We are looking for an Enterprise Architect to join our Enterprise Systems Team. As the Enterprise Architect for Enterprise Systems, you will develop and own Atlassian Williams Racing’s Enterprise Systems architecture strategy to align our core Technology and Innovation solutions with business objectives. Working across a core systems estate where we strive to adopt off-the-shelf technologies and avoid extensive customisation, and with diverse customers within Design, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Finance, you will support the Head of Enterprise Systems and peer internal IT leaders of the requisite platforms to define comprehensive business and system architectures, and plan technology capabilities that deliver valuable business outcomes.
Experience in a rapid prototype, design and build business environment is vital. Your understanding of an enterprise systems landscape that relies on seamless integration between Planning, PLM, ERP and MES will be essential for your, and our, success.
Responsibilities and duties:
Technology Architecture Ownership & Leadership
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Define architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices to allow an effective combination of speed, consistency and scalability. Collaborating internally with other IT groups to ensure end to end suitability.
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Own and maintain the Enterprise Systems Architecture body of knowledge including architecture documentation, capability framework, applications portfolio, maturity index and assessments.
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Lead and communicate across the Williams organisation about Enterprise Architecture and Enterprise Systems, the framework, and the best practices for capability improvement – with business relevant and easy to understand language.
Strategic Planning & Vision
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Support IT leaders within Enterprise Systems to create and maintain technology roadmaps that drive scalability, innovation, and digital transformation; support business leaders to find solutions to complex operating and organisational problems with our Enterprise Systems.
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Lead large-scale platform or vendor selection activities where change or new capabilities are deemed necessary, evaluating potential through to probable selections, aligning with Williams and Group strategies.
Architectural Risk and Platform Governance
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Identify and evaluate Enterprise Systems related risks and potential business impact: coordinate mitigation with peers within Enterprise Systems. Prioritise security to protect Intellectual Property, Cybersecurity Threats, Regulatory compliance, Data Integrity, and Quality.
Delivery Oversight and Continuous Improvement
Skills and experience required:
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Strong experience in design led organisations with depth of understanding of Simulation, CAD, PLM, Integration, ERP, MES, OT and Financial technologies and how they should work together.
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Robust understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks, system definition and process/capability mapping, integration, data architecture, application design, and emerging trends in Enterprise Architecture. Demonstrated ability to utilise this understanding whilst reducing jargon and communicating in business language.
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Ideally architecture qualified with CEAP, TOGAF, FEAF, or other relevant architecture/systems board; however, practicality of communications, templates/standards usage and strategy is key.
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Self-starter with the ability to learn quickly.
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Strong collaboration skills with peers and stakeholders.
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Ability to own an end-to-end vision, strategy, and governance approach.
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An analytical approach and confidence to ask questions.
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Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
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Pragmatic and passion for solving difficult challenges to produce results.
Company Description
For almost 50 years, Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name.
Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.
Additional Information
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Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.
