SOLUTION AND PLATFORM MODELING LEADER

Belong. Believe. Be You. Belden. 

Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you’ll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives. 

Together, we’ll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let’s build the future. 

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SOLUTION AND PLATFORM MODELING LEADER

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Place: EMEA, hybrid or remote

Type: Full-time

Level: Senior

Job Summary:

The Solution and Platform modeling Leader will be responsible for managing the lifecycle of solutions, from development to launch and ongoing management. This also includes the function of leading the further development and lifecycle of the Converged Reference Architecture (CRA) program, Belden’s strategic development of solution blueprints. This role requires a deep understanding of technology (network and data related), architecture and re-use, strategic, corporate, and customer dynamics in key markets. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization and understands that differentiation to products and their interworking is essential to be successful as company.

You will make an impact in the following way:  

• Lead the strategic development of the Converged Reference Architecture, a database of solution blueprints and their value proposition, which is a repository for information to the solution delivery organization for commercial offerings. It is also the tool to steer and structure development of vertical market-specific deployments scenarios.

• Develop, launch, and manage the lifecycle of solutions, ensuring they meet market demands and create value for customers.

• Create and maintain solution roadmaps based on priority use cases and market demand.

• Collaborate with solution architects, R&D and technology teams to create vertical-specific common reference architecture blueprints, perform interoperability testing, and build APIs or interfaces to ecosystem applications.

• Work closely with the regional solution delivery team to align solution roadmaps and launches with regional revenue targets.

• Gather market intelligence and voice of customer feedback to refine and optimize solutions.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at different levels and in various roles within the company, including architects, engineers, and senior executives.

• Ensure the development of effective buyer persona and archetype-specific messaging that results in top-funnel interest.

• Drive the development of vertical-based top use case solution offerings, either organically or with ecosystem partners.

• Managing a team of world-class solution architects and solution line managers

What you will bring:

• Proven experience as a senior project lead or manager with demonstrated success.

• Ability to operate in a complex environment with a high number of differentiated stakeholders.

• Exceptional understanding of technology (OT telecom, networking and critical data communication), strategic, corporate, and customer dynamics in key markets.

• Excellent grasp of architectural re-use and object-oriented design.

• Broad and deep understanding of technologies and product building blocks for products and solutions (e.g., mission-critical networking, cables, and transmission systems).

• Obsession in searching for differentiation in products, interworking and value proposition within a solution business.

• Excellent understanding of technical, socio-technical, and social structures and dependencies in key markets and organizations (partners as well as competitors).

• Comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape in key and adjacent markets.

• High proficiency in English (Fluent or Native Speaker); other languages, in particular German and/or Dutch are a bonus.

• Willingness to travel as required.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Let’s Write the Next 100 Years Together. 
Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. We offer you hybrid and remote work practices where feasible, flexible working hours, an employee stock purchase plan, parental leave benefits, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, multiple and frequent training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health and well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability. 

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These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.