Head of Solutions Architecture: HR needed at NTT Ltd.

• The Head of Solution Architect – HR bridges the gap between people & culture business objectives and IT functions by leading design and innovation with technology solutions.
• This role is crucial in transforming strategies and architectural vision into complex solutions that address People & Culture needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture Leadership: Design end-to-end architecture for People & Culture technology solutions, with SAP Success Factors as the core system.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with People & Culture leaders, IT, and business stakeholders to translate HR strategy into scalable IT solutions.
• Solution Design: Develop solution designs, integration architecture, data flows, and technology roadmaps.
• Technology Integration: Ensure HR platforms integrate seamlessly with each other and other enterprise systems.
• Governance and Compliance: Ensure all solutions meet data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Innovation: Evaluate emerging technologies like AI, automation, and analytics for applicable HR transformation.
• Vendor Management: Engage with external vendors and consultants for HTR technology solutions and implementations.

Knowledge and Attributes

• Seasoned knowledge of multi-vendor service integrations and cross-functional software, OS’s, and infrastructure designs.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills to build solid working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and leverage seasoned specialist knowledge of reference architectures.
• Ability to maintain knowledge of trends and developments in technology domains 13.
• Seasoned ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams such as sales, product, delivery, etc.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering, business, or a related field.
• Certification and working knowledge of Enterprise Architecture methodologies (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman, SOA, ITIL, COBIT, etc.).
• Safe Scaled Agile certification advantageous.

Required Experience

• Seasoned professional technical, IT, or operations experience within a large-scale (preferably multinational) technology services environment in areas such as software development, application support, and infrastructure support.
• Seasoned client engagement and consulting experience coupled with solid experience in client needs assessment and change management.
• Seasoned experience in integrating solutions for the HR business domain, enterprise concerns, industry standards, established patterns, and best practices.
• Seasoned experience working in an agile development environment.
• Seasoned experience in developing, selling, and delivering technical solutions in HR