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Microsoft Solutions Architect
at
The BCI Group
in Duluth
School System
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: MICRSOFT SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT
Division: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(IT Applications)
POSITION SUMMARY
Job Function – Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is looking to hire an experienced Microsoft Solutions Manager
to help maximize the investments made in key Microsoft technologies by the school district. The role of
the architect is to evangelize best use of current and future technology innovations as best applicable to the
advancement of student, teachers and employees of APS. The right resource will have hands on experience with
multiple Microsoft client facing technologies and may have experience working in the education sector.
The solutions Architect assumes primary responsibility for the solution architecture of existing and future business
applications within the APS portfolio. As an elite member of the Architecture team he/she will interact with
the Data Architect and individual Application Leads. The Solutions Architect will provide input into the EA
program, in selecting the appropriate enterprise-wide technologies and defining process guidelines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage new/existing solution development, market analysis, communications and coordination,
product launch, product line logistics coordination, SME/vendor management and relations, and day-
to-day management of relevant partner relations.
Developing and implementing an APS-wide go-to-market plan for the Microsoft suite of technologies,
and working with all departments to execute. This will include managing the entire product line life
cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities, such as:
• Actively reviewing the Microsoft Product Release Plan
Developing requirements in collaboration with business teams
• Working with vendors or development teams to develop and deploy solutions.
Provide technical expertise through a hands-on approach to teams and projects developing enterprise
solutions, interfaces, and tools, including workflow processes based on Business Process Modeling,
process orchestration, data transformation & routing within the context of a service oriented
architecture.
Provide technical design leadership across multiple application development teams, making decisions,
ensuring consistency of approach and swift resolution of cross-team issues and dependencies.
Ensures that projects and project teams are in alignment with Enterprise Architecture and state vision
regarding solution architecture. Has independent authority to approve/reject proposed solutions from
the development teams on projects.
Conduct a comprehensive audit of all existing business applications and document their current state
using architectural diagrams
Research and evaluate technologies and technical solutions; determine technical solution design
options and trade-offs.
Position Title: MICRSOFT SOLUTIONS MANAGER
KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree or 8+ years of applicable work experience with at least 5 or more
years of experience as a Solution/Application Architect
Must be able to prioritize workload on the fly. Must be flexible in
shifting priorities and must be able to make independent decisions in
prioritizing as well as take direction in setting priorities
Must proactively assemble and manage cross-functional teams as
necessary to implement and manage key business initiatives
Must have excellent written or oral communication skills
Must be able to recognize, suggest and take action on new
opportunities and projects on their own initiative.
Will be expected to develop full plans and programs often with limited
or only outline level direction from management
Experience in a customer-facing role required
Strong presentation skills required
5+ years project and or product management experience required.
Deep knowledge of, but not limited to, the following products:
Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Office Suite of products, Office 365,
Live@edu, Microsoft Azure, Desktop Virtualization
Prior experience creating benchmark tests, designing for scalability and
performance, and designing/integrating large-scale systems.
Experience in Public Sector/Education vertical is a strong plus
Makes recommendations or decisions which usually affect the enterprise.
Microsoft Certifications highly desired.
Highly Complex: Supervisor is available to review established departmental
and/or Organizational objectives. Independent judgment is required to
recommend departmental or Organizational objectives.
Varied: Director is available on an "as-needed" basis to establish broad
objectives related to basic position duties to departmental responsibilities.
Independent judgment is required.
Requires regular contact with outside agencies and vendors; may require
contact with officials at higher levels. (e.g. auditors)
Responsible for providing supervision for one or more functions within the
a department, and for the direction of the Enterprise Application Executive
Director
Applies, recommends, and implements highly advanced technology concepts
to improve organization-wide efficiency and effectiveness or has final
approval of technology applications to be used throughout APS.
Position Title: MICRSOFT SOLUTIONS MANAGER
WORKING CONDITIONS
Knowledge of the following:
Must be able to prioritize workload on the fly.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience designing
complex business solutions using appropriate tools
Must be flexible in shifting priorities and
and technologies.
must be able to make independent
• Strong background in systems architecture and
relevant technologies, including portal technologies
(SharePoint), high availability design, internet
security, identity management, we and application
server environments, session management, transaction
management, middleware messaging, content
management.
• Exposure to one or more formal software development
lifecycle methodologies (e.g., Agile, RUP, MSF)
Skills in the following:
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork,
facilitation, negotiation, relationship building, and in
collaboration in a cross-functional team comprised
of diverse personalities, skill sets, and levels of
experience.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
Typically sitting at a desk or table
Using equipment requiring high dexterity
Requires good hearing
Office
Demonstrate communication capability (written and oral);
Fast learning and retention; physical and emotional
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My contact information is:
Company: The BCI Group
James Smith
Partner
Phone: 404-987-0556
Email: jsmith@thebcigroup.com
Web site: www.thebcigroup.com
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