Overview

Head of Technology Platforms. Permanent. Hybrid Working - Hampshire. Manufacturing Sector experience. Must be Eligible to work in the UK.

Role

• Lead a Technology Platforms team.
• Enterprise-Wide Systems Integration & advise on technology trends.
• Lead a Solution Architecture function - Applications, SAP, Data & Technology Domains.
• Develop a 5-10-year Solution Architecture roadmap - aligned to IT Strategy.
• Governance & Standards - Establish Governance processes & practices.
• Compliance with Architectural Principles, Standards & Best Practices.
• Integration of emerging technologies - into existing Solution Architecture.
• Lead Scalability, Security & Resilience.
• Collaborate with business & technology leaders.
• Advise on industry trends & emerging technologies.
• Drive Innovation - identify technology opportunities & operational efficiency.
• Budget - manage budgets, tool & resources.
• Third-party engagement - liaise & partner with external providers.
• Leadership - lead an internal team of - Solution, SAP, Integration, Cloud, Data - Solution Architects.

Skills & Experience

• Strong IT Leadership experience - 10+ years experience.
• Leading Technology Platforms teams - Solution, SAP, Integration, Cloud, Data Architects etc.
• Background in - Networks, Cloud Technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), Application Integration & Data Architecture.
• SAP S/4 HANA - Highly desirable experience.
• SAP S4 HANA - SAP RISE - Highly desirable experience.
• M&A & International exposure - supported a growth agenda round International Markets.
• TOGAF, Zachman - or similar Framework experience.
• Certified in any of the following - TOGAF / AWS / Azure / CISSP / ITIL / COBIT.
• Ability to deliver well thought through quality plans - then deliver them effectively.
• Proactive Approach - must have a Can Do attitude.
• Ability to navigate a complex environment & effectively manage change.
• Executive presence and stakeholder influence.
• Manufacturing Sector experience.