Commercial Application Architect

Musgrave; Dublin; Ibrido; EUR 110.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid work model

Career development

Descrizione del lavoro

Musgrave is seeking a Commercial Application Architect to own the architecture, governance, integration and lifecycle management of strategic commercial and supply chain applications such as RELEX and Pricefx.

The role is a 24-month fixed-term contract based in Cork, Dublin or Belfast hubs, with hybrid work options. You will bridge business stakeholders and technology teams to ensure cohesive data, configuration and processes across the landscape.

Competenze

• A relevant IT qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Significant experience across multiple technology disciplines, including several years in solution or application architecture or a comparable design leadership role.
• Proven architecture experience on large-scale transformation programmes, ideally in retail, consumer goods or supply chain.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into end-to-end solutions and practical roadmaps.
• Knowledge of APIs, data integration, cloud or SaaS platforms and architecture governance.

Mansioni

• End-to-End Application Ownership: manage promotion, planning, pricing, forecasting and replenishment platforms and processes.
• Data & Integration Architecture Stewardship: map data flows, ensure data quality, document lineage, govern interfaces.
• Business & Technology Translation: translate business requirements into platform changes and drive design workshops.
• Testing, Controls & Operational Assurance: establish testing and release governance across platforms.
• Architecture Governance & Strategic Roadmap: provide standards, vendor engagement and platform rationalisation.

Conoscenze

Solution architecture

Application architecture

Stakeholder management

Cloud platforms

APIs & integration

TOGAF knowledge

Retail knowledge

Vendor management

Delivery leadership

Communication skills

Formazione

Relevant IT qualification

Strumenti

RELEX

Pricefx

SAP

Blue Yonder

Descrizione del lavoro

Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We're proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 19 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We're committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we're looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

Our people are the heart of our business. As our greatest asset, they make Musgrave a great place to work and, in return, we aim to be the very best place to work, grow and thrive.

Commercial Application Architect

to own the architecture, governance, integration and lifecycle management of strategic commercial and supply chain applications such as RELEX and Pricefx solutions. You will ensure that data, configuration, integrations and business processes operate cohesively across the application landscape while acting as the primary interface between business stakeholders and technology teams.

Note that is a 24 month fixed term contract and the role can be based at our Cork, Dublin or Belfast hubs

What You'll Be Doing

End-to-End Application Ownership

Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of all promotion, planning, pricing, forecasting and replenishment platforms, their capabilities, configurations, dependencies and business processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Application capability maps
• Process flows
• Platform roadmaps
• Dependency management

Data & Integration Architecture Stewardship

Understand the application-level data and integration architecture across all commercial and supply chain application platforms.

Key responsibilities:

• Understand source-to-target data flows
• Ensure data quality requirements are defined
• Understand transformation logic
• Document data lineage
• Govern shared interfaces

Business & Technology Translation

Act as the primary intermediary between business functions and technology teams.

Responsibilities:

• Work with BA's to translate business requirements into platform changes
• Challenge proposed solutions
• Drive design workshops
• Ensure business outcomes remain the focus

Testing, Controls & Operational Assurance

Establish robust testing and quality assurance frameworks across the application landscape.

Key responsibilities:

• Regression testing strategy
• Integration testing governance
• Data reconciliation controls
• Release assurance

Architecture Governance & Strategic Roadmap

Provide architectural oversight and long-term planning across the commercial and supply chain ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

• Architecture standards
• Vendor engagement
• Technical debt management
• Platform rationalisation
• Capability roadmap ownership

What We're Looking For

• A relevant IT qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Significant experience across multiple technology disciplines, including several years in solution or application architecture or a comparable design leadership role.
• Proven application architecture, design and implementation experience on large-scale transformation programmes, ideally in retail, consumer goods or supply chain.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into coherent end-to-end solutions and practical transition roadmaps.
• Strong knowledge of application, data, integration and technology architecture, including APIs, event-driven integration and cloud or SaaS platforms.
• Experience implementing configurable enterprise products and integrating them with complex legacy estates; exposure to retail planning or optimisation platforms such as RELEX, Blue Yonder, SAP or similar is advantageous.
• Understanding of commercial processes such as forecasting, replenishment, pricing, promotions, range or space planning is advantageous.
• Experience applying architecture frameworks and governance pragmatically; TOGAF or equivalent certification is desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness, including implementation cost, licensing, supportability, total cost of ownership and vendor delivery models.
• Ability to assess architecture designs, identify risks and dependencies, and drive timely decisions and escalation.
• Experience leading third-party vendors and distributed delivery teams in agile, hybrid or matrix environments.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder-influencing skills, with the ability to explain technical choices in business terms.
• A structured, proactive and collaborative approach, with a strong focus on delivery and measurable business outcomes.

Why Musgrave

• Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact
• Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions
• Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.
• Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.

Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely.