Senior IT Solutions Architect
At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.
Job Function
Solutions Architecture Designs and develops IT architecture (integrated process, applications, data and technology) solutions to business problems in alignment with the enterprise architecture direction and standards. Performs technical planning, architecture development and modification of specifications. Researches and develops specifications for new products/services, applications and service offerings. Assesses the compatibility and integration of products/services proposed as standards in order to ensure an integrated architecture across interdependent technologies.
Key Job Information
Senior IT Solutions Architect 6070 Grade 8
Career Level: P4
Key Responsibilities
- Conformance Review (CORE) Plans formal reviews of activities, processes, products or services. Evaluates and independently appraises the internal control of automated business processes based on investigative evidence and assessments undertaken by self or team. Ensures that independent appraisals follow agreed procedure and advises others on the review process. Provides advice to management on ways of improving the effectiveness and efficiency of their control mechanisms. Identifies and evaluates associated risks and how they can be reduced.
- User Experience Evaluation (USEV) Advises on achievement of usability (including health and safety and accessibility) of specific visual design approaches and their suitability for different audiences. Advises on what to evaluate and type of evaluation. Manages evaluation of systems, products or services to assure that the stakeholder and organizational requirements have been met, required practice has been followed and systems in use continue to meet organizational and user needs.
- Solution Architecture (ARCH) Uses appropriate tools, including logical models of components and interfaces, to contribute to the development of systems architectures in specific business or functional areas. Produces detailed component specifications and translates these into detailed designs for implementation using selected products.
- Systems Design (DESN) Specifies and designs large or complex systems. Selects appropriate design standards, methods and tools consistent with agreed enterprise and solution architectures and ensures they are applied effectively. Reviews others' systems designs to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources and integration of multiple systems and technology.
- Emerging Technology Monitoring (EMRG) Monitors the market to gain knowledge and understanding of currently emerging technologies. Identifies new and emerging hardware and software technologies and products based on own area of expertise, assesses their relevance and potential value to the organization.
- Consultancy (CNSL) Takes responsibility for understanding client requirements, collecting data, delivering analysis and problem resolution. Identifies, evaluates and recommends options, implementing if required.
Education/Experience/Certifications
Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, engineering management or equivalent work experience in related discipline.
Experience Typically eight or more years in related field.
Certifications, Licenses and Training TOGAF, ITIL, ARCHIMATE certification preferred.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)
Functional Competencies
- Advanced knowledge of quality and conformance frameworks
- Advanced knowledge of specification and design of information systems
- Advanced knowledge of emerging technologies
- Intermediate knowledge of the business areas and functions
- Intermediate knowledge of IT/business strategies
General Competencies
- Advanced customer focus skills
- Advanced accuracy skills
- Advanced risk management skills
- Advanced oral and written communication skills
- Advanced interpersonal skills
- Advanced decision-making skills
- Advanced organization and prioritization skills
- Advanced meeting facilitation skills
- Advanced team-building skills
Physical and Cognitive Demands
Cognitive Level Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Schedule/Attendance Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule.
Compensation Range: $96,300.00 - $189,875.00
Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.
PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future.
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