Solution Architect - Houston TX

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143765BR

Job Title:

Solution Architect - Houston, TX

No. of Positions:

1

Job Description:

What is the role?

Solution Architect is responsible for delivering solution designs to projects. These solutions need to be fit for purpose within the portfolio, have technical integrity, the right TCO (total cost of ownership) through its life cycle and a good fit with the IT technology direction of Shell. The resultant High Level Design have a measurable impact on the effectiveness and profitability of Shell.

Responsibilities:

Provide solution architecture development, consultancy and assurance to projects, making sure applications are well designed and conform to Shell standards and reference/segment architectures. The Solution Architect is accountable to the Project Manager for the architecture of a solution being developed and implemented until the successful deployment of the solution. This includes:


Being the point of call for all architecture aspects of an IT Project.
Being able to address and integrate the: Business Process, Data, Application, Technical and Information Security aspects of an IT Solution.
Ensure projects solution architecture is documented using the relevant templates, tooling and conforms to standards.
Coach detailed designers and business analysts in projects during their design work.
Reviewing and accepting the detailed design of an IT solution.
Support Segment Architects and reviews through the Architecture Review Board as required.
Take an active role in documenting, improving & maintaining the Reference Models in Systems Architect. Lifting project deliverables to the Conceptual and Logical levels.
Follow IT Technology developments in the market and leverage this knowledge in architecting solutions in Shell. Ensure solutions are ‘future-proof’
Stay in touch with development of standards and standard services in IT at Shell. To ensure the latest service developments are taken into account.
Pro-actively contribute to the development of the Architecture community and be an ambassador for Architecture. Interact with stakeholders on architecture issues and strategic improvements where such expertise is required.
Maintain knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements, including data privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR), and ensure that those are included in architecture design decisions.
Responsible for championing and embedding Security by Design and Privacy by Design in projects, and to ensure that the appropriate design decisions are made, documented and implemented.
Work with Information Risk Management in case of unclarity around Legal and Regulatory requirement.
Guiding integration options for diverse landscape of portfolio companies.
Translating enterprise standards to the unique environment of New Energies B2B and B2C business entities.
Providing architecture solution guidance and assurance for the utility supplier and service B2B and B2C for the entire lifecycle of the deal IT landscape within product development focused agile teams.
Assist with assessment of market standard solutions and influence of vendor roadmaps and strategy.


Special Challenges:

The need to pro-actively identify and reconcile different – often competing – interests and requirements applicable to solutions, and the need to escalate conflicts timely as appropriate. Working across organization boundaries and translating between long term enterprise view and short term, business result oriented agile development.

Auto req ID:

143765BR

Skillpool:

IT Architecture Standards & Solutions

Country of Work Location:

United States

Employment Type:

Full Time

Company Description:

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. We have expertise in exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals. As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business. Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

Disclaimer:

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Work Location:

Houston - EP Center Americas

Requirements:

What we need from you?


Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
Bachelor's Degree related to Information Technology.
Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in IT with leadership experience required.
Strong stakeholder management skills; the role requires pro-active communication and an ability to work closely with other members in project teams and other disciplines in architecture in particular.
Strong communication skills; the role requires effective written and verbal communications. Including the ability to communicate architectural viewpoints and decisions using content appropriate for the audience.
Business skills; the role requires the ability to acquire and apply industry sector knowledge. Including the ability to establish the linkage between business value and technical architecture.
Experience with energy demand forecast and pricing systems.
Experience with transaction administration and billing/settlement for energy supplier.
Experience of working with integrating systems controlling DERMS and multi-product offerings.


City, State (if applicable):

Houston, TX

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