Negotiable
Outside
Undetermined
United Kingdom
p>We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead and optimise our technology architecture and strategic alignment with core business objectives, specifically within supply chain processes. This role will focus on streamlining value streams, defining business capabilities, and guiding our organisation's application landscape to enable scalable and efficient supply chain operations.
Responsibilities:
Enterprise Architecture:
- Develop and implement value stream mapping, business capability modelling, and application cataloging processes.
- Establish guidelines and architectural principles to direct technology strategy and project alignment.
- Lead RFI/RFP processes to select and assess products for the organisation's enterprise application portfolio.
Project Delivery:
- Shape and initiate key projects by defining scope, setting roadmaps.
- Oversee portfolio management and development of effective project delivery processes.
Team Development & Process Improvement:
- Mentor and coach team members to develop architectural expertise and drive best practices.
- Propose and implement new operational structures to achieve desired business and technology outcomes effectively.
Supply Chain Expertise:
- Apply foundational knowledge of TMS, ERP, planning, and forecasting systems.
- Ensure understanding and application of core supply chain business processes within the architecture framework.
Industry Awareness:
- Leverage practical experience to introduce innovative solutions that improve enterprise architecture, project delivery, and supply chain management.
- Bring insights on best practices to strengthen project execution and operational efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in enterprise architecture with a strong foundation in supply chain management.
- Knowledgeable in value stream mapping, business capability modelling, and application dependency management.
- Experience with technology portfolio management, project delivery, and process improvement.
- Strong mentoring skills with the ability to foster team development and support evolving structures.
- Excellent business and technical communication skills, with experience influencing senior stakeholders.
Personal Attributes:
- Politically aware, tenacious, and self-motivated.
- Skilled in relationship-building and fostering credibility with both business and tech-facing teams.
- Capable of delivering engaging presentations and conveying complex information clearly.