Professional Services Solution Architect

Job Purpose:
The Solution Architect will work with clients to solve business problems through the use of our world-class web deployed solutions. Will be ultimately responsible for the successful implementation and support of these solutions. This will be driven by the design, configuration and deployment of the Kofax product suite. This role is a Project Leadership position, leading both the client interaction and the system implementation.
We strongly believe that this role is more fulfilling than traditionally segmented roles and provides our clients with a more efficient and value added project team. Solution Architects must have strong intellectual skills, a high level of enthusiasm and be very excited about providing great solutions to world-class customers.

Key Responsibilities:
Be responsible for the integrity of the solution design and development of assigned projects meeting the business needs of the client and following Kofax implementation standards
Own resolution of technical and product issues on assigned projects from initial point of engagement through go-live of the solution
Ensure best practices and consistent delivery approaches are utilized on assigned projects
Provide input to Project Managers on project planning and estimating efforts for each assigned project
Structure work and produce deliverables that align with the scope and budget of projects
Structure and drive design reviews
Communicate the risks and benefits of design/architectural options to an audience with diverse technical backgrounds
Ensure all projects utilize development standards
Participate in the development of solutions conceived, driven and owned by Consulting Services
Create high quality solution design and design documentation
Present, articulate and defend the design to clients
Manage client expectations related to the design to reach successful client sign-off
Conduct code reviews where appropriate
Provide oversight to Consultants to ensure all project work is consistent with the solution design and Kofax implementation standards
Provide guidance and mentorship to Consultants in technical and product knowledge
Participate in identifying and creating re-usable assets to improve efficiency and consistency of delivery across projects in the areas of design, installation and migration
Assist in business development in terms of solution definition scope and estimation efforts, where appropriate

Required Skills:
Five to Eight years of consulting experience
3-5 years of implementation experience
Demonstrated exceptional technical skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively influence and align client thinking and agenda
Strong written communication, verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to effectively able to navigate client's organization to facilitate the completion of project deliverables
Ability to solve complex and ambiguous technical problems using Kofax experience, creativity and sound judgment
Understanding and application of basic project management concepts, i.e. scope management, issue management, schedule management and client management
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently
Ability to understand the functional design and technical project requirements
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated understanding of complete Kofax implementation methodology
Oracle based skills in areas such as Oracle RDBMS architecture, design, and tuning; SQL, PL/SQL, and JAVA programming languages; software development, architecture, and customization
Working knowledge of one of the following enterprise applications: Oracle E-Business Suite (AP, AR, Payroll, HR, etc.) and SAP
Ability to design algorithms and code for efficiency and reuse
Ability to explain and defend technical decisions to a technical audience
Ability to understand and interpret complex technical documentation
Able to assist in business development activities including supporting definition of scope and estimation. Ability to effectively interact with prospects in a business development situation
Demonstrates ability to present the Kofax Solutions to multiple levels (CTO/CIO level, developer level, etc.) and areas (functional and technical) within a client organization
Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
BS/BA or equivalent
Deeply knowledgeable in the capabilities and implementation of Kofax products for the specific solution area
Ability to play a leadership role within the Kofax Project Team
Understands the overall project plan and specific scope of projects
Ability to see the big picture when making decisions and able to estimate effort for implementation tasks
Demonstrates good judgment in making decisions
MBA is a plus



Required Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems or related specialization.
10+ Years of techno-functional experience in EBS Financial suite (AP, AR, FA, GL, PO, Oracle Costing) and Oracle EBS R12
Must have excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities and a high degree of attention to detail
Hands-on advanced PL/SQL
Ability to collect and document business requirements, technical requirements and process flows
Consultative communications style, effective listener
Strong presentation and organization skills