IT Architect - Business Applications

at  Mott MacDonald

IT Architect - Business Applications
Country: United Kingdom
Position Location: Newcastle, United Kingdom
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Sector: Corporate services
Discipline: Information technology
Job Ref: 4301
Recruiter Contact: Nikki George
Mott MacDonald’s support services are the driving force behind our organisation enabling us to run efficiently and effectively. The team works collaboratively to offer specialist advice, best practice and technology to all areas of our business specifically designed for our global reach.

In a strategic capacity, the Systems Architect holds a pivotal position, responsible for designing and implementing robust, scalable systems that underpin the success of our business. This includes not only the design of the systems themselves but also the formulation of overarching system strategies. This role entails close collaboration with multiple teams including comprising software engineers, project managers, and business stakeholders, to ensure business objectives are achieved and systems keep pace with technology trends.

• Formulate system strategies aimed at consistently deriving value from new functionality and capabilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical specifications and system architectures.
• Develop comprehensive systems meeting functional and non-functional project requirements.
• Create detailed, high-level technical designs, prioritizing scalability, security, and performance.
• Select optimal technologies, frameworks, and platforms for system development.
• Offer technical guidance throughout the systems lifecycle.
• Enforce best practices, design standards, and architectural principles.
• Identify and address risks and anomalies in system designs.
• Conduct systematic audits to ensure compliance with architectural guidelines and industry standards.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in systems architecture.
• Collaborate with project managers and business stakeholders, providing technical insights for project planning and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts, IT Managers, and Product Managers to create system strategies that effectively address current and future business requirements.
• Conduct strategic assessments of IT product options, meticulously weighing architectural principles, cost-benefit analyses, and in-depth research.
• Offer technical expertise to Project and Operational teams, skilfully guiding them through intricate technical decisions.
• Leverage your technical prowess to lead and guide project and product teams, ensuring optimal outcomes.
• Establish comprehensive design principles and chart strategic product roadmaps tailored to your specialized domain.
• Promote a culture of technical excellence as a dedicated champion within both the IT environment and the wider business.
• Maintain a cutting-edge perspective by actively tracking technological advancements, and effectively communicate notable advancements to both IT management and stakeholders.
• Comprehend the distinctive strategies of diverse business areas to elevate the alignment of IT services.
• Collaboratively define pivotal service metrics in partnership with key business stakeholders.

Candidate Specification :
We are looking for a team player and effective communicator, confident in their capability, whilst able to recognise areas for development. They must also be able to think creatively and should always seek new and more efficient ways to improve the IT function and associated processes.
They will have well-developed interpersonal and influencing skills and an ability to build collaborative relationships and manage a variety of stakeholders, each with differing requirements and challenges. It’s important that they can inspire trust and confidence and establish credibility through effective partnership skills by consistently delivering against commitments.
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills are a must, enabling the establishment of collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders with varying needs and challenges. Building trust, instilling confidence, and demonstrating credibility through effective partnership and consistent commitment fulfillment are vital.
The ability to nurture others’ development, foster best practices, and exhibit an understanding of the broader strategic context while adapting to evolving demands showcases the ideal candidate’s qualities.
Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

• Demonstrates an exceptional mastery of ERP systems, showcasing a profound understanding of the intricate nuances and technology.
• Communicates complex ideas and improvements clearly and persuasively, bridging the gap between technical intricacies and non-technical stakeholders.
• Possesses an agile and adaptive problem-solving mindset, tailoring strategies to fluidly address evolving customer needs and dynamic business environments.
• Maintains an unwavering commitment to staying current with industry trends and best practices in customer experience design, integrating new knowledge for cutting-edge advancements.
• Approaches challenges empathetically, adapting solutions to resonate with diverse user personas.
• Demonstrates a proven track record of providing expert technical guidance within intricate environments, skilfully navigating complexities.
• Collaborates effectively with stakeholders, harmonizing perspectives to align with overarching group strategies.
• Displays confident and adept communication, assertively conveying ideas to diverse audiences, including effective negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Exhibits proactive problem-solving, risk management, and resilience under pressure.
• Upholds unwavering effectiveness and positivity in high-pressure scenarios, delivering quality results consistently.
• Identifies and seizes opportunities for continuous enhancement, displaying a commitment to personal development and enthusiasm for acquiring new skills.

Desirable:

• Holds recognized relevant professional certifications that tangibly underscore your expertise in the field, offering concrete validation of your readiness for the multifaceted demands of the role.
• Showcases a history of effectively navigating complex matrix environments, providing evidence of your adeptness in managing multiple stakeholders and variables concurrently.
• Brings forth experience in navigating complex matrix organizational structures, reflecting your competence in orchestrating seamless collaboration.

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
If Security Clearance is required:
Please be advised that offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

In a strategic capacity, the Systems Architect holds a pivotal position, responsible for designing and implementing robust, scalable systems that underpin the success of our business. This includes not only the design of the systems themselves but also the formulation of overarching system strategies. This role entails close collaboration with multiple teams including comprising software engineers, project managers, and business stakeholders, to ensure business objectives are achieved and systems keep pace with technology trends.

• Formulate system strategies aimed at consistently deriving value from new functionality and capabilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical specifications and system architectures.
• Develop comprehensive systems meeting functional and non-functional project requirements.
• Create detailed, high-level technical designs, prioritizing scalability, security, and performance.
• Select optimal technologies, frameworks, and platforms for system development.
• Offer technical guidance throughout the systems lifecycle.
• Enforce best practices, design standards, and architectural principles.
• Identify and address risks and anomalies in system designs.
• Conduct systematic audits to ensure compliance with architectural guidelines and industry standards.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in systems architecture.
• Collaborate with project managers and business stakeholders, providing technical insights for project planning and execution

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts, IT Managers, and Product Managers to create system strategies that effectively address current and future business requirements.
• Conduct strategic assessments of IT product options, meticulously weighing architectural principles, cost-benefit analyses, and in-depth research.
• Offer technical expertise to Project and Operational teams, skilfully guiding them through intricate technical decisions.
• Leverage your technical prowess to lead and guide project and product teams, ensuring optimal outcomes.
• Establish comprehensive design principles and chart strategic product roadmaps tailored to your specialized domain.
• Promote a culture of technical excellence as a dedicated champion within both the IT environment and the wider business.
• Maintain a cutting-edge perspective by actively tracking technological advancements, and effectively communicate notable advancements to both IT management and stakeholders.
• Comprehend the distinctive strategies of diverse business areas to elevate the alignment of IT services.
• Collaboratively define pivotal service metrics in partnership with key business stakeholders