Chief Architect Position

5 days ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Nationwide Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Chief Architect to lead the SAP Platform team at Nationwide. As a key member of the Leadership team, you will be responsible for defining and delivering the architecture that supports our SAP landscape across the organization.

About the Role

This is a part-time position, requiring a minimum of two days per week, or 40% of working time, based at either our Swindon or London office. You will be accountable for the definition and delivery of the Architecture that supports our SAP landscape across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the ongoing evolution of the architecture capability (both within SAP Platform and the wider Society Architecture Practice) to ensure it continuously improves and can meet the ongoing needs of the Society.
  • Champion new SAP technologies, methodologies, and innovations, including SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, and cloud-based solutions, to enhance efficiency and agility.
  • Define and lead the short to medium-term Architectural Roadmap and Runway for SAP landscape in the organisation.
  • Develop and build strategic relationships with external parties (software vendors, research companies, industry bodies, and strategic partners) to ensure the definition and delivery of architecture is future-proofed and in line with industry best-practice.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Extensive experience in SAP architecture, including expertise in SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, SAP Cloud Platform, SAP Fiori, and associated technologies.
  • Deep applied and proven experience in leading architectural design for large-scale, complex SAP transformation programmes within a highly regulated environment, preferably in the financial services or banking sector.
  • Demonstrated experience in adopting and implementing emerging SAP technologies with a mix of both on-prem and cloud solutions.
What We Offer

Nationwide offers a competitive salary range of £80,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a range of benefits, including:

  • A personal pension – if you put in 7% of your salary, we'll top up by a further 16%
  • Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year
  • Life assurance worth 8x your salary
  • A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme
  • Wellhub – Access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness
  • Access to an annual performance-related bonus
  • Access to training to help you develop and progress your career
  • 30 days holiday, pro rata
  • Individual healthcare cover


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