Enterprise Cloud Architect - Dallas, TX - Oracle (Puerto Rico)
Provides direction and specialist knowledge in applying the technology/application to client business. Facilitation of customer product/application understanding through presentations demonstrations and benchmarks; provision of support throughout the sell.
As a TL Sales Consultant you will be responsible as the expert for formulating and leading presales technical / functional support activity to prospective clients and customers while ensuring customer satisfaction. Leads and acts as a technical resource and mentor for less experienced Sales Consultants. Focuses on large or complex sales opportunities that need creative and complex solutions. Develops productivity tools and training for other Sales Consultants. Develops and delivers outstanding Oracle presentations and demonstrations. Leads any and all aspects of the technical sales process. Advises internal and external clients on overall architect solutions.
Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others. Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. 3 years vendor (sales and marketing) experience. 7 years business experience with relevant computer applications or database/tools. Ability to implement the most advanced product features. Thorough knowledge of system and application design. In depth knowledge of competitors. Demonstrated project management skills. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills: needs analysis, positioning, business justification, closing techniques. Ability to persuade others through presentations, demonstrations, and written communication. Ability to travel as needed. BA/BS degree or equivalent, advanced degree highly desirable.
*Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.*
*LOCATION: DALLAS PREFERRED*
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*NOTE:* *We are unable to provide visasponsorship for this role at this time- no candidates requiring visasponsorship will be considered*
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TheEnterprise Cloud Architect will be working closely with Oracle Sales for the*Retail Industry*to develop new business as well as to position Oracle sCloud Solutions at the heart of the largest IT transformations. OracleEnterprise Cloud Architects bridge the gap between business and technology speaking the value language of business and technology Clevel individuals. They combine adeep understanding of technology, applications, industry best practices,business processes and architectural patterns to drive Cloud based ITtransformation initiatives that meet the business objectives of our customers.
IdealCandidates will be seasoned senior level professionals who not only possessdeep experience with technology transformation but also significant experiencein applications and Cloud-based deployments.
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*Responsibilities:*
* Lead and execute with a cloud first mind set helping customers realize benefits of an Oracle cloud based architecture
* Contribute to and drive large Oracle X-LOB deals including Oracle IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS cloud services.
* Work in collaboration with local account team (X-stack infrastructure, technology and applications), Global Client Advisors, and Key Account Directors
* Lead all consultative selling enabling services including domain architects, sales consulting, Business Analyst, etc.
* Exercise creativity, independent judgment and business acumen in selecting methods and techniques to design non-routine and very complex business solutions utilizing Oracle products and technology to meet customer needs.
* Interact with all roles at customer including CIO, CTO, IT Architects, technical staff and Business representatives
* Articulate case for change
* Lead detailed discovery analysis
* Conduct repeatable strategy, architecture, roadmap and planning workshops
* Provide assessment of current state architecture and recommendation of future state architecture
* Provide detailed sizing and associated justification
* Identify and evangelize key business and technology benefits of adoption
* Provide roadmap and migration methodology and identify quick wins
* Advise on organizational impact of solutions
* Remain fully aware of relevant architectural programs and assets from Oracle worldwide
*Skills required:*
* Wide background including architecture, implementation and delivery of largescale hardware and software systems in real-world situations
* Knowledge of full Oracle stack including Oracle Public Cloud Services
* Some specific knowledge of cloud competitors including*AWS and/or Azure*
* Cloud Architecture Development Cloud Certifications Ideal
* Ability to walk up the cloud stack (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) model with modern terminology and relevance.
* Wide knowledge of IT market and trends
* Some specific knowledge of Oracle and competitor hardware solutions
* Some specific knowledge of Oracle database and middleware technology
* Some specific knowledge of Oracle applications
* Some specific knowledge of Oracle industry solutions
* Detailed knowledge of architectural approaches including consolidation, cloud computing, virtualization, disaster recovery, information management, big data, Java applications, Oracle and non-Oracle applications
* Significant C-level presentation expertise
* Willingness to travel 25%
**Job:** **Pre Sales*
**Organization:** **Oracle*
**Title:** *Enterprise Cloud Architect - Dallas, TX*
**Location:** *United States*
**Requisition ID:** *180002PA*