Lead Infrastructure Architect: Modernization & Data Center

Job Title: Lead Infrastructure Architect Job ID: 2023-12282 Job Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ Job Travel Location(s): # Positions: 1 Employment Type: W2 Candidate Constraints: Duration:Long Term # of Layers:0 Work Eligibility:All Work Authorizations are Permitted Key Technology:Architecture – Infrastructure/Network, Integrations, data center Job Responsibilities: Lead complex program(s) to modernize and refresh end of life technology such as operating system and database updates, cloud migrations, and re-platforming legacy systems. Understand the business needs of the customer and provide quality customer support by using appropriate communication, anticipating customer needs and/or issues, and understanding the broad impact of change on all customer processes. Establish and drive internal processes to drive program delivery including technology solutions, enterprise and solutions architecture, model development and technically related business projects. Provide leadership to technology team in the support of the corporate vision, department objectives and individual goals. Provide direction and work to remove barriers and silos to accomplishing the success and implementation of projects across cross-functional teams. Plan, direct, and coordinate multiple Information Technology projects to ensure that project goals are accomplished within prescribed time frames. Ensure project goals and requirements are met on schedule, within budget and are successfully completed. Oversee all phases of project execution including initiation, planning/development, production/execution, monitors/controls, closing/post release activities for larger projects. Track projects and issues closely, foster collaboration from both the business and technology groups and lead issue resolution meetings during projects Accountable for final approval on releases for all projects within their assigned accounts, ensuring that nothing is missed and reducing reliability tickets. Skills and Experience Required: Required 15+ years of experience in Information Technology Experience with Infrastructure and Network architecture Systems Integration/Systems Architecture experience Experience with Technology Lifecycle Management and/or System Modernization Experience working in large scale 24x7x365 environments. 7+ years of experience directly leading technology projects. Strong preference for experience leading technology modernization efforts and infrastructure refresh. 5+ years of experience with data center, technology, and infrastructure operations 5+ years of consulting experience leading projects in client facing role; Experience working with client executives (VP/CIO) to define programs, ensure business objectives are met, execute and report against measurable outcomes, and drive deliverables. Experience managing teams of 10+ in an onshore/offshore model. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Product Implementation experience Experience working with large clients (Fortune 500) and with a consulting/service organization. Client facing experience and comfortable talking to C-level executives. Waterfall and Agile experience Desired: Financial Services/Banking experience High volume transaction experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field from a four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr