Job Reference: FRS41664
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I am looking for a Senior Solution architect to join a leading Public Sector body and to join their IT Transformation team. What will the role look like:
* Workion projects to shape solution options, providing appropriate challenge to stakeholders and influencing strategic direction to ensure that the solutions designed are architecturally aligned, bringing value to the organisation and meeting business needs.
* Develop solution designs and supporting technical design documentation in compliance with architectural strategies (vison and roadmap) and principles, carrying out due diligence in identifyingthe solution and adhering to agreed policies and standards in the areas of security, infrastructure, services, delivery and quality assurance in order to ensure business solutions bring real value to the organisation.
* In solution procurements, supportthe preparation of functional requirements, and lead the preparation and evaluation of IT requirements to ensure quality of same. Carry out market research to ensure the right solutions are procured and work with Procurement to ensure successful tender outcomes for the organisation.
* Develop an in-depth understanding of the specific business areas / solution set with which youare aligned and have an understanding of organisational inter-dependencies to ensure an enterprise view when designing businesssolutions. * Provide relevant skills transfer, coaching and mentoring to team members to share expertise and ensure that the necessary skills, competencies, and knowledge are being developed, leveraged and shared across the team, as appropriate. * As required, supervise, and mentor Solution Architects and review their work to ensure a focus on consistent and high-quality outputs aligned with IT architecture. * Maintain relationships with IT Delivery in order to influence decisions on architectural direction throughout each stage of the project.
Sounds Good?
The successful applicant will have:
* Typically, 8-10 years' experience in Design & Architecture, preferably with a background in Solution Delivery, operating at a senior level * Ability toproduce concise, accurate solution designs to meet business requirements
* Significant experience of design and/or development across technologies in use or equivalent (e.g. SAP, Office 365, SaaS, CoreHR, PowerBI, Power Apps, Qlik, Microbus, Trapeze, SalesForce)
* Project Management experience
* Effective verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
* Abilityto deliver under pressure and to tight deadlines
* Self-starter with the ability to show initiative and work without supervision
* Experience of senior stakeholder engagement * Experience of people/team management
Education
If this all sounds like you then please email me at lmurphy@frsrecruitment with your CV and we can arrange a call.
Industry: Transport and Rail
Salary: £11000 - £90000 per annum
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Solution Architect, Design, Architecture
Contact Name: Laura Murphy
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