JOB ROLE PURPOSE
To provide Solution Architecture services across the business and within specific service areas. Support the development and ongoing management of the business’s Architecture Vision and Principles to ensure all IT and Digital are solutions consistently designed and meet the strategic and service needs of the Council. Solving business problems by reviewing systems and identifying areas for improvement, working across the Council to develop and integrate systems.
KEY TASKS
* Lead and manage the evaluation, identification, development, and delivery of solutions to improve and digitalise ICT services.
* Keep abreast of technology choices and changes within the ICT industry and determine how the council can benefit from such changes. Deliver on these benefits.
* Engage with Heads of Service, other Senior Officers and service leads across Wirral Council to define Digital & ICT requirements and develop solutions to meet these requirements.
* Inspire and communicate within the organisation the progress being made, the exciting initiatives and stories and the positive impact to the business objectives, to build enthusiasm, belief, and momentum in the digital space.
* Be a role model, develop and implement innovative strategies to encourage a high-performance culture that delivers excellence, best value, promotes success and continuous improvement.
* Analyse systems and enhance procedures, reviewing and updating documentation standards and templates.
* Review and update the transition of projects into the ICT Services team for BAU.
* Source new ICT products and services ensuring adherence to corporate procurement practices.
* Represent the Council externally in meetings, seminars, user groups etc, taking a lead role in the development and delivery of new ICT products and services.
* Analyse and identify where savings can be made to the Council’s ICT services and implement any such changes.
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