Senior Solutions Architect

Jenny Barbour IT and Project Recruitment; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Client Partnerships in Melbourne, Australia. This key role involves leading IT solution architecture and defining technology strategies for client businesses, particularly in energy and utilities sectors. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in architecture governance, relationship management, and enterprise-class solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT architecture and leadership roles.
• Experience in medium to large enterprises, preferably in energy and utilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IT solution architecture domain.
• Define end-to-end technology solutions for clients.
• Introduce architecture governance practices.

Skills

TOGAF 9.2 certifications

Proficiency in enterprise architecture tools

SAP ERP/ISU/CRM/HCM experience

SAP Billing (ISU) knowledge

Architecture governance experience

Solution Design Authority

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Agile methodologies

Advanced communication skills

Job description

Head of Client Partnerships | Placing superior IT & Digital talent into leading organisations

• CBD / WFH Flexibility
• Energy Utilities/Gas experience

This role leads the IT solution architecture domain and is responsible for definition of end-to-end technology solutions that enable and support our clients businesses

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• TOGAF 9.2 certifications highly regarded
• Proficiency in enterprise architecture tools and methodologies
• Extensive experience working with and providing strong technical leadership on a range of modern enterprise-class capabilities including SAP ERP/ISU/CRM/HCM, etc.)
• SAP Billing (ISU) and/or SAP S/4HANA ISU system knowledge highly desirable
• Experience in designing, implementing, and managing architecture governance
• Overall Solution Design Authority
• Analyse existing solutions to ensure they are appropriate and effectively meet the needs of the organisation
• Develop and document proposed end-to-end solution architecture for any new solutions and services
• Introduce solution architecture best practices and promote understanding and compliance within the organisation
• Provide input to the IT Investment Strategy and Roadmap
• Extensive experience in medium to large enterprises delivering fit for purpose applications in complex essential services environment
• Prior IT Advisory experience within a Consulting environment or context with expertise or knowledge in one or more industry sector such as utilities, energy, telecommunications, mining etc.
• Experience with various architecture and delivery methods (TOGAF, SAFe, Agile, DDD etc)
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders and communicate architectural decisions and their impact effectively.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced written & verbal communication skills.

To submit your interest for this role, click on the Apply button quoting reference #5853

Please note suitable applicants will be contacted within 2 business hours. Due to high volume, we will do our very best to contact all applicants and do apologise if there is a delay in this process. Please contact [e-mail] with an application enquiry.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology, Analyst, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Utilities, Oil and Gas, and Energy Technology