Managing Solutions Architect

Permanent

Job Reference
Managing Solutions Architect - PS
Job Type
Permanent
Location
Area
Multiple base options
Start Date
ASAP
Consultant
Peter Hirst
peter.hirst@deerfoot.co.uk
07917 725773

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Job description

Managing Solutions Architect
Circa £100,000 - £120,000 + Benefits
UK Countrywide

As a trusted, approved and preferred recruitment partner to this prestigious organisation, we have been asked to assist in the recruitment of a Managing Solution Architect. As a managing solution architect, you will have responsibility for leading a team of architects and overall ownership of the solutions they develop, including their governance as they move through delivery phases. Additionally, you’ll be responsible for work allocation, resource planning, recruiting, capability development, performance management as well as meeting several financial KPIs.
Here are some of the key activities of the role:
• Take ownership of the client requirements, deliverables and accountabilities to ensure adherence to Architecture Governance processes, industry best practices and to maintain consistency with the clients’ Architecture vision
• Drive the solution development and documentation of solution designs ensuring good architectural practices are observed through the lifecycle of the solution development
• Take accountability for both the functional and operational quality of the solutions designed and delivered under your watch
• Improve solution innovation and value for money
• Provide oversight of architectural direction for and on behalf of our clients
• Take ownership of the solutions and be the face off to our internal and external senior stakeholders
• Develop excellent working relationships with our clients to become their trusted advisors through boldness and honesty
• Be able to work confidently with senior members of the client organisation and within the team and to be able to be robust with stakeholders
• Relationship management of the technical relationships with vendors, third parties and the wider company
• Ensure solution delivery is performed according to agreed specification
• Own technical problem management and resolution relevant to the solution development
• Architecture team leadership and management including work allocation, strategy development, recruitment, capability development, performance management and financial KPIs.

Key Responsibilities / Skills:
• Solution architect knowledge and experience
• Solution delivery and quality governance experience
• Architecture team and technical leadership experience
• Thought leadership
• Understanding of modern practices and ways of w