Senior Solution Architect - OSS Transformation

ALTEN Group, European leader in consulting for advanced technologies in the engineering and ICT field, is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange and has more than 54,100 employees in more than 30 countries worldwide.

ALTEN offers to the market services related to the world of engineering, information technology, telecommunications and life sciences, with several centers of excellence including digital, business intelligence, testing, training, ITSM, IoT, hw, embedded sw, quality and CSV.

The strength of ALTEN is based on the competence and professionalism of technical and managerial profiles, which are selected and trained with structured paths.We are looking for a senior Solution Architect to help Alten Italy strengthen its positioning in Telco transformation programs, with a specific focus on OSS and adjacent operational / digital platforms.

Alten Italy is strengthening its position in Telco transformation programs , with a specific focus on OSS (Operations Support Systems) and adjacent operational/digital platforms. We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect to drive the definition of a structured and credible offering , enabling Alten to:

• Position itself as a strategic partner in the decision-making processes of leading telecom operators.
• Compete effectively on critical opportunities by transforming today’s fragmented Telco ICT landscape into integrated, innovative solutions.
• Build a distinctive value proposition for digital transformation, directly impacting efficiency, agility, and service delivery.

This is a high-visibility role , ideal for professionals who want to play a key part in shaping Alten’s Telco transformation capabilities in Italy.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Solution Design Leadership

• Shape innovative approaches for OSS and adjacent platform transformation/modernization.
• Translate client needs into transformation roadmaps, target operating models, and high-level solution concepts.
• Lead technical articulation during pre-sales, bid management, and strategic opportunity development.

2. Positioning

• Collaborate with Business Managers and commercial stakeholders to deepen client relationships and qualify opportunities.
• Engage key stakeholders (CTOs, OSS leaders, operations, and transformation teams) to identify pain points and propose value-driven solutions.
• Contribute to Alten’s OSS positioning , enhancing technical and commercial credibility.

3. Critical Sales Support

• Actively participate in proposal writing, risk assessment, pricing logic, and client presentations.
• Serve as a senior reference for OSS/transformation topics within the Business Unit, fostering internal capability growth.

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Technical Requirements

• 8+ years in Telco OSS, service assurance, fault management, service fulfillment, inventory, orchestration, or adjacent IT architecture domains.
• Deep understanding of telecom operator operating models and technology landscapes.

Proven expertise in one or more areas:

• OSS simplification/modernization
• Service orchestration/workflow redesign
• Legacy system transformation/migration
• Architecture rationalization
• Process digitization in Telco environments

Key Skills

• Ability to define solution roadmaps, transformation approaches, and high-level architectural options .
• Experience in pre-sales, bidding, solution consulting, or transformation programs .
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills (both IT and operational).
• Business acumen to connect OSS topics to efficiency, agility, and service delivery outcomes.
• Fluent English (mandatory); Italian is a plus.

Nice-to-have

• Experience with major OSS/ vendors or integrators
• Knowledge of TM Forum frameworks or similar industry standards
• Exposure to Agile / DevOps / API-led transformation in Telco IT
• Previous experience with Italian or European telecom operators

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We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just follow the playbook but rewrites it . Someone who:

• Sees challenges as opportunities to innovate.
• Builds trust through expertise and clarity .
• Leads with confidence , whether in client boardrooms or internal strategy sessions.

What Success Looks Like

In the first 12 months, the person is expected to:

• help qualify and shape OSS related opportunities with Tier-1 operators
• contribute to more credible and structured bids in Telco transformation
• help build Alten’s first coherent OSS/value proposition
• become a recognized internal and external reference for these domains
• increase Alten’s ability to engage in upstream strategic conversations, not only downstream execution

At Alten Italy, you won’t just be part of the team— you’ll help define its direction . If you’re ready to elevate your career while shaping the future of Telco transformation, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and let’s build something extraordinary together!