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Eversource Energy · 17 hours ago

IT Senior Architect, Solution - Shared Services (Hybrid)

Berlin, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$143K/yr - $159K/yr

10+ years exp

Eversource Energy is a leading energy company, and they are seeking an IT Senior Architect, Solution to develop and implement systems architecture that meets business needs. The role involves gathering requirements, overseeing development teams, and ensuring solutions align with IT standards.

DeliveryElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and GasRenewable EnergyStaffing Agency

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develops and implements systems architecture that will meet business needs

Gathering requirements and functional specifications, assessing the current software systems in place to identify areas in need of improvement, and overseeing development teams

Regularly update the company on any developments in systems architecture projects

Reviews business context for solutions to company challenges as well as defining the vision and requirements for the solution, recommending potential options, (which may include RFPs or prototype development), selecting the most optimal option, and the development of a roadmap for the selected solution

Communicates the architecture to the stakeholders and collaborates and coordinates with other architects and engineers in the formalization and adoption of IT standards and procedures

Champions a structured approach to business application solutions from a selection, implementation and development perspective

Directly assists in the development of a solutions architecture program including roadmaps and project portfolios for IT systems architecture

Assures solutions not only are a fit for the specific purpose but also closely align with the standards guidelines of technology solutions

Influences changes to standards when necessary. (Works with EA developing the Standards)

Directs the identification and recommendation of appropriate solutions, upgrades, replacements, or decommissioning options incorporating business and technology productivity, usability, and total cost of ownership

Develops and executes solutions which further reduce the percentage of time spent on reactive work

Builds and integrates information systems to meet the company's needs

Assesses the systems architecture currently in place and working with technical staff to recommend solutions to improve it

Provides supervision and guidance to development teams. (Works with PMO to create project Teams)

Continually researches current and emerging technologies and proposing changes where needed

Informs various stakeholders about any problems with the current technical solutions being implemented

Assesses the business impact that certain technical choices have in the overall landscape at Eversource

Provides updates to stakeholders on product development processes, costs, and budgets

Qualification

Systems architectureIT managementTechnical communicationAnalytical skillsInformation technology knowledgeProblem-solving skillsTeamworkInterpersonal skillsFlexibilityAttention to detailCreativity