perform the required duties.
* Process a strong business acumen and aptitude to understand the key business drivers and financial knowledge to development return on investment models.

Preferred Certifications:

* Cisco: AVVID, VTEL, CCNP, CCIE.

Education:

* Graduate degree or four-year degree within either business or industry related field of study.
* Majors: Computer Science, Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, IT disciplines or Business Administration.

AT&T is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Requisition Number: 1137391
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