Xerox

Purpose:
•  Responsible for strategy and design of controls system (hardware, software, telecommunications, infrastructure and/or information), testing strategy, standards and practices for enterprise, major organization or major platform. May define and manage project deliverables and work with the platform Centers of Competence (architecture, infrastructure & production support) teams ensuring adherence to processes and coherence standards. In the area of quality - responsible for managing application of appropriate quality and/or environmental management and process improvement techniques for a function or process. Develops, maintains, controls distribution of quality standards. Manages quality/testing of 3rd party partners.
•  Designs and delivers parts of new systems and/or enhancements to existing systems, including non-functional requirements, to meet business objectives in a manner that balances risk with performance and cost; and is consistent with established XIM strategies, architectures, standards, and policies.

•  Assures the interoperability of system components with other systems where required.

•  Describes the technical requirements to internal and third-party providers of IT products and services to assure that they meet business and technical objectives.

•  Contributes to and may execute the non-functional (e.g. performance scalability, availability, reliability etc.) system test strategy and reviews test results to assure proper operation and performance of the system.


Scope:
Specific:
•  Autonomy:

•  Works under supervisors general direction within a clear framework of accountability.

•  Substantial personal responsibility and autonomy.

•  Plans own work, to meet given objectives and processes.

•  Influence:

•  Influences team, and specialist peers internally.

•  Some responsibility for work of others and allocation of resources as expertise dictates.

•  Participates in external activities related to specialization.

•  Decisions influence success of projects and team objectives.

•  Complexity:

•  Broad range of complex technical or professional work activities, in a variety of contexts.

General:
•  Builds knowledge of the organization, processes and customers

•  Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills

•  Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction

•  Moderate decision making authority guided by policies, procedures, and business operations protocol


Primary Responsibilities:
•  Adheres to established design principles, practices, guidelines and procedures for part of a major XIM organization or part of an XIM platform. Inspects for adherence to same. Recommends changes/updates to same.

•  Documents work using the required standards, methods and tools.

•  Takes part in client/user meetings and assists in presenting issues and solutions both orally and in writing.

•  Is a contributor to the successful technical delivery of systems and enhancements that balance feature/functionality, development cost, schedule, risk, supportability, operations and total cost of ownership

•  Begins the process to become a subject matter expert for technical decisions impacting the system or subsystem

•  Participates in technical reviews with technical delivery teams.

•  Participate with Senior members in Assessing and managing technical risk; prepares risk mitigation alternatives and recommends the appropriate alternative. Escalates significant risks and issues to the program team and leadership.

•  Is part of the team that manages the technical relationship with internal and external parties delivering IT products and services that are part of the system

•  Contributes to the program/project plan preparation and status updates