Lead Solution Architect

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Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Lead Solution Architect to optimise architecture solutions and manage governance processes for their Submarine programme. This role requires strong communication and technical skills, as well as experience in CAD & PLM software. The successful candidate will join a team dedicated to high-impact projects, offering a range of hybrid working arrangements and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Flexible working options

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in optimising architecture solutions.
• Understanding of CAD & PLM software.
• Ability to evaluate and select appropriate technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise level solutions.
• Influence stakeholders from Directors to subject matter experts.
• Manage governance processes for solution builds.

Skills

Architecture repository toolset usage

Communication at all levels

Agile delivery methodologies

Knowledge of large manufacturing projects

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Lead Solution Architect
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Salary: From £70,000 dependent on experience, plus car allowance and bonus on top.

What you’ll be doing:
Optimise architecture solutions against schedules, scope, sequence, requirements, strategic objectives, cost elements and supportability.
Influencing at all levels from Director to Subject Matter Experts, whilst leveraging a team of experts and leading other architects to help gain agreement of architectures and solutions.
Design and implement enterprise level solutions leveraging the latest SIEMENS CAD & PLM software.
Integrate into existing CAM, MES and ERP solutions supporting quality, testing, construction and manufacturing processes.
Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and vendors to meet BAE’S Submarine programme needs.
Work with technology and software partners to resolve complex technical issues.
Develop and maintain an enterprise architecture framework, aligning business demand and strategy to industry proven practice, solution components and decisions.
Manage governance processes to ensure that the Solution build matches architectures and design review quality criteria’s.

Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
Have previously used an architecture repository toolset such as Enterprise Architect and an Architecture modelling framework.
Have an ability to communicate at all levels and at business change communication events.
Desirable:
Have used JIRA and Confluence supporting agile delivery methodologies or similar collaboration technologies.
Experience of SAP and PE&O product suites or similar for use on large manufacturing projects.

Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.
You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The IT Architecture Team:

By joining the team, you will have a fantastic opportunity to be heavily involved in our largest Submarine programme and work with our external partners to support in the invention/creation of the submarine design and build.

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference.
You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible.
If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions.

EEO Statement:
BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.