Solution Architect - HR platforms

Vodafone Group; Newbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Newbury is seeking a Solution Architect to enable the transformation of its ERP landscape. The role involves overseeing architecture design, strategic planning, and stakeholder collaboration while ensuring integration of ERP systems with other applications. Ideal candidates have strong experience in SAP applications, ERP strategy, and project management skills, with a focus on creating scalable solutions that align with business objectives. This position offers a yearly bonus, generous leave, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Yearly bonus: 10%

Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays

Charity days: 5 days/year

Private medical and dental cover

Access to share save scheme

Gym and cinema discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in defining solution architecture for large-scale ERP implementations.
• Deep understanding of Finance, HR, and Supply Chain processes.
• Strong task and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee architecture definition for major transformational initiatives.
• Contribute to the ERP strategy ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Ensure frictionless integration of ERP systems with enterprise applications.

Skills

ERP strategy and architecture

SAP applications

Integration technologies

Cloud-based ERP solutions

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

BTP

Job description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

Vodafone is continually transforming and adopting digital solutions throughout its business units. Part of the transformational activities includes each function across the organisation setting a digital strategy.

The solution architect will be key to enabling the transformation of the component architecture and optimising the hosting of a global ERP landscape, predominantly based on SAP applications supporting the core Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics and HR processes. Solution Architects will ensure the ERP and other applications align with the company’s business objectives, providing a robust, scalable, and efficient systems to support global business operations.

• Architecture Design: Design and oversee the architecture definition of solutions within major transformational initiatives. Ensure current solution architecture and proposed changes are consistently documented.
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development and maintenance of the overall ERP strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Integration Management: Ensure frictionless integration of ERP systems with other enterprise applications, domains and third-party systems.
• Governance: Enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business leaders, IT teams, supplier and external system integration partners to understand requirements and deliver effective ERP solutions.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve the ERP landscape.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with ERP implementations and upgrades.

Who you are

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in ERP strategy and architecture, with a strong focus on SAP applications.
• Proven experience in defining solution architecture under-pinning large-scale ERP implementations in a global corporate environment.
• Extensive experience with Finance, HR, and Supply Chain processes, including accounts receivable.
• Deep understanding of Human Resources processes with working knowledge of SAP applications & modules such as Success Factors including:
  • Employee Central – Core HR system for employee data and organizational management.
  • Employee Central Payroll – Cloud-based payroll processing integrated with Employee Central.
  • Recruiting – End-to-end recruitment solution including sourcing, candidate management, and onboarding.
  • Onboarding – Streamlined onboarding process for new hires.
  • Performance & Goals – Tools for setting goals, tracking performance, and conducting reviews.
  • Succession & Development – Career planning and leadership development.
  • Learning – Learning management system (LMS) for training and development.
  • Workforce Analytics – Data-driven insights into workforce metrics.
  • Workforce Planning – Strategic planning for workforce needs and gaps.
  • Compensation – Manage compensation planning and budgeting.
• Proficiency in integration technologies and middleware solutions.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-based ERP solutions and hybrid architectures.
• Strong task and project management skills, including the ability to contribute effectively to multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience in stakeholder management and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. Talent to provide simple consumable overviews for complex scenarios. Preparation of materials for consumption up to “C” Level.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyse complex business requirements and translate them into effective ERP solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High level of adaptability and flexibility.
• SAP certification(s) in relevant modules desirable.
• Experience with up to date SAP solutions such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP Rise, BTP.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and IoT as they relate to ERP systems. Understanding of cloud hosting (PaaS, SaaS) plus compliance to security and privacy restrictions.
• Experience of working with audit and assurance functions.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

Yearly bonus: 10%
Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
Charity days: 5 days/year
Maternity leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.