Solution Architect

Solution Architect

Whitehall Resources require a Solution Architect to work with a key client based in Spain on an initial 6 month contract.

This role will be largely remote with occasional EU travel.

Job Description

* Own and manage end to end solution architecture service delivery for the sales and marketing functions domain for Europe.

* This includes technology strategy and solution design for the following capability areas: field sales, telesales, ecommerce (B2B, B2C), equipment services, CRM, TPM, marketing & personalized consumer engagement and franchise bottler management.

* Individual will need to manage own workload, escalating as needed and reporting overall status. They will act as a bridge between Europe teams and global architects to ensure adherence to global standards, redirecting as needed.

* Individual will interact across levels within the organization, from technology experts through to executive management. Ability to adopt the appropriate level to the audience is essential as is influencing ability.

Key tasks:

• Evangelize global technology strategies and standards in the sales and marketing domains and drive adoption within sector.
• Develop current state, future state architecture and roadmaps for key opportunity areas and partner with delivery leads to materialize.
• Shepherd all proposals and projects in the sales and marketing domains and ensure they leverage globally defined frameworks, standards, guidelines and patterns. Ensure appropriate governance process followed for any deviations and exceptions.
• Provide end to end solution architecture services for key sales and marketing projects (tier 1, 2, 3 and select tier 4, 5) to ensure solutions meet the desired business needs and are flexible, scalable, resilient and secure. This includes producing architecture deliverables leveraging globally defined architecture services framework. Key deliverables are: Conceptual, Logical and physical architectures holistically describing the target solution architecture.
• Support portfolio rationalization efforts through “as is” inventory validation, and recommendation of optimization opportunities. Influence scope of existing projects to accommodate simplification opportunities.
• Maintain networking and working relations with Global EA Domain owners and functional SMEs to ensure timely engagement, transparency and aligned decision making.
• Stay abreast of defined technology standards, guidelines and patterns and latest technology trends.

Candidate Requirements:

• This role requires a candidate who is able to “translate” fluently between business requirements and technology solutions, bridging between European IT teams and global architects to identify the most appropriate solutions. It brings exposure to a wide range of markets and initiatives in the commercial space.
• Experience with architecture & solution design/delivery from a range of vendors as well as bespoke development.
• Knowledge of Commercial go-to-market systems (SalesForce experience preferred) and consumer marketing systems.
• Ability to demonstrate a mindset for the Conceptual, Logical, Physical levels of architecture and apply them effectively.
• Has 5+ Years of demonstrated relevant experience in a similar role.

Must Have:

• Experience with solution design and delivery from a range of vendors as well as bespoke development.
• In-depth knowledge of domain-specific platforms & how they integrate.
• Very good knowledge of digital platforms (Data & Analytics, Integration, Commerce, Emerging technologies) to enable delivery of end to end solution architecture. Preferably including SalesForce.
• Ability to demonstrate a mindset for the Conceptual, Logical, Physical levels of architecture and apply them effectively.
• Good understanding of various elements of security.

Should Have:

• Knowledge of Corporate, Industry and Professional Architectural Standards and project management frameworks: Examples: TOGAF, SAFE, Agile, Waterfall.
• Experience in application integration and database design, experience of leveraging modern tools and technologies for advanced data and analytics capabilities and master data management.
• University degree, preferably Engineering, Computer Sciences or Business Administration.