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BAO CoC - MDM Solution Architect SME - GBS

MDM Solutions Architect will be member of the IBM BAO-CoC and will be based out of India. The Solution Architect will be responsible for pre-sales, strategic consulting, solution outline and design for MDM engagements across the globe. Candidates should have prior experience in Consulting and presales
The selected candidate will have following responsibilities:

  • Provide proven expertise in architecting and implementing MDM solutions using tools like InfoSphere MDM server, InfoSphere MDM server for PIM and Initiate Systems 
  • Provide pre-sales support for MDM opportunities 
  • Provide strategic consulting for MDM engagements (like MDM blueprint and roadmap definition etc.) 
  • Perform solution outline, and responsible for requirement gathering for MDM projects 
  • Perform Macro & Micro design of the MDM application using MDM tools 
  • Implementing the Master Data Management solutions
  • Participate in TDA and SME reviews of MDM opportunities/ engagements 
  • Jump-start of the MDM projects


    Qualifications

    Key requirements for this position are:
  • Engineering graduate with 10+ yrs of working experience in MDM and reference data management 
  • A proven track record in MDM pre-sales, consulting, solutioning and implementation
  • A proven track record in Phase-0 activities like blueprint and roadmap defining, tool evaluation and selection etc. 
  • A proven background as the role of solution Architect for MDM engagement. 
  • Sound knowledge of framework and lifecycle of Master Data Management 
  • Sound working knowledge of MDM tools like InfoSphere MDM server (including MIH), InfoSphere MDM server for PIM. Initiate Systems and Siperian. 
  • A sound working knowledge with InfoSphere MDM server data model and WebServices 
  • Sound working knowledge of Java, J2EE 
  • A solid understanding of SOA technologies, tools, and governance
  • A good knowledge of EIM( Enterprise Information Management ) components and processes 
  • A solid understanding of Data Quality Management (DQM) processes and usages in context of the MDM application. 
  • Working knowledge of Web Services, WSDL, JAX-RPC, http, SOAP required;
  • Strong written and oral communications skills. 
  • Personal attribute: 
  • Self-reliant
  • Organized
  • Reliable/Good follow up skills
  • Personable
  • Team player 
  • Professional


    Key Challenges/Job Complexity:
  • Willing to travel frequently 
  • Ability to nurture and grow an engagement. Ability to influence customer decision and able to show right direction to the customer.
  • Working with senior practitioners and partners 
  • Self starter, able to work independently and manage personal time on multiple opportunities simultaneously
  • Ability to identify, manages, and escalates risks to be able to influence project scope and timelines when necessary.
  • Bring thought leadership in MDM and EIM

    Additional skills required:

    Strong executive presence and experienced at managing CXO level relationships

    Ability to accommodate extensive global/regional travel (70% or more)

    Excellent written and verbal English skills
  • Required
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • English: Fluent
    IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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