Microsoft Program Architect - ISD 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

262066968

on the planet to achieve more”.

their full potential through Microsoft software and services. Microsoft Industry Solutions and its partners bring the deepestof Microsoft solutions—from enterprise planning to deployment and support—that helps our customers innovate to strategic advantage in their respective industries.

The Programand DevOps, as well as integrating with the wider focus areas of on – premises infrastructure,and other applications.

We are looking for an experienced Program Architect to continue our growth and extend our capabilities in these areas.

This role is flexible whereby you can workup to 50% from home.

About You

• You are a driven self-starter who shows perseverance, a growth mindset, technicalintensityand passion for endless learning.

• You have the ability to define and articulate architectural design principles to teams and ensure teams can deliver your architectural solution.

• have the ability tolead a team of Architects delivering complex solutions to large customers.

• You have executive communication skills and the ability to present technical ideas inbusinesscontext.

• You are able to deal with ambiguity and provide vision and tangible deliverables.

• You are able to solve complex problems and evaluate architectural trade-offs with both technical and commercial lens.

• You are able to suggest innovative technical decisions, get customers buy-in and deliver on commitments.

• demonstrablefocus on customer success.

• are able tonavigate and defuse high-pressure situations comfortably and thrive in complexnegotiationswith both internal and external groups.

• are able toestablish yourself as a trusted advisor for our customers and rapidlygaintrust in the process.

• You have a provenhistoryof delivering complex Agile IT projects with changing environments.

Minimum required Experiences

• Minimum of 10+yearsexperiencethat includes at least 2 years of hands-on software development, infrastructure engineering,integrationor systems architecture.

• Experience developing solutions in key areas of multi - domain architecture such as cloudplatforms, web, mobile, integration including API and event driven architecture, data, analytics,security,and DevOps with Subject Matter Expertise in one or more.

• Understanding of industry verticals such as Public Sector.

• Large enterprise program experience with Agile methodologies that are focused on business transformation or digital transformation.
  
  This position requires verification of Australian citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports Australian government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions whererequiredorpermittedby applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport.

Trusted Advisor

• Develop a network of senior-level decision-makers to address problems andfacilitateadditionalviews. Act as an advisor to external stakeholders and provide direction tofacilitaterelationships. Stay updated on Microsoft's technologies, products, and services to communicate Microsoft's mission, strategy, and capabilities.

• won'tproduceoptimalresults. Encourage alternative approaches, resolve conflicts, and drive consensus.

• Lead the adoption of Microsoft solutions based on understanding competitor solutions. Differentiate Microsoft's solutions in conversations to influence industry direction.

Thought Leadership

• Lead virtual teams by sharing ideas, insights, and strategic input with technical teams and internal communities. Use knowledge of Microsoft architectures and the competitive landscape.

• Participate in external architect community events and share learnings with the internal team. Mentor junior colleagues on technical and non-technical concepts and best practices. Demonstrate deep industry knowledge and drive recognition for Microsoft solutions through presentations and engagements with external audiences.

Architecture Design and Deployment

• Gather and ratify requirements and constraints with stakeholders. Resolve ambiguities and document assumptions. Maintain traceability matrix and execute test plans.

• Collaborate with the Account Team to understand the business solution. Build and document a costed Solution Approach. Lead implementation and ensure quality practices.

• Identifyand address technical blockers. Resolve escalations and plan forward in complex situations. Coordinate approaches into a single plan.

• Identifyand communicate business and technical risks. Define risk mitigation and contingency plans.

• sstructured approaches like Waterfall, Agile, and Iterative methodologies. Develop innovative solutions for multiple customers/partners. Maintain architecture documents and logs.

• Lead teams of Architects to deliver value and clarity to stakeholders.

• Define and document architecture to communicate the business solution's value. Lead discussions on cost and technology todeterminecustomer interest. Prioritise ROI and cost-savings.

• Collaborate with the Project Manager on governance and quality control. Demonstrate business value to customers.

• .Gather insights from stakeholders and the primary business sponsor to shape and execute projects. Adapt business models and solutions to industry trends.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to socialise the business solution and project approach. Make necessary adjustments based on customer feedback.
• Represent the customer/partner as an advocate and share insights with Product Engineering teams to improve Microsoft technologies and offerings.
• Generate and improve intellectual property.Identifyvaluable ideas and drive changes across business and technology areas.

Practice Development

• Promote the reuse of intellectual property and recommend best practices in pre-sales and delivery.
• Participate and contribute to internal and external communities.