* Qualifications:
* Educated to degree level in a Computing or business discipline or equivalent.
* Exposure of mission critical High Availability design and deployment in large transaction volume environments
* Previous experience of managing complex integration projects in a highly pressurised environment is a prerequisite.
* Experience of setting and managing project development with a wide range of vendors to support solutions in a multi-country environment
* Previous experience of managing large scale development projects is required.
* Knowledge, skills & experience:
* Successful design of HRIS solutions particularly in large complex retail organisations - experience of implementing Workday is preferable
* The Technology Solution Architect must be an excellent communicator, an effective problem solver and be well able to motivate an existing strong technical team.
* Experience in TOGAF and ITIL methodologies and designing delivering using these
* Experience in use of Enterprise architecture tools such as Ardoq.
* Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally to a wide range of people at all levels including communicating complex technical issues to non-technical user base.
* Experience identifying and understanding user issues and managing user expectations.
* Pro-active and hands on - responds purposefully to events.
* High level of energy, curious minded, a positive can-do attitude.
* Ability to operate within a highly pressurised and fast paced environment, consistently delivering results and achieving corporate objectives on time and within the agreed parameters.
* Ability to travel within Europe and work flexible hours as required.