Solution Architect - ServiceNow

Define, develop, and implement scalable and maintainable business solutions, while demonstrating proficiency in ServiceNow and related technologies.About Bolt Data A connected workplace focused on innovation Bolt Data is a connected group of technology enthusiasts that believe collaboration and genuine care for each other are at the core of everything we do. As a long-standing partner of some of the world’s most successful platforms, we offer endless opportunities to expand your technology expertise. We're deeply committed to our team members' career advancement and helping them achieve their professional goals.DescriptionThe Solution Architect is responsible for partnering with our clients and delivery teams to define, develop, and implement business solutions. The architect may operate as a project resource to a client delivery team, as a project resource on Bolt Data delivery team, or as a primary delivery resource accountable for end-to-end solution delivery. Once development begins, the Solution Architect’s involvement will include a combination of hands-on configuration and oversight of work assigned to other team members and will continue throughout the build and testing phases to ensure the solution comes together as designed. The Solution Architect is self-directed, can work with limited management direction and will exercise considerable judgment in determining technical objectives of an assignment.Role Responsibilities:Functional project support: Facilitate/lead workshops to define functional requirements and solution design, providing industry best practice guidance and ensuring the proposed solution is scalable, maintainable, and meets business requirements Document requirements for system configurations and technology development Articulate the benefits and risks to a solution’s feasibility and functionality Provide detailed level of effort estimates for proposed solutions Manage scope change by recognizing when requests are outside established scope/requirements and work with the Project Manager to handle the requests properly Transition requirements for system configurations and technology development with delivery teams, ensuring a complete and clear understanding of the requirements Lead solution deployment activities and confirm business acceptance of delivered solution Support delivery activities including system configuration, testing, end-user training, and data mapping Document final solution and lead knowledge transfer to client support team Know and understand the customer industry; learn the customer people processes, use cases, business goals, and technology profile of the company Establish effective working relationships with key client and project team stakeholders Communicate and manage expectations regarding delivery updates, risks, issues, and opportunities with key stakeholders Liaise between clients, delivery teams (including vendors) to drive delivery performance, manage risks, and remove barriers Hold internal demos on configuration from other delivery teams to confirm that requirements are met, and the user experience is acceptable Follow and understand new ServiceNow product and technical capabilities resulting from product releases and acquisitions Work with a Technical Architect to refine the design and assist with coding and integration requirements and delivery Project management skills with the ability to manage issues and client engagement when Project Manager is not available Bolt Data consulting practice support: Work within the Bolt Data Methodology for consistent and reliable delivery Participate in internal teams for design document reviews Support Bolt Data practice maturation and internal initiatives as required Develop the organization by achieving and maintaining personal development goals including ServiceNow certifications and vendor certifications Support Bolt Data Sales activities by reviewing Statement of Work scope and level of effort estimates Professional Capabilities: Field Service acumen Project planning and control Field Service technology acumen Requirements gathering and management Business change management Process design Client relationship management Functional solution design and documentation Communications and influencing Information architecture Facilitation and consensus-building Solution testing and acceptance Distributed team collaboration Solution deployment Procedures, documentation, and methodology Knowledge creation and transition of knowledge Experience working independently and within a cross-functional and cross-vendor team environment Desire for continuous learning and improvement Assist with the candidate interview process Leadership Capabilities: Passion for customers Works collaboratively Drives performance and quality Acts decisively with confidence and integrity Thinks strategically Develops people and the organization Required Skills/Experience: ServiceNow Certified Administrator certification Supporting certification