Solution Architect

Solution Architect with an understanding of/experience of Supply Chain operations required by major telco to start on the Project in January.

This project is a complex integration of ordering systems, ERP, payment, and reporting into centralised systems. The project is supply chain centralisation.

Candidates will understand finance, procurement and reporting processes/systems and have strong experience of designing enteprise solutions.

Expected Deliverables:
*Design and convey to delivery team a high-quality integrated Architecture that satisfies the Project requirements and is compatible with the existing enterprise landscape within the given project timeframe.
*Produce lower level designs elaborating the key focus areas within the Architecture proposed.
*The Solution Architect is expected to ensure the design goals of the architecture are realized pre-implementation.

Skillset Required:
*Must understand and master the intricacies of large Supply Chain Operations.
*Experience with solutions integrating systems such as ERPs, (including Oracle EBS, Fusion, SAP) Hyperion, OBIEE, WMS, APS.
*Experience with ETL tools, such as Informatica is an advantage - Not essential
*Experience with Data virtualization techniques.
*Experience with master data management (MDM) technologies.
*Experience working with API hosting tools would be beneficial
*Must have a solid track record with designing/architecting enterprise solutions while following formal delivery methodologies and best practices.
*Must be able to work with various business and IT stakeholders to demonstrate the business value of enterprise-wide shared Architecture, and prove the value of any new strategic platforms being considered.

Personal Skills:
*Strong general management skills. Able to explain business impact due to IT issues
*Strong ability to translate technical language to non-technical audience
*Strong analytical and problem solving skills with commitment to get things done
*Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to develop and deliver executive level reporting