IT Infrastructure Solution Architect
Responsible for the design, cost and risk management of IT infrastructure outsourcing projects and managed services solutions related to service desk, end user computing, data center and network managed services.
Job description
Accountabilities:
Solution development
- Develops and implements strategic IT infrastructure outsourcing plans
- Acts as the solution lead; challenges complex and conflicting business needs and reconciles them in a valuable solution. Integrates functional, technical and organizational concepts and objectives into a coherent overall solution
- Effectively positions various alternatives and uses a structured approach for selecting the best IT infrastructure outsourcing solution
Negotiation
- Supports the decision-makers in shaping and closing IT infrastructure outsourcing deals
- Leads & guides difficult negotiations and ensures results of negotiations support the customer's current & future business needs
Relationship management
- Partners with executive management to ensure the deal & solution accomplish business objectives
Communication & reporting
- Effectively articulates the solution's value
- Develops & presents reports to different stakeholders including senior management/executive level
Market Analysis and strategy
- Monitors industry and collects data to maintain awareness of current practices and future trends
- Analyses pricing trends in the market and benchmarking studies
Profile description
- 5 to 10 years relevant experience with Master's Degree, or equivalent.
- Experience in developing, shaping & managing IT infrastructure outsourced solutions
- Experience in consultative sales and communicating value propositions
- In depth project management experience on IT outsourcing and managed services contracts
- Broad knowlegde & experience in IT service management and IT operations management
- Key competencies: influecing & persuasiveness, entrepreneurship, empathy, problem analysis and judgment, customers focus, flexibilty
- Languages: Dutch, French, English
Our offer
We offer an attractive remuneration package, including extra-legal benefits. There is room for professional development and advancement. You will work in a creative atmosphere in an international company.
Interested? Please send your application letter and CV to Ilse De Bondt (Ilse.debondt@a-cross.com).
