Solution Architect - Operational Applications in Warwick - CV-Library

Solution Architect - Operational Applications (Hybrid Working)

We are working with an extremely well-known and industry leading organisation on the lookout for a Solution Architect to join their Tech and Digital team at their head offices in Warwick.

The Solution Architect will support the strategic creation of roadmap designs and manage the delivery by leading the ERP & Work Management and Document & Integration Domains. The Solution Architect is accountable for the high-level and low-level designs of the service to be implemented. They will establish the basic structure of the system, define the essential core design features and elements that provide the framework for all that follows.

Key responsibilities:

* Provide the primary architectural strategy focal point for business road maps and projects for the ERP& Work management and Document & Integration technical domains

* Update and maintain the architectural roadmaps in the Enterprise Architectural tooling (LeanIX)

* Lead product and vendor selection events inline of Global and Local Procurement processes

* Interface with the business sponsors and all other stakeholders

* Accountable for offered solutions meeting the business requirements and making sure they are aligned to the business direction

* Provide ownership of technical solutions as well as options with documented impacts and benefits

* Provide knowledge on modern Applications, Networks, Servers, Storage, and Desktop Infrastructures within complex and challenging environments

* Define the infrastructure hardware and software requirements

* Lead the governance of the preparation and submission of detailed documentation on the solution

* Collaborate with the project manager and Lead the Solution Development Managers to develop detailed project plans, scoping documents and investment papers

* Accountable to define system requirements, based on the business needs balanced against other constraints such as cost and timing. Ensuring that this set of high-level requirements is consistent, complete, correct and operationally defined

* Actively engage with stakeholders involved in gathering requirements and responses

* Deliver program-level communications for executives and stakeholders

* Define performance objectives and development plans for team members and ensures alignment with department objectives

As such we would like you to have/be:

* Solution Architecture (or technical lead) on significant programmes and projects experience

* Proven experience of managing staff via Delegation of authority and tasks, providing timely feedback, planning, and supporting the development of others and has the ability to gain acceptance of ideas and plans

* Experience working with internal stakeholders and external clients/suppliers in a technical or business design function

* Demonstrable expertise developing conceptual, logical and physical architectures and applying architectural principles

* TOGAF, depth/breadth of solution areas (applications, business analysis, data, integration and infrastructure)

* Enterprise Architecture methodologies, cloud-based solutions, Digital Evolution, API Management and Intelligent Automation viewed as advantageous

Desirable:

* Experience with ERP application - SAP S/4HANA 1909, Ortec - VMI forecasting & Supply planning, OBTC - Onboard truck computer, Paragon - Route planning & Scheduling, Other critical application supporting daily operations

* Setting up a TDA and or creating an Architectural Governance Model to assure a quality service is delivered

In return, they offer:

* 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

* Company Bonus - On Target 20% - Max 45%

* Company car/cash allowance

* Hybrid working

* Holiday Purchase Scheme

* Private medical insurance

* Company pension scheme

* Discounts/Cashback/Offers from major retailers

Our client looks for people who are open minded, embrace new ways of working, step out of their comfort zone and look to continuously learn. Opportunities to progress, to develop and to be recognised for your achievements are part of our client’s daily life, and they want to share that with you!

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