Sr. Solution Architect, Commercial Operations

Badger Meter

2mo ago

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Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Software Engineering
Milwaukee

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in IT, Business, Engineering or a related field required.
5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering/Program Management; Significant experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
Qualifications:
PMP Project Management Certificate preferred
Advanced proficiency in Salesforce development required
Advanced proficiency with MicroStrategy (or other BI platform) required
Project/Program Management experience required
Advanced ability to drive Continuous Improvement required
Intermediate proficiency with Oracle Configure, Price, Quote preferred
Intermediate proficiency with SQL required
Basic proficiency with product configurators required
Competencies:
Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.
Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment

Responsibilities

Leads, with the support of Business Analysts, a committee of business partners to approve and understand Salesforce, Oracle CPQ, and other project(s) scope.
Ensures system updates align with ISO, SOX, and ITAC audit standards and corporate processes.
Drive the end-to-end product lifecycle of Salesforce/CPQ/process initiatives, from the initial spark of an idea to the strategic planning, process change management/execution, coordination of testing and monitoring deployment.
Partner with key influential leaders across global departments to gain deep insights into the requirements for critical system functions.
Collaborate with internal departments to understand business needs at a detailed level, make recommendations based on knowledge and expertise, and prioritize accordingly to keep Salesforce in line with business objectives, continually showing value over time.
Develop and maintain a product/process roadmap in collaboration with key internal leaders, to define and drive the vision and value for each teams’ respective needs within the platform.
Act as a liaison between stakeholders and the IT technical team, communicating effectively and driving progress while reducing risk throughout all phases of the development life cycle.
Organize, prioritize, and direct the entire program of initiatives/projects that impact global commercial, marketing , and other business functional areas.
Actively seek opportunities for improvement and contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of technology or process solutions, keeping up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
Support the Project Management Office's (PMO) continue evolution in regards to tool development for resource utilization and process management. This role will also be part of an IT/PMO collective steering group to vet out new requests coming from the global business that will ultimately get prioritized into a list of projects to be executed for the global business.
Support integration of new acquisitions.
Up to 15% travel required.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Senior Solution Architect, Commercial Operations?

The Senior Solution Architect is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive technology solutions that address specific global business needs, serving as a liaison between technical and business aspects to ensure solutions meet organizational goals.

What technologies will the Senior Solution Architect primarily work with?

The Senior Solution Architect will primarily work with Salesforce, Oracle CPQ, and other related technologies.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's Degree in IT, Business, Engineering or a related field is required, along with 5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering/Program Management. Significant experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.

Is a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required for this role?

A PMP Project Management Certificate is preferred but not explicitly required.

What are some key skills necessary for this position?

Key skills include advanced proficiency in Salesforce development and MicroStrategy (or other BI platform), project/program management experience, continuous improvement abilities, and intermediate proficiency with SQL and Oracle Configure, Price, Quote.

What is the travel requirement for the Senior Solution Architect position?

The role requires up to 15% travel.

What type of working environment can I expect?

The work is performed in an office environment, requiring the ability to operate standard office equipment.

What benefits does Badger Meter offer for this position?

Badger Meter offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, paid time off, retirement savings contributions, employer-paid benefits, educational assistance, and various voluntary benefits.

What competencies are important for the Senior Solution Architect?

Important competencies include collaboration, effective communication, initiating action, and maintaining high work standards.

How does the Senior Solution Architect contribute to the Project Management Office (PMO)?

The Senior Solution Architect supports the PMO's development concerning tool development for resource utilization and process management, and also participates in a collective steering group to prioritize new project requests from the global business.

Badger Meter

Helping Protect the World’s Most Precious Resources

Technology

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1905

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Badger Meter is an innovator in flow measurement, water quality and control products, serving water utilities, municipalities and commercial and industrial customers worldwide. Our smart water metering solutions provide actionable intelligence that enables customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste. With more than a century of innovation and strong, stable growth, Badger Meter offers smart solutions for a wide range of customer applications through our global network of manufacturing facilities, innovation centers, sales offices, and warehouses to optimize, use and minimize waste of one of the world’s most precious resources. Badger Meter is dedicated to helping our customers efficiently use resources and improving our operations to protect one of our world’s most precious resources.