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As a Lead Systems Architect, you provide Integration execution leadership for our portfolio of companies. You have a deep understanding of the Visa Family of Companies (VFC) business and its strategic importance to the wider Visa business. You provide technology & process leadership and drive the design & execution of the Operations & Infrastructure Get to Target State program (G2TS). You have a passion for delivering efficiencies leveraging Generative AI technologies to enhance our integration processes and drive innovation.

Responsibilities

Applying creative thinking/approach to determine solutions that further Business Goals and align with Technology Strategies.
Collaborate with internal IT (Information Technology) teams, external vendors, and service providers to ensure the successful integration of systems, networks, data centers, and other infrastructure components.
Collaborate with the M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) team and key stakeholders to understand business objectives, integration requirements, and technology landscapes of target organizations.
End-to-end verification of novel solutions to ensure they meet and exceed business expectations.
Identify areas for process improvement, automation, and efficiency gains, leading opportunities for leveraging Generative AI to drive innovation.
Identify dependencies for successful execution of Integration (Internal and external)
Develop ideas and evaluations where AI can support and drive efficiencies with our integration tasks.
Lead the integration approach for each of the Visa Family of Companies (VFCs).
Optimizes use of Visa’s Platforms & Solutions
Participate in ongoing dialogue with internal global technology teams, keeping them informed of progress and representing the VFCs interests and needs with these groups.
Partner with extended Visa technology and acquired entity for execution plan for G2TS
Assess the technology infrastructure, systems, and operations of the target company to identify potential integration challenges, risks, and opportunities.
Develop and maintain architecture documentation, including diagrams, technical specifications, and design guidelines, to support the integration process.
Ensure Integration approaches maintain the highest level of security and reliability.
Evaluate and select appropriate technology platforms, tools, and methodologies to support the integration of infrastructure and operations.
Leverage Generative AI to analyze and predict potential integration challenges, risks, and opportunities, providing data-driven insights to support decision-making during M&A processes.
Execute a comprehensive technology and process architecture strategy, roadmap, and plan for infrastructure and operations activities during M&A.
Identifying proper service metrics and measurements for ensuring performance against Service Level Agreements.
Lead and oversee the technology and process architecture for infrastructure and operations activities during M&A initiatives.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of integrated technology and process architecture solutions, adjusting as needed.
Provide guidance and technical expertise to stakeholders, project teams, and IT staff on technology and process architecture matters.
Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in infrastructure and operations, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
Work with extended Visa technology teams & VFC O&I (Operations & Infrastructure) Leads to troubleshoot complex technical issues across a range of technical disciplines (Systems / Network / Storage).

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

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$135000 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About Lead Systems Architect - Mergers & Acquisitions Integration, Visa

At Visa, we're looking for a dynamic Lead Systems Architect specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions Integration who will take the helm in steering our technology and process leadership as part of the Operations & Infrastructure Get to Target State program (G2TS). This role is pivotal in guiding our portfolio of companies towards a seamless integration process while embracing the latest innovations, particularly those offered by Generative AI technologies. As the Lead Systems Architect, you'll work closely with our M&A team and key stakeholders to deeply understand business objectives and integration requirements. You'll leverage creative thinking to identify solutions that align with Visa's strategic goals and technology strategies. You'll also be instrumental in optimizing our use of Visa’s platforms and solutions, ensuring all integrations are robust, secure, and poised for success. Collaborating with internal IT teams and external vendors, your deep expertise will drive efficiencies and foster innovation within our diverse technology landscape. Constantly staying updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices, you will lead the charge in delivering efficiencies to our integration processes. Join us in Austin in a hybrid work model that balances both remote and in-office collaboration, and be part of a team dedicated to transforming the way we integrate and innovate within the Visa Family of Companies.

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What are the key responsibilities of a Lead Systems Architect in Mergers & Acquisitions Integration at Visa?

The Lead Systems Architect in Mergers & Acquisitions Integration at Visa is responsible for providing technology and process leadership throughout the integration of our portfolio of companies. This includes collaborating with internal IT teams and external vendors, ensuring robust system integrations, utilizing Generative AI for process efficiencies, and assessing target company infrastructures for potential integration challenges or risks.