Solution Architect - Senior Manager

Job Description

Lead a team of Solution Architects across key commercial domains Drive the design of robust, business-aligned solutions Ensure long-term system operability and architectural consistency Collaborate closely with product teams and enterprise architecture If you're ready to turn complexity into clarity and innovation into impact - let s talk Main Responsibilities Oversees other Solution Architects to define comprehensive and robust technology solutions for multiple medium- and high-complexity teams that fulfil Business needs Ensures technology solutions are aligned with Enterprise Architecture principles and the wider architectural runway Partners with other Solution Architects, Platform Architects, and Enterprise Architects (as required) to design large, integrated solutions Provides high-level technical assurance for delivered technology solutions, ensuring their compliance with agreed technical guardrails and standards Supports the Enterprise Architecture function in defining guardrails, standards, and solution patterns Plays a critical role reviewing and advising on complex and/or high-risk solutions with the Enterprise Architecture Change Board; requesting exemption to agreed standards and guardrails as needed Supports the evaluation and selection of software components to meet architectural design needs Collaborates with Functional Consultants and Developers to troubleshoot complex technical issues Builds and maintains a repository of all solution architecture artefacts and reusable components Acts as a subject matter expert in solution design and a technical expert within the relevant functional / technology domain Advocates for solution / component reusability (where possible) to expedite delivery progress Documents and models existing solutions / systems architecture, identifying areas of technical debt for resolution by Product teams or the Enterprise Architecture function Provides coaching to new or junior Solution Architects Skills / Knowledge / Experience Over 8 years of experience in designing comprehensive and robust technology solutions Deep understanding of the technology landscape for the relevant Product Stream (eg, SAP Hybris, HubSpot, SAP SD, net applications, SAP MM, SAP FICO, CAD/CAM) Demonstrable experience in providing technical assurance for delivered solutions, ensuring compliance with common security and architectural guidelines Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for translating complex requirements into clear architectural blueprints and troubleshooting technical issues Forward-thinking: an ability to anticipate medium to long-term implications of architectural decisions Able to operate with high autonomy, with line management responsibilities for other Solution Architects in their Product / Platform team Able to translate complex technology ideas to non-conversant Business stakeholders Highly knowledgeable of latest technology trends and technology vendor landscape Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies Experience in establishing architectural guardrails and standards preferred Hands-on coding skills in relevant programming languages preferred (eg, Java) Ability to effectively mentor and grow future Solution Architect talent Certified in TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent certifications preferred