Solution Architect SRD

Solution Architect SRD

The solution architect will be part of the Functional Domain SRD (Supply chain Research and Development). He/she will report into the Domain Lead SRD.

Job Description

• Supports demand management in the ideation phase and early stages of the IM projects

• Ensures solutions compatible with the existing (technical) architecture to ensure compliance with strategy, policy, guidelines, budget, and operational supportability

• Ensures quality and consistency with template design for deployments

• Monitors the market to gain knowledge and understanding of currently emerging technologies in own area of expertise

• Proactively seeks continuous business and service improvement opportunities (cost and performance)

• Influences others with regard to the role and relevance of Solution Architecture in the business

• Identifies opportunities to build cross-functional working relationships including external parties (TCS and others)

Responsibilities

• Supports demand management in writing project charters and translation into detailed requirements – in line with the IPM project methodology

• Translates business requirements into solutions and/or solution directions

• Defines, agrees and communicates the roadmap for the applications in scope

• Reviews impact assessment and solution directions for Minor CR’s

• Executes Major CR’s and participates in multiple IM projects

• Keeps IM documentation up-to-date for the business processes and applications in scope

• Ensure quality and consistency with template design for deployments – check of designs and Build

• Supports the testing and training activities for CR’s and in projects

• Contributes to and initiates continuous improvement activities

Job Requirements

• Master/Bachelor degree in business management, computer science, computer engineering, or a related field of study

• Background: Consulting or Maintenance business role (e.g. maintenance engineer)

• Professional with around 5-10 years of experience in the IT sector including deep knowledge in the SAP plant maintenance application domain, EH&S environment, and Research and Development

• Knowledge of the manufacturing / process industry

• Broad knowledge and experience of architecture, technology platforms and business domains with relevant experience in the SRD functional domain (Expertise area: Plant maintenance)

• Experience in SAP plant maintenance implementation projects and programs

• Preferably also has knowledge of areas integrating to plant maintenance processes, especially procurement (including SAP SRM) and finance

• Preferably knowledge of Prometheus software tooling

• Experience in IT change management procedures

• Ability to rapidly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new trends and technologies, especially in the SAP ecosystem

• Business process modelling and application architecture design (logical and physical) – frameworks (TOGAF), tools, technologies, methodologies

• Strong analytical skills over multiple technical domains to identify opportunities and solutions

• Solves problems using knowledge, experience and analysis of available information

• Ability to remain neutral toward technology, vendor and product choices, as well as to be more interested in results than in personal preferences

• Ability to balance the long-term (or “big-picture”) and short term implications of individual decisions

• Ability to see the whole picture (helicopter view) as well as being able to focus into the detail

• Fluent in written and spoken English

• Dedicated to reach and maintain high quality standards

• Ability to influence internal and external parties and communicate clearly at different levels