Digital Solution Architect Lead Advisor

Req ID: 378354 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Digital Solution Architect Lead Advisor to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

Key Responsibilities

Source To Pay Domain Architecture

• Design end-to-end Source to Pay solutions across Spend Analysis, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Operations spanning Direct and Indirect categories

• Develop BPaaS operating models integrating people, process, technology, and data.

• Support large outsourcing and transformation deals through solution design, pricing inputs, and value articulation

• Create solution blueprints, operating models, and transformation roadmaps for client engagements
• Help build industry-specific finance BPaaS offerings for sectors such as:
• Manufacturing
• Life Sciences & Pharma
• CPG
• Technology
• Develop reusable solution accelerators, reference architectures, and automation frameworks.

AI-Native BPS / BPaaS Design

• Architect BPS solutions leveraging modular agentic platforms, autonomous workflows, and decision-support systems.
• Define data, process, and ontology models in collaboration with engineering, ML, and semantic modeling teams.
• Establish reusable domain components that accelerate transformation across F&A clients.

Client Engagement & Delivery

• Lead discovery sessions to understand client workflows, pain points, and operational constraints.
• Present architectural patterns, business cases, and transformation roadmaps to C-level and senior Sourcing, Supply Chain and GCC leaders across Mfg, Pharma, CPG and Tech clients
• Drive adoption of AI-native platforms across lines of business, ensuring alignment with compliance, risk, and operational stakeholders

Strategic Alignment & Road mapping

• Partner with product and engineering teams to align domain priorities with platform capabilities.
• Shape long-term modernization roadmaps for banks and wealth institutions, including automation objectives, data strategies, and AI agent orchestration.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Sourcing & Procurement, with deep exposure to Direct and Indirect Commodity Sourcing and Platform implementations in retained orgs and Global Delivery Centers.
• Proven experience designing Agentic Source To Pay models, including target operating models, process redesign, and modernization of customer journeys.
• Strong understanding of digital transformation, automation strategies, and BPaaS models within Procurement & Commodity Management Functions
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts (LLMs, orchestration frameworks, agentic systems), even if not hands-on.
• Comfortable engaging C-level executives, translating complex topics into clear business narratives.
• Excellent communication, executive storytelling, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA / PMP or equivalent qualification.
• 10-15 years' experience in Procurement Transformation, Shared Service Centers (GBS), Consulting, or outsourcing
• Understanding of Source To Pay data models, ontologies, and metadata frameworks used in Procurement & Supply Chain functions
• Hands on exposure to Procurement Platforms like SAP, Ariba, Coupa et al.
• Techno-Functional experience in implementing Procurement Technology solutions across Sourcing, Procurement Operations and Commodity Management

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $149,445 - 276,750. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

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