Chief Architect

1 month ago

Chandler's Ford, United Kingdom Selwood Limited Full time
About The Role

The Selwood Limited Group is undergoing significant growth and is investing heavily in technology to drive customer engagement and operational efficiency. As a result, we are seeking a Chief Architect to support the delivery of a digital transformation across the group.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the deployment of ERP solutions for finance, manufacturing, distribution, and quote-to-cash; CRM for sales, service, and field service excellence; data warehousing and analytics, along with IoT telematics solutions to support our customers.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to align IT architecture with the company's strategic objectives and drive competitive advantage.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive architecture blueprint that reflects both the current state ('as-is') and future state ('to-be') of the organisation.
  • Serve as the primary decision-maker for technology architecture choices, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, best practices, and emerging trends.
  • Work closely with business analysts, process owners, solution architects, and other stakeholders to ensure that architectural decisions are informed by business needs and opportunities for innovation.
  • Establish and enforce architecture governance frameworks and policies that guide the design and deployment of technology solutions. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing architecture team. Provide mentorship and guidance to business analysts, process owners, and solution architects, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Experience and Qualifications
  • Extensive experience in architectural roles, leading large-scale transformation and change initiatives, particularly in complex, multi-faceted environments.
  • Strong leadership skills, with a history of successfully leading and inspiring architects, business analysts, and process owners across diverse, geographically dispersed teams.
  • Experience with process re-engineering and the application of LEAN methodologies in a commercial setting is a strong advantage.
  • Proven track record of working on complex projects and programs, including designing and implementing ERP and CRM solutions, with specific experience in Microsoft or Salesforce CRM, and ERP systems such as Microsoft, SAP, or Oracle.
  • Experience in managing global processes, with a strong understanding of cultural and regional differences, particularly within Europe.
  • Excellent strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving business outcomes through technology.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
  • Relevant certifications in architecture frameworks (such as TOGAF) and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) are highly desirable.
  • Ability and willingness to travel to various business locations as needed.
What We Can Offer You
  • Competitive salary and eligibility for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments)
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Medicash Scheme -– medical expenses scheme (access to 24-hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships)
  • Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary

24 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service

4 x salary life insurance (DIS)

Employee assistance programme (EAP) and access to Mental Health first aiders

Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays, and more)

Employee referral scheme

Hybrid working pattern (3 days in the office/on site and 2 days working from home)

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