Senior Manager, Product Architect, VAS Sales Experience

About the position

We are seeking an experienced and versatile solutions and data architect, to support developing world-class sales tools and experiences. This role combines Data and Solution Architecture, Governance, and Solution Design. The ideal candidate will have a strong data and solution architecture background, with the ability to design and implement effective solutions that drive sales success. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of data sources, types and systems across the business, their potential use cases and proactively formulate recommendations to benefit the VAS Sales & Commercialization objectives.
• Create a compelling and scalable strategy and architecture to deliver against business objectives, collaborating with other data, IT, and business functions to ensure a complete vision.
• Continue the development of our proprietary Solution Mapping, evolving with the use of additional data sets to enhance.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to define data requirements and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Develop logic to enable the use of data to fulfil business objectives in collaboration with cross-functional colleagues.
• Lead in-depth discussions to define user flows and user experiences and assist partners in developing both frontend and backend infrastructure.
• Establish and enforce solution and data policies, standards, and procedures.
• Develop and implement data quality management frameworks to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with the wider team, product owners and others to ensure validity of Solution Mapping data.
• Facilitate data stewardship and data ownership initiatives across the organization.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret complex data sets to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with business units to understand their solution and data needs.
• Create a robust operating model for enhancing and improving associated data.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field with 8-9 or more years of work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Solution and data architecture, data governance, and Solution/Product Management roles.
• Strong knowledge of data management principles, data modelling, and database design.
• Strong understanding of various IT systems, technologies, and architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
• Proficient using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with data governance frameworks and data quality management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of payments API technology, card processing solutions, and card operations.

Nice-to-haves

• 8-10 years of work experience with a technical degree (Computer Science, Data Science or related).
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Certification in data management or data governance (e.g., CDMP, DGSP) is a plus.
• Strong understanding and experience with the payments industry, and associated products and services.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401 (k)
• FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program