IT Solution Architect

at  Serco Plc

Hybrid with UK Travel
Full Time, Permanent
£60,000 - £70,000 (dependent on experience)
Here at Serco, we are seeking a talented IT Solution Architect to support the execution of IT projects and bids by working with key stakeholders to understand business requirements.
Working within key stakeholders (business and IT), you will identify any gaps between business requirements and current IT capabilities, defining solutions to bridge the gaps, ensuring the project scope is maintained, and solutions implemented in line with Serco’s architectural principles and the IT strategy for the BU.
You will work closely with clients and business representatives to understand their business needs and design solutions to tackle the IT need of each project or bid. You must also understand the IT needs of the business as well as the overall impact of proposed solutions to the profitability of the business or bid you’re working on.
Experience of Facilities Management or Asset Management is beneficial but not essential.

An understanding in Facilities Management, with an emphasis on “soft FM” aspects such as cleaning and catering, is beneficial but not essential.
Practical experience of understanding business requirements, whilst maintaining a knowledge of current and emerging IT technologies
Ability to offer clearly defined solutions to business problems, along with being an analytical thinker and logical in approaching issues
Effective communication skills that enable you to convey complex technical details to clients in simple terms
Ability to identify technical issues and design solutions to fix them, gathering and assimilating information
Excellent relationship building skills
Must be willing to undergo BPSS security clearance. In some cases, SC may also be required depending on assignment