Role Purpose

Purpose of this role is to provide Solution Architecture Support to Programmes within their CIO function. This role is a generic role which will ensure ability to cycle people as required.

Key Accountabilities and Deliverables

• Working alongside Enterprise Architecture to ensure that all solutions align with IT and group architecture strategy, principles and design patterns
• Build a knowledge of Technical Products, Applications & Platforms that support the business of the irPortfolio / Segment
• Propose solutions that outline products and services which provide a great Customer Experience
• Ensure deliverables are produced and maintained and that all artefacts are delivered to time, cost
• Create designs that satisfy both the functional and non- functional requirements and include a full service wrap
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and regularly review and playback solutions to seek and incorporate feedback to ensure they meet the business need and all requirements
• Provide early engagement with the relevant IT delivery teams to ensure clarity on responsibilities, planning and resourcing, and provide indicative cost/time estimates
• Ensure there is E2E technical compliance across all deliverables and artefacts
• Regularly report on progress and issues using standard tools provided

Key Skills

Essential:

• BSS Solution Architecture Experience
• Ability to manage challenging situations & conflict
• Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders with the ability to challenge/influence business thinking
• Experienced in creating solution options and making recommendations based on balancing business needs
• Demonstrates analytical and systematic approach to problem solving
• Strong Organisational Skills
• Excellent communication, influencing, negotiation and relationship-building skills; ability to build consensus within and across a diverse organisation
• Experience in project lifecycle(s), e.g. Estimating, planning, identifying dependencies, both Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Desirable:

• Knowledge of industry trends, research and developments relating to the Architecture and Solution Design profession; particularly within Telecoms
• Understand of the Virgin Media O2 Business Operations & Strategy
• TOGAF/ITIL qualified
• Able to rapidly absorb new techniques and apply them effectively