Solution Architect Operations and Supply Chain

Solution Architect " Ops and Supply Chain

Job purpose & Role context

Interpreting functional and non-functional requirements, data flows, and enterprise architectural guidelines to create business specific solutions that are maintainable, supportable, fit for purpose, cost effective and future proof.

The role will be expected to identify opportunities for innovation, both within the BT department as well as in the BU's and champion their delivery.

The role will be expected to lead the alignment with the delivery team and ensure that our principles and values are born out in the solution design and execution.

Whilst not accountable for the delivery of business benefit itself, the role will be required to help identify areas of benefit and provide support in delivering business outcomes.

The role will require working closely with our own internal resources as well as our partners.

• Accountable for the translation of requirements into a solution vision and high level functional specifications with a clear portfolio of implementation tasks.
• Accountable for the solution ownership within your respective business function
• To combine guidance from different enterprise architecture viewpoints (business, information and technical)
• Bridge the gap between the technical and business teams, expertly defining, validating and promoting quality solutions for and opportunity or project.

• Services all of the Ops and Supply Chain business units across all UK businesses.
• The role is based at an agreed location with travel as necessary in support of the UK wide scope.
• Whilst there is no direct line management accountability, the role will be expected to provide coaching and guidance to other members of the BT department
• Whilst not a specific budget holder, the role holder is required to provide subject matter expertise and support to the creation of business and investment cases
• Work horizontally with other solution architects on changes spanning other business functions

Knowledge, skills, experience and competencies

• Good working knowledge of the relevant systems specific to the solution architect role
• Able to demonstrate an analytical approach towards solving BT challenges
• Ability to understand non-functional requirements, technical documents, test plans and business cases
• Preferably TOGAF certified
• Ability to develop high level solution outlines of incorporating business, application, data and security requirements
• Strong and broad application background
• Broad knowledge of the business function
• Broad knowledge of all technology components
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation

What you'll get:

• Competitive salary with annual salary review

• Huge discount on all sorts of lovely food

• Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase more

• Recognition awards and Incentives

• Job security and career opportunities " We're part of Sysco " the Global leader in selling, distributing and marketing food products - so the opportunities really are endless!

• Pension

• ???and much more!

There's a lot on offer, so what are you waiting for?

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