Position Overview:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, strategically minded Enterprise Architect to join our IT team here at our Head Office in South Shields. As Barbour undergoes a significant period of transformation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture that underpins our global operations. You will be responsible for establishing and leading the enterprise architecture discipline, defining both current-state and target-state architectures across our business systems, data, integrations and infrastructure. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on capability to ensure our application landscape remains flexible, scalable and secure as we design and deliver our iconic products through wholesale, ecommerce and retail channels.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establish and lead the Enterprise Architecture practice, defining principles, frameworks and governance.
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Define current-state and future-state enterprise architecture across all domains.
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Create and maintain multi-year technology roadmaps to align IT initiatives with business growth.
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Chair the Enterprise Architecture Committee and govern key architectural decisions.
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Provide architectural oversight and support for major transformation programs, including ERP, PIM, PLM, cloud and ecommerce.
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Collaborate with stakeholders and IT teams to translate complex requirements into architectural recommendations.
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Define integration patterns, data flows and application interactions.
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Act as a trusted advisor to IT and business leadership while coaching delivery teams on architectural best practices.
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Promote consistency and reuse across technology platforms and support vendor evaluation processes.
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or an equivalent field.
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Significant experience of IT, with at least some years specifically in architecture roles preferably in an end user capacity.
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Proven experience working within a manufacturing, consumer goods, wholesale or distribution environment.
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Deep knowledge of ERP systems (Infor M3 CloudSuite is what we use) and integration systems (such as MuleSoft, Oracle SOA Suite, or IBM Websphere MQ).
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Experience designing architectures for PIM, PLM, EDI, ecommerce and data platforms.
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Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF certification).
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Excellent communication and senior stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influencer at exec level.
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A confident and pragmatic leader with strong problem-solving skills and strategic thinking capabilities.
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Experience working with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Benefits:
- Discretionary Company bonus scheme
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Staff discount
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Staff shop
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Healthcare cash plan
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25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
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Access to training and development activities to support your career development
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Free onsite parking
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Subsidised canteen
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Operate hybrid & flexible working
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4pm finish on a Friday
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Wellbeing support
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Refer a friend bonus scheme
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Reward & Recognition Program
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Length of Service Rewards
Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
