Solutions Architect
Location: US, CA, Manhattan Beach
Department: Consulting
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Computer Software
Function: Consulting
Company profile: The Boston Consulting Group (#URL_45423e1e16703aa4d8ee444d3ad69bb51525f1dad0b3115713cf80dc496299e2#) has launched a new digital business, BCG Digital Ventures (#URL_4968ff917b2cf554a3e92b004e0c92d03e4c10730070a0df7e84f0d3db806e53#) - a digital innovation, product development, and commercialization firm.  This first-of-its-kind firm will bring unique capabilities to create and grow disruptive digital products and platforms.  BCG Digital Ventures goes beyond providing consulting, design, and technology services to form strategic venture teams with its clients in order to rapidly develop, launch and grow transformational digital products, platforms and businesses.The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a global management consulting firm and the world's leading advisor on business strategy.  BCG partners with clients from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors in all regions to identify their highest-value opportunities, address their most critical challenges, and transform their enterprises.BCG was founded in 1963 and is a privately owned firm with more than 7,000 employees across 81 offices in 45 countries.  Integrity, respect for the individual, delivering value, and making an impact on society are just some of BCG's core values. BCG's commitment to both their clients' success and their own standards is what sets BCG apart as a world-class professional services organization.
Description: THE COMPANY: BCG Digital Ventures (#URL_4968ff917b2cf554a3e92b004e0c92d03e4c10730070a0df7e84f0d3db806e53#) The Boston Consulting Group (#URL_45423e1e16703aa4d8ee444d3ad69bb51525f1dad0b3115713cf80dc496299e2#) has launched a new digital business, BCG Digital Ventures (#URL_4968ff917b2cf554a3e92b004e0c92d03e4c10730070a0df7e84f0d3db806e53#) - a digital innovation, product development, and commercialization firm.  This first-of-its-kind firm will bring unique capabilities to create and grow disruptive digital products and platforms.  BCG Digital Ventures goes beyond providing consulting, design, and technology services to form strategic venture teams with its clients in order to rapidly develop, launch and grow transformational digital products, platforms and businesses.The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a global management consulting firm and the world's leading advisor on business strategy.  BCG partners with clients from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors in all regions to identify their highest-value opportunities, address their most critical challenges, and transform their enterprises. BCG was founded in 1963 and is a privately owned firm with more than 7,000 employees across 81 offices in 45 countries.  Integrity, respect for the individual, delivering value, and making an impact on society are just some of BCG's core values. BCG's commitment to both their clients' success and their own standards is what sets BCG apart as a worldclass professional services organization. THE OPPORTUNITY: SOLUTIONS ARCHITECTBCG is looking for an exemplary Digital / IT Solution Architect to help drive the rapid growth of BCG's new digital business, BCG Digital Ventures. Our purpose is to help companies imagine, bring-to-life and launch digital businesses and solutions that have transformative customer impact. To do this, we’ve assembled a group of world-class business / strategy, product design, and technology professionals with deep knowledge and experience in digital businesses and solutions – from mobile applications and ecommerce, to new and emerging digital solutions yet to be realized.Specifically… Be a thought leader in digital platforms and solution architecture, regardless of the screen, device or deployment environment.Design bespoke online and mobile IT architecture, drawing on knowledge of open source and/or commercially available platformsApply industry best practices and design patterns to design scalable, secure solutions that have superior technical performanceDevelop system implementation plans and processes and oversee development, integration, testing and launch of new digital products and solutionsShape and drive implementation of key processes related to digital businessesEngage and in some cases lead rich collaborative problem solving with other domain experts, which include business strategists, information architects, UX / UI designers, developers and industrial / product designersDrive the evaluation of third party suppliers/products and solutionsDesign and establish an accredited 3rd party supplier network of IT / digital delivery partners who can be subcontracted to support large client engagementsHelp hire, develop, and lead a team of system analysts to become solution architects
Requirements: EDUCATION: Bachelors or Masters Degree (s) in a related field of study (e.g. Comp. Sci.)EXPERIENCE: 5-10+ years of experience in solution / enterprise architecture, preferably within top tier consulting and industry settingsWorking knowledge of online, cloud and mobile platforms, (e.g., Windows Azure, Google App Engine, Amazon Cloud, OS X, Android)Deep experience of driving analysis of how business requirements can be technically implementedExperience with large or complex system integration projectsExperience with IT architecture in retail, media and/or telecommunications industries a plusDeep experience of how business requirements can be technically implementedPossess a passion for digital products and servicesStrong track record of dealing with complex bespoke solutions that require creative and complex investigation and evaluation of alternative architectural solutionsStrong track record of being recognized as a true team leader and mentorStrong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.Self-motivated, takes initiative, possesses creative problem-solving skills and willingness to offer suggestions for improvement; able to build effective relationships to leverage resourcesProven diligence, attention to detail and technical intuition.Service-oriented, flexible, positive team player, capable of interacting and problem solving with a multidisciplinary team.An organized and composed professional, able to handle competing priorities and work effectively in a challenging fast paced environment.Exercises judgment in managing confidential / sensitive information; trustworthy, ethical and possesses the highest levels of character and values. Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment and to interpret rules and guidelines flexibly to enhance the business and in keeping with BCG’s values and cultureProven Experience working successfully within a complex matrix structured organization is essentialIt is necessary to have the ability to understand and manage complex reporting relationships and incorporate multiple labor laws and cultures. 
Benefits: Why BCG?Is BCG for me?Career GrowthWorking at BCGMeet BCGersFAQ“Top 5 Fortune’s Best Companies to Work for”96% of the staff is proud to be part of BCG92% of alumni recommend BCG as place to workBCG works with 2/3 of Fortune 500 Companies
Fraudulent: 0