WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 115,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide. We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology. WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations - from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 307 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 20th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards. Why we're hiring: WPP is at the forefront of the marketing and advertising industry's largest transformation. Our Global CIO is leading a significant evolution of our Enterprise Technology capabilities, bringing together over 2,500 technology professionals into an integrated global team. This team will play a crucial role in enabling the ongoing transformation of our agencies and functions. As Director of Business Platforms for our Production, PR and Specialist cluster (PPS), you will be a visionary leader, defining and executing the platform strategy that empowers Production, PR & Specialist agencies to thrive in a dynamic digital landscape. You will promote both the unique needs of our agencies and the cohesive vision of our broader Business Platforms strategy, driving innovation and operational excellence across the organization. What you'll be doing: Define and execute a forward-thinking platform strategy that balances the needs of multiple business units, aligning with both cluster-specific and broader organizational goals. Collaborate closely with the Production, PR and Specialist CIO to align platform initiatives, ensuring harmony with the overall Business Platforms strategy and navigating the complexities of a matrixed reporting structure. Drive operational excellence by aligning business goals, platform capabilities, team workload, and backlog prioritization to enhance user satisfaction across the Production, PR and Specialist cluster. Spearhead the development and implementation of scalable, innovative business platforms tailored to the needs of WPP, leveraging global templates and standards while considering insourcing opportunities. Oversee product lifecycle management, including platform enhancements, support, upgrades, and integrations, ensuring continuous improvement and a seamless user experience. Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation across teams to optimize platform performance and drive the adoption of new technologies. Collaborate with the Enterprise Data department to implement data-driven strategies that improve platform performance, usability, and ROI. Manage relationships with external vendors and technology partners, leveraging their expertise and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Act as a primary point of contact for stakeholders across the Production, PR and Specialist cluster, providing guidance and leadership on platform-related matters. Ensure platforms comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards, implementing robust risk management practices to safeguard data integrity and platform security. What you'll need: A proven track record of leading platform and ERP initiatives in a large, complex matrix organization, demonstrating the ability to navigate competing priorities and manage stakeholder expectations. Strong leadership experience in managing cross-functional, geographically distributed, and diverse teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Expertise in managing and engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives, Cluster CIOs, and business leaders, building strong relationships and aligning diverse perspectives. Exceptional negotiation and consensus-building skills to align the diverse needs and objectives of various stakeholders and businesses within the organization. Deep knowledge of business platforms, including system architecture, integration, and scalability, with a focus on delivering secure, reliable, and high-performing solutions. Expertise in leading change management initiatives, particularly in large-scale transformations involving multiple stakeholders and teams, driving adoption and managing resistance to change effectively. Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex information and updates to senior leadership and multiple stakeholder groups, tailoring messaging for diverse audiences. Who you are: You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working. You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures for our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected. You're extraordinary: We are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day. What we'll give you: Passionate, inspired people: We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work. Scale and opportunity: We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. Challenging and stimulating work: Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge? WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.
Jan 14, 2025
Full time
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 115,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide. We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology. WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations - from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 307 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 20th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards. Why we're hiring: WPP is at the forefront of the marketing and advertising industry's largest transformation. Our Global CIO is leading a significant evolution of our Enterprise Technology capabilities, bringing together over 2,500 technology professionals into an integrated global team. This team will play a crucial role in enabling the ongoing transformation of our agencies and functions. As Director of Business Platforms for our Production, PR and Specialist cluster (PPS), you will be a visionary leader, defining and executing the platform strategy that empowers Production, PR & Specialist agencies to thrive in a dynamic digital landscape. You will promote both the unique needs of our agencies and the cohesive vision of our broader Business Platforms strategy, driving innovation and operational excellence across the organization. What you'll be doing: Define and execute a forward-thinking platform strategy that balances the needs of multiple business units, aligning with both cluster-specific and broader organizational goals. Collaborate closely with the Production, PR and Specialist CIO to align platform initiatives, ensuring harmony with the overall Business Platforms strategy and navigating the complexities of a matrixed reporting structure. Drive operational excellence by aligning business goals, platform capabilities, team workload, and backlog prioritization to enhance user satisfaction across the Production, PR and Specialist cluster. Spearhead the development and implementation of scalable, innovative business platforms tailored to the needs of WPP, leveraging global templates and standards while considering insourcing opportunities. Oversee product lifecycle management, including platform enhancements, support, upgrades, and integrations, ensuring continuous improvement and a seamless user experience. Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation across teams to optimize platform performance and drive the adoption of new technologies. Collaborate with the Enterprise Data department to implement data-driven strategies that improve platform performance, usability, and ROI. Manage relationships with external vendors and technology partners, leveraging their expertise and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Act as a primary point of contact for stakeholders across the Production, PR and Specialist cluster, providing guidance and leadership on platform-related matters. Ensure platforms comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards, implementing robust risk management practices to safeguard data integrity and platform security. What you'll need: A proven track record of leading platform and ERP initiatives in a large, complex matrix organization, demonstrating the ability to navigate competing priorities and manage stakeholder expectations. Strong leadership experience in managing cross-functional, geographically distributed, and diverse teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Expertise in managing and engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives, Cluster CIOs, and business leaders, building strong relationships and aligning diverse perspectives. Exceptional negotiation and consensus-building skills to align the diverse needs and objectives of various stakeholders and businesses within the organization. Deep knowledge of business platforms, including system architecture, integration, and scalability, with a focus on delivering secure, reliable, and high-performing solutions. Expertise in leading change management initiatives, particularly in large-scale transformations involving multiple stakeholders and teams, driving adoption and managing resistance to change effectively. Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex information and updates to senior leadership and multiple stakeholder groups, tailoring messaging for diverse audiences. Who you are: You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working. You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures for our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected. You're extraordinary: We are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day. What we'll give you: Passionate, inspired people: We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work. Scale and opportunity: We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. Challenging and stimulating work: Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge? WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Sector: Technology Role: Director Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, Durham Blackwell Street, GSK HQ Posted Date: Jan GSK is one of the world's leading pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, at the forefront of a healthcare revolution. We're harnessing the power of Data & Analytics to unlock innovation, drive decision-making, and transform how we serve patients, healthcare professionals, and consumers. Are you a passionate product leader with a vision for Enterprise Data and AI Platforms? In this critical role, you'll lead a cross-functional team of product and engineering experts to shape the future of our Enterprise Data & AI Platform. You'll be responsible for driving the roadmap for our core data platform (Code Orange) and leading the strategic alignment and adoption of Code Orange for multiple harmonized mesh nodes. What you'll do: Lead the Charge on Code Orange through Platform Capabilities: Own the platform strategy, technology roadmap, and investment plan for Code Orange. Oversee both the data platform and AI platform pillars, ensuring they work seamlessly together to deliver powerful insights on trusted enterprise data. Data Platform Pillar: Lead the development and evolution of the data platform, focusing on an end-user experience for discovering and searching for data. Ensure that the data is clean, connected, and secure. AI Platform Pillar: Lead the development and evolution of the AI platform, focusing on machine learning model development, deployment, management, and the end-user experience for discovering and accessing models. Ensure responsible AI practices, including model security, monitoring, and reusability (when appropriate), are embedded throughout the platform. Lead Code Orange BU Aligned Nodes: Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Enterprise node with data coverage for corporate functions like finance, procurement, legal, human resources, etc. within Code Orange mesh architecture. Ensure alignment of these nodes with the overall Code Orange strategy and roadmap. Deliver Business Value: Lead the development and execution of a combined roadmap for both technical deliveries and business deliverables, ensuring they effectively meet KPIs and support our overall strategy. Build and Manage a High-Performing Team: Lead and mentor a team of direct reports and engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Talent Development: Build and develop a world-class data and AI team, including hiring, training, and mentoring. Drive data and AI upskilling across all data teams to ensure the organization stays current with emerging trends like Gen AI and responsible AI. Financial Management: Prepare, maintain, and monitor respective budget(s) for external support, technology procurement, and consultancy work. Manage cloud spend and continually optimize across datasets and domains. Strategic Partner Management: Manage relationships, contracts, and enterprise adoption of strategic partners (Snowflake, Databricks, Thoughtspot) to maximize value creation and alignment with GSK's data and AI strategy. Strategic Vision: Develop and articulate a long-term vision for the Enterprise Data & AI Platform that aligns with GSK's overall business objectives and industry trends. Champion Responsible AI Enterprise-Wide: Support the needs of AI Governance Council (AIGC) and Data & AI Federation, ensuring alignment between the two bodies. Drive the development and implementation of responsible AI policies, standards, and guidelines across GSK. Additionally, lead audits and enterprise-wide practitioner trainings to foster a culture of responsible AI. Change Management: Lead organizational change efforts related to data and AI adoption, including developing change management strategies and plans. Why You? Basic Qualifications: Experience with data platforms, enterprise architecture, and data governance processes. Technology experience with any of the following: MS Azure, Databricks, Collibra, Snowflake or Denodo. Experience with specific data and AI for corporate functions data sets and SAP technologies. Experience with agile methodologies (SAFe). Experience in technical architecture for data and AI platforms. Preferred Qualifications: Strong understanding of ethical AI principles and a commitment to developing responsible AI solutions. Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. Experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry. Experience working with JIRA and Confluence for project management and documentation. Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees. Why GSK? GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology). Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in the US, we adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Jan 14, 2025
Full time
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Sector: Technology Role: Director Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, Durham Blackwell Street, GSK HQ Posted Date: Jan GSK is one of the world's leading pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, at the forefront of a healthcare revolution. We're harnessing the power of Data & Analytics to unlock innovation, drive decision-making, and transform how we serve patients, healthcare professionals, and consumers. Are you a passionate product leader with a vision for Enterprise Data and AI Platforms? In this critical role, you'll lead a cross-functional team of product and engineering experts to shape the future of our Enterprise Data & AI Platform. You'll be responsible for driving the roadmap for our core data platform (Code Orange) and leading the strategic alignment and adoption of Code Orange for multiple harmonized mesh nodes. What you'll do: Lead the Charge on Code Orange through Platform Capabilities: Own the platform strategy, technology roadmap, and investment plan for Code Orange. Oversee both the data platform and AI platform pillars, ensuring they work seamlessly together to deliver powerful insights on trusted enterprise data. Data Platform Pillar: Lead the development and evolution of the data platform, focusing on an end-user experience for discovering and searching for data. Ensure that the data is clean, connected, and secure. AI Platform Pillar: Lead the development and evolution of the AI platform, focusing on machine learning model development, deployment, management, and the end-user experience for discovering and accessing models. Ensure responsible AI practices, including model security, monitoring, and reusability (when appropriate), are embedded throughout the platform. Lead Code Orange BU Aligned Nodes: Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Enterprise node with data coverage for corporate functions like finance, procurement, legal, human resources, etc. within Code Orange mesh architecture. Ensure alignment of these nodes with the overall Code Orange strategy and roadmap. Deliver Business Value: Lead the development and execution of a combined roadmap for both technical deliveries and business deliverables, ensuring they effectively meet KPIs and support our overall strategy. Build and Manage a High-Performing Team: Lead and mentor a team of direct reports and engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Talent Development: Build and develop a world-class data and AI team, including hiring, training, and mentoring. Drive data and AI upskilling across all data teams to ensure the organization stays current with emerging trends like Gen AI and responsible AI. Financial Management: Prepare, maintain, and monitor respective budget(s) for external support, technology procurement, and consultancy work. Manage cloud spend and continually optimize across datasets and domains. Strategic Partner Management: Manage relationships, contracts, and enterprise adoption of strategic partners (Snowflake, Databricks, Thoughtspot) to maximize value creation and alignment with GSK's data and AI strategy. Strategic Vision: Develop and articulate a long-term vision for the Enterprise Data & AI Platform that aligns with GSK's overall business objectives and industry trends. Champion Responsible AI Enterprise-Wide: Support the needs of AI Governance Council (AIGC) and Data & AI Federation, ensuring alignment between the two bodies. Drive the development and implementation of responsible AI policies, standards, and guidelines across GSK. Additionally, lead audits and enterprise-wide practitioner trainings to foster a culture of responsible AI. Change Management: Lead organizational change efforts related to data and AI adoption, including developing change management strategies and plans. Why You? Basic Qualifications: Experience with data platforms, enterprise architecture, and data governance processes. Technology experience with any of the following: MS Azure, Databricks, Collibra, Snowflake or Denodo. Experience with specific data and AI for corporate functions data sets and SAP technologies. Experience with agile methodologies (SAFe). Experience in technical architecture for data and AI platforms. Preferred Qualifications: Strong understanding of ethical AI principles and a commitment to developing responsible AI solutions. Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. Experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry. Experience working with JIRA and Confluence for project management and documentation. Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees. Why GSK? GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology). Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in the US, we adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Enterprise Architect is required by well established and highly successful organisation. Purpose and impact: To work with business and technology teams to drive the right strategic technology decisions for the organisation. To ensure their use of technology is proportionate and fit for purpose. To help the formation of the IT Roadmap as part of their Strategy & Architecture team, and to help align the technology strategy to business strategy, in consultation with the service owners. To create models of business architecture, data architecture, and information systems architecture wherever necessary to support Enterprise Architecture & technology goals. To ensure the proper governance of new technology introduced into the estate, and the application of best practice to architectural decisions. Accountable to : The role is accountable to the Head of IT Strategy & Architecture. Responsibilities: Consult with stakeholders in the business, including up to Director level. Work to understand business roadmaps and collaborate with the rest of the Architecture team on the alignment of the IT roadmap with those business roadmaps. Produce Enterprise Architecture artefacts as required to model/document an area of the business and the systems that support it. eg, Business Capability maps, Data models, Systems diagrams. Take a broad, organisation wide view of technology and business needs, balancing the concerns of disparate stakeholders, and guiding strategic decisions around technology and the application in accordance with what is best for the whole organisation. Contribute to and help maintain the Enterprise repository of information. eg, systems landscape maps, enterprise data models, enterprise applications catalogue (LeanIX). Collaborate with other Architects to help Enterprise Architecture and Solutions Architecture practices work seamlessly together, as far as possible. Ensure that Solution Architects have sufficient information and support, in terms of briefings, handovers, guidance and check ins, to support the end-to-end Architectural life cycle. Contribute to, and help enforce, governance. Aid in the production of Architecture Principles, Policies & Rules/Standards. Help foster an open, positive culture within the wider technology department, working with all IT colleagues to explore new ideas and ways of working. Mentor and help grow junior Architects within the team. To maximise personal productivity, minimise duplication and errors; and manage our information efficiently and securely to reduce risk, though effective use of Office 365 and our internal IT systems and applications. A great opportunity to make a real impact and shape the way Enterprise Architecture is delivered across the organisation. Basic salary £63-66,500 Based Northampton Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office
Jan 13, 2025
Full time
Enterprise Architect is required by well established and highly successful organisation. Purpose and impact: To work with business and technology teams to drive the right strategic technology decisions for the organisation. To ensure their use of technology is proportionate and fit for purpose. To help the formation of the IT Roadmap as part of their Strategy & Architecture team, and to help align the technology strategy to business strategy, in consultation with the service owners. To create models of business architecture, data architecture, and information systems architecture wherever necessary to support Enterprise Architecture & technology goals. To ensure the proper governance of new technology introduced into the estate, and the application of best practice to architectural decisions. Accountable to : The role is accountable to the Head of IT Strategy & Architecture. Responsibilities: Consult with stakeholders in the business, including up to Director level. Work to understand business roadmaps and collaborate with the rest of the Architecture team on the alignment of the IT roadmap with those business roadmaps. Produce Enterprise Architecture artefacts as required to model/document an area of the business and the systems that support it. eg, Business Capability maps, Data models, Systems diagrams. Take a broad, organisation wide view of technology and business needs, balancing the concerns of disparate stakeholders, and guiding strategic decisions around technology and the application in accordance with what is best for the whole organisation. Contribute to and help maintain the Enterprise repository of information. eg, systems landscape maps, enterprise data models, enterprise applications catalogue (LeanIX). Collaborate with other Architects to help Enterprise Architecture and Solutions Architecture practices work seamlessly together, as far as possible. Ensure that Solution Architects have sufficient information and support, in terms of briefings, handovers, guidance and check ins, to support the end-to-end Architectural life cycle. Contribute to, and help enforce, governance. Aid in the production of Architecture Principles, Policies & Rules/Standards. Help foster an open, positive culture within the wider technology department, working with all IT colleagues to explore new ideas and ways of working. Mentor and help grow junior Architects within the team. To maximise personal productivity, minimise duplication and errors; and manage our information efficiently and securely to reduce risk, though effective use of Office 365 and our internal IT systems and applications. A great opportunity to make a real impact and shape the way Enterprise Architecture is delivered across the organisation. Basic salary £63-66,500 Based Northampton Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office
Job Description We are looking for a new Staff Architect to join our ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Unit at Sage, giving you the opportunity to lead our technology vision and strategy to enable our customers to thrive - delivering long-term commercial objectives and overarching growth plans. With our partners, Sage is trusted by millions of customers worldwide to deliver the best cloud technology and support. Our years of experience mean that our colleagues and partners understand how to serve our customers and communities through the good, and more challenging times. This role will allow you to become an integral part of our ongoing success, whilst also having a resounding impact in all high-level design and architectural blueprints from conception. Scaling the ERP Business Unit is essential to the success of Sage's goals of, Leading the market in the US & UKIA, Make In-Life Sage's biggest growth engine, Unlock productivity & insights for SMBs with Sage Copilot and Unleash the power of the Sage Network for customers. Reporting to the SVP Product ERP Business Unit, as the ERP Business Unit Staff Architect you will be accountable for understanding the technology landscape, technology and customer drivers and translating them into technical innovation and architecture guidelines as well as the future of our new ERP framework. With a variety of diverse projects in early stages, in this role you will be the focal point of an array of different Sage products from an architectural perspective - driving best-practice and documentation among our broader Architect's Guild alongside this. This is a hybrid role - 3 days per week from our Winnersh office. Key Responsibilities What you will be doing: Creating, defining, articulating, and executing a compelling technology vision and strategy for Sage's ERP Solutions, leading the communication of the vision internally and externally. Supporting collaborative relationships with core and 3rd party integration development partners. Focusing on collaboration with the ERP BU leaders to define shared services and execution plans for delivery of shared capabilities. Driving visibly high levels of collaboration and engagement across peer group and the Product Leadership Team. Defining and operationalising requirements for business operations in partnership with IT function. Seizing all opportunities to influence the future direction of an organizational unit or the overall business. Requirements: You must be a subject matter expert in software engineering with a broad expertise in multiple development languages and disciplines. Have a demonstratable passion for technology including Cloud, Social, Mobile and Analytics in B2B space - while keeping knowledge in these areas up to date! Be an inspirational leader, with strong mentoring, coaching and motivational skills as well as having the experience and ability to build a great culture which enables colleague success. You will have a unique blend of business and technical savvy; a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are crucial. Significant commercial experience in a similar or relevant role would be advantageous. Broad M&A experience across acquisition, JV and disposal would also be desirable. Technical / Professional Qualifications: University Degree. Masters / MBA desirable. Function: Product Delivery Country: United Kingdom Office Location: Winnersh Work Place type: Hybrid Advert Working at Sage means you're supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions. Our colleagues are the best of the best. It's why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential. Learn more about working at Sage: Watch a video about our culture: v=qIoiCpZH-QE We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out at . Learn more about DEI at Sage:
Jan 12, 2025
Full time
Job Description We are looking for a new Staff Architect to join our ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Unit at Sage, giving you the opportunity to lead our technology vision and strategy to enable our customers to thrive - delivering long-term commercial objectives and overarching growth plans. With our partners, Sage is trusted by millions of customers worldwide to deliver the best cloud technology and support. Our years of experience mean that our colleagues and partners understand how to serve our customers and communities through the good, and more challenging times. This role will allow you to become an integral part of our ongoing success, whilst also having a resounding impact in all high-level design and architectural blueprints from conception. Scaling the ERP Business Unit is essential to the success of Sage's goals of, Leading the market in the US & UKIA, Make In-Life Sage's biggest growth engine, Unlock productivity & insights for SMBs with Sage Copilot and Unleash the power of the Sage Network for customers. Reporting to the SVP Product ERP Business Unit, as the ERP Business Unit Staff Architect you will be accountable for understanding the technology landscape, technology and customer drivers and translating them into technical innovation and architecture guidelines as well as the future of our new ERP framework. With a variety of diverse projects in early stages, in this role you will be the focal point of an array of different Sage products from an architectural perspective - driving best-practice and documentation among our broader Architect's Guild alongside this. This is a hybrid role - 3 days per week from our Winnersh office. Key Responsibilities What you will be doing: Creating, defining, articulating, and executing a compelling technology vision and strategy for Sage's ERP Solutions, leading the communication of the vision internally and externally. Supporting collaborative relationships with core and 3rd party integration development partners. Focusing on collaboration with the ERP BU leaders to define shared services and execution plans for delivery of shared capabilities. Driving visibly high levels of collaboration and engagement across peer group and the Product Leadership Team. Defining and operationalising requirements for business operations in partnership with IT function. Seizing all opportunities to influence the future direction of an organizational unit or the overall business. Requirements: You must be a subject matter expert in software engineering with a broad expertise in multiple development languages and disciplines. Have a demonstratable passion for technology including Cloud, Social, Mobile and Analytics in B2B space - while keeping knowledge in these areas up to date! Be an inspirational leader, with strong mentoring, coaching and motivational skills as well as having the experience and ability to build a great culture which enables colleague success. You will have a unique blend of business and technical savvy; a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are crucial. Significant commercial experience in a similar or relevant role would be advantageous. Broad M&A experience across acquisition, JV and disposal would also be desirable. Technical / Professional Qualifications: University Degree. Masters / MBA desirable. Function: Product Delivery Country: United Kingdom Office Location: Winnersh Work Place type: Hybrid Advert Working at Sage means you're supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions. Our colleagues are the best of the best. It's why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential. Learn more about working at Sage: Watch a video about our culture: v=qIoiCpZH-QE We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out at . Learn more about DEI at Sage:
Job Description We are looking for a new Staff Architect to join our ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Unit at Sage, giving you the opportunity to lead our technology vision and strategy to enable our customers to thrive - delivering long-term commercial objectives and overarching growth plans. With our partners, Sage is trusted by millions of customers worldwide to deliver the best cloud technology and support. Our years of experience mean that our colleagues and partners understand how to serve our customers and communities through the good, and more challenging times. This role will allow you to become an integral part of our ongoing success, whilst also having a resounding impact in all high-level design and architectural blueprints from conception. Scaling the ERP Business Unit is essential to the success of Sage's goals of leading the market in the US & UKIA, making In-Life Sage's biggest growth engine, unlocking productivity & insights for SMBs with Sage Copilot, and unleashing the power of the Sage Network for customers. Reporting to the SVP Product ERP Business Unit, as the ERP Business Unit Staff Architect you will be accountable for understanding the technology landscape, technology and customer drivers and translating them into technical innovation and architecture guidelines as well as the future of our new ERP framework. With a variety of diverse projects in early stages, in this role you will be the focal point of an array of different Sage products from an architectural perspective - driving best practice and documentation among our broader Architect's Guild alongside this. This is a hybrid role - 3 days per week from our Winnersh office. Key Responsibilities What you will be doing: Creating, defining, articulating, and executing a compelling technology vision and strategy for Sage's ERP Solutions, leading the communication of the vision internally and externally. Supporting collaborative relationships with core and 3rd party integration development partners. Focusing on collaboration with the ERP BU leaders to define shared services and execution plans for delivery of shared capabilities. Driving visibly high levels of collaboration and engagement across peer group and the Product Leadership Team. Defining and operationalizing requirements for business operations in partnership with IT function. Seizing all opportunities to influence the future direction of an organizational unit or the overall business. Requirements: You must be a subject matter expert in software engineering with a broad expertise in multiple development languages and disciplines. Have a demonstrable passion for technology including Cloud, Social, Mobile, and Analytics in B2B space - while keeping knowledge in these areas up to date! Be an inspirational leader, with strong mentoring, coaching and motivational skills as well as having the experience and ability to build a great culture which enables colleague success. You will have a unique blend of business and technical savvy; a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are crucial. Significant commercial experience in a similar or relevant role would be advantageous. Broad M&A experience across acquisition, JV and disposal would also be desirable. Technical / Professional Qualifications: University Degree Masters / MBA desirable Function Product Delivery Country United Kingdom Office Location Winnersh Work Place type Hybrid Advert Working at Sage means you're supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions. Our colleagues are the best of the best. It's why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential. Learn more about working at Sage: Watch a video about our culture: v=qIoiCpZH-QE We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out at . Learn more about DEI at Sage:
Jan 12, 2025
Full time
Job Description We are looking for a new Staff Architect to join our ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Unit at Sage, giving you the opportunity to lead our technology vision and strategy to enable our customers to thrive - delivering long-term commercial objectives and overarching growth plans. With our partners, Sage is trusted by millions of customers worldwide to deliver the best cloud technology and support. Our years of experience mean that our colleagues and partners understand how to serve our customers and communities through the good, and more challenging times. This role will allow you to become an integral part of our ongoing success, whilst also having a resounding impact in all high-level design and architectural blueprints from conception. Scaling the ERP Business Unit is essential to the success of Sage's goals of leading the market in the US & UKIA, making In-Life Sage's biggest growth engine, unlocking productivity & insights for SMBs with Sage Copilot, and unleashing the power of the Sage Network for customers. Reporting to the SVP Product ERP Business Unit, as the ERP Business Unit Staff Architect you will be accountable for understanding the technology landscape, technology and customer drivers and translating them into technical innovation and architecture guidelines as well as the future of our new ERP framework. With a variety of diverse projects in early stages, in this role you will be the focal point of an array of different Sage products from an architectural perspective - driving best practice and documentation among our broader Architect's Guild alongside this. This is a hybrid role - 3 days per week from our Winnersh office. Key Responsibilities What you will be doing: Creating, defining, articulating, and executing a compelling technology vision and strategy for Sage's ERP Solutions, leading the communication of the vision internally and externally. Supporting collaborative relationships with core and 3rd party integration development partners. Focusing on collaboration with the ERP BU leaders to define shared services and execution plans for delivery of shared capabilities. Driving visibly high levels of collaboration and engagement across peer group and the Product Leadership Team. Defining and operationalizing requirements for business operations in partnership with IT function. Seizing all opportunities to influence the future direction of an organizational unit or the overall business. Requirements: You must be a subject matter expert in software engineering with a broad expertise in multiple development languages and disciplines. Have a demonstrable passion for technology including Cloud, Social, Mobile, and Analytics in B2B space - while keeping knowledge in these areas up to date! Be an inspirational leader, with strong mentoring, coaching and motivational skills as well as having the experience and ability to build a great culture which enables colleague success. You will have a unique blend of business and technical savvy; a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are crucial. Significant commercial experience in a similar or relevant role would be advantageous. Broad M&A experience across acquisition, JV and disposal would also be desirable. Technical / Professional Qualifications: University Degree Masters / MBA desirable Function Product Delivery Country United Kingdom Office Location Winnersh Work Place type Hybrid Advert Working at Sage means you're supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions. Our colleagues are the best of the best. It's why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential. Learn more about working at Sage: Watch a video about our culture: v=qIoiCpZH-QE We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out at . Learn more about DEI at Sage:
Data and AI Architecture Director Apply locations: London, Manchester, Bristol, Halifax, Leeds Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago Time left to apply: End Date: February 3, 2025 (24 days left to apply) End Date: Sunday 02 February 2025 We support flexible working - click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options: Hybrid Working, Job Share Job Description: As the Architecture Director, reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer, you will be a key member of the CTO Leadership Team. You will work alongside fellow Architecture Directors who oversee Enterprise Functions, Consumer & Digital, IP&I, and Commercial, as well as Heads of Architecture for Cloud, Infrastructure & Engineering, and Technology Resilience & Risk. Your role will be vital in driving simplification, transformation, modernization, innovation, and technology, which are central to our strategic priorities. In this role, you will play a critical part in defining and leading change across all Data and AI functions within the business. You will collaborate with the Group COO, CDAO, and CIO Enabling to drive growth and transformation. Your responsibilities will include defining roadmaps, providing input on business plans, and leading the way to innovative solutions. You will be responsible for our group-wide data technology choices and data solution design, as well as supporting our AI and Analytics strategies. Your leadership will be pivotal in defining the Data and AI architecture, vision, and strategy. Architecture is essential to the Group's ability to provide reliable, innovative, and safe products and services. As an Architecture Director, you will lead a team of technical experts to develop reference architecture, coordinate plans and roadmaps to minimize conflicts between business and technology goals, and translate business requirements into architectural solutions. You will lead the Data Architecture vision, strategy, and roadmaps, and play a significant role in AI adoption at Lloyds Banking Group. Ensuring alignment among business, technology delivery, and data enablers, you will apply your expertise to areas including Enterprise Data Provisioning, Customer Data Services, Analytics & AI Services, and Intelligent Automation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in delivering enterprise-scale solutions using technologies such as cloud deployment models and supporting technologies (e.g., Azure, GCP), cloud-native principles and supporting technologies (e.g., microservices, DevOps, containers & CI/CD), AI, front-end technologies, and API frameworks. You should also be familiar with modern data paradigms (including event streaming), cybersecurity (e.g., zero trust, PKI), resilience by design, and the role of technology in supporting our Group-wide sustainability agenda (e.g., green coding, carbon calculators). As the Data Architecture Director, you will play a strategic leadership role within Lloyds Banking Group, ensuring our data roadmaps and reference architecture are ready to support initiatives throughout the Group. Key Accountabilities: Solely accountable for the Data and AI Architecture vision and strategy: Define and implement a best-in-class data strategy that aligns with our business goals, serving as the go-to strategic technologist for the Group COO, CDAO, CIO Enabling, BPLs, and TPLs, enabling the design and delivery of business and technology objectives. Be the leader in driving our AI Technology Architecture, playing a crucial role in ensuring our roadmaps and patterns meet the constantly evolving needs of our Business, and are responsive to advances in Data and AI technology. Build and develop excellent relationships with The Board, GEC, and Business Directors, presenting CEO-ready technology solutions, visions, and roadmaps while ensuring alignment with our Group strategy and technology strategy. Lead a team of skilled Architects, encouraging their professional development, promoting knowledge sharing, and cultivating a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Design modern data systems that ensure scalability and efficiency, supported by modern technology solutions and systems integration. Define and uphold our data quality standards, ensuring best-in-class data management practices. Pivotal to the growth of AI within LBG, core to supporting widespread enterprise adoption is defining our target architecture for AI including approach for models, training/fine tuning, RAG, embeddings, workbench, AI platform, compute, governance, and ensuring efficient and ethical usage. Establish robust AI implementation frameworks and patterns that align with regulatory requirements and industry standard methodologies, ensuring compliance. Lead the development of AI governance policies to maintain transparency accountability and trust in AI driven solutions. Own and design centralised end-to-end data architecture solutions, including data model designs and database development standards. Governance and Strategic Forums: establish and maintain an influential and essential role in governance, strategic, and business forums. Direct and set investment priorities, Build and develop excellent relationships with The Board, GEC, and Business Directors. As required, commission and manage the delivery of work from external partners, to establish architectural definitions in priority areas. Key Capabilities, Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Accountable for the data, analytics and AI architecture, reference artefacts and strategies and how these support the Group's Business Strategies, Technology Strategy and Data Strategy. Proven influence at the highest levels of the organisation, including the Board, Group CEO, Divisional CEOs, CIOs, CDAO, BPLs and TPLs and GEC; backed a sound understanding of their objectives and how technology and data can help achieve them. Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture and translating business and technical needs into data architectures which drive efficiency, innovation and growth in a safe and secure manner. Design data flows, understand data generation, management, and transition; build frameworks to track data assets, govern usage and storage, and integrate systems for smooth data flow across departments and applications. Analyse, plan, and define data architecture frameworks, including security (in partnership with the CSO), reference data, metadata, and master data (in partnership with the CDAO). Key to designing and delivering our migration away from our Group Data Warehouse, defining the future of scalable data architectures that can support growing volumes of data and real-time processing needs, ensuring data flows smoothly across departments and applications (e.g., CRM, ERP, and Cloud Platforms). Research data acquisition opportunities, commissioning and managing the delivery of work from external partners where required. Optimise existing data systems to improve performance, reduce costs, and support faster decision-making. A demonstrated ability to comprehend, implement and maintain a comprehensive understanding of contemporary IT architecture frameworks, concepts, layers and technologies including AI, cloud computing, data analytics, API, digital solutions, Core Banking and mobile applications across various product lines, distribution channels and innovation initiatives for Group functions. Places sustainability at the heart of decisions, to contribute to our Group-wide sustainability agenda, supported by a knowledge of sustainable technologies (e.g. green coding). A demonstrable ability to apply your constant, current and critical awareness of market-leading solutions from FinTechs, enterprise software providers to 'Build vs Buy' scenarios. Consistently and constantly demonstrates and role models our Group values, promoting and contributing to DE&I via ACCESS, BOLD, Boost, Breakthrough, Family Matters, Rainbow and REACH. An excellent ability to synthesise complex and competing data to input and output valuable insights and conclusions around our technology roadmaps and reference architecture. Understanding of corporate governance; willingness to lead from the front; ability to manage large or matrixed teams. Effective business control: breadth of knowledge across the Data functions of Lloyds Banking Group and the wider financial services industry; understanding of economic, political and social trends; ability to identify, articulate and manage risks to strategy. Excellent collaborator management, to ensure that advantageous Partnerships are established, and that the requirements of programme mobilisation are balanced with those of our target Technology Strategy. Actively contributes to the wider enterprise-wide Architecture evolution within the Bank and bringing in external industry insights, and actively participates in the Architecture community. Lead thinking and vision for capabilities such as Data Mesh, Data Fabric and Data Schemas. If you have any questions about this role, please contact Vic's BSM at At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop click apply for full job details
Jan 11, 2025
Full time
Data and AI Architecture Director Apply locations: London, Manchester, Bristol, Halifax, Leeds Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago Time left to apply: End Date: February 3, 2025 (24 days left to apply) End Date: Sunday 02 February 2025 We support flexible working - click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options: Hybrid Working, Job Share Job Description: As the Architecture Director, reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer, you will be a key member of the CTO Leadership Team. You will work alongside fellow Architecture Directors who oversee Enterprise Functions, Consumer & Digital, IP&I, and Commercial, as well as Heads of Architecture for Cloud, Infrastructure & Engineering, and Technology Resilience & Risk. Your role will be vital in driving simplification, transformation, modernization, innovation, and technology, which are central to our strategic priorities. In this role, you will play a critical part in defining and leading change across all Data and AI functions within the business. You will collaborate with the Group COO, CDAO, and CIO Enabling to drive growth and transformation. Your responsibilities will include defining roadmaps, providing input on business plans, and leading the way to innovative solutions. You will be responsible for our group-wide data technology choices and data solution design, as well as supporting our AI and Analytics strategies. Your leadership will be pivotal in defining the Data and AI architecture, vision, and strategy. Architecture is essential to the Group's ability to provide reliable, innovative, and safe products and services. As an Architecture Director, you will lead a team of technical experts to develop reference architecture, coordinate plans and roadmaps to minimize conflicts between business and technology goals, and translate business requirements into architectural solutions. You will lead the Data Architecture vision, strategy, and roadmaps, and play a significant role in AI adoption at Lloyds Banking Group. Ensuring alignment among business, technology delivery, and data enablers, you will apply your expertise to areas including Enterprise Data Provisioning, Customer Data Services, Analytics & AI Services, and Intelligent Automation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in delivering enterprise-scale solutions using technologies such as cloud deployment models and supporting technologies (e.g., Azure, GCP), cloud-native principles and supporting technologies (e.g., microservices, DevOps, containers & CI/CD), AI, front-end technologies, and API frameworks. You should also be familiar with modern data paradigms (including event streaming), cybersecurity (e.g., zero trust, PKI), resilience by design, and the role of technology in supporting our Group-wide sustainability agenda (e.g., green coding, carbon calculators). As the Data Architecture Director, you will play a strategic leadership role within Lloyds Banking Group, ensuring our data roadmaps and reference architecture are ready to support initiatives throughout the Group. Key Accountabilities: Solely accountable for the Data and AI Architecture vision and strategy: Define and implement a best-in-class data strategy that aligns with our business goals, serving as the go-to strategic technologist for the Group COO, CDAO, CIO Enabling, BPLs, and TPLs, enabling the design and delivery of business and technology objectives. Be the leader in driving our AI Technology Architecture, playing a crucial role in ensuring our roadmaps and patterns meet the constantly evolving needs of our Business, and are responsive to advances in Data and AI technology. Build and develop excellent relationships with The Board, GEC, and Business Directors, presenting CEO-ready technology solutions, visions, and roadmaps while ensuring alignment with our Group strategy and technology strategy. Lead a team of skilled Architects, encouraging their professional development, promoting knowledge sharing, and cultivating a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Design modern data systems that ensure scalability and efficiency, supported by modern technology solutions and systems integration. Define and uphold our data quality standards, ensuring best-in-class data management practices. Pivotal to the growth of AI within LBG, core to supporting widespread enterprise adoption is defining our target architecture for AI including approach for models, training/fine tuning, RAG, embeddings, workbench, AI platform, compute, governance, and ensuring efficient and ethical usage. Establish robust AI implementation frameworks and patterns that align with regulatory requirements and industry standard methodologies, ensuring compliance. Lead the development of AI governance policies to maintain transparency accountability and trust in AI driven solutions. Own and design centralised end-to-end data architecture solutions, including data model designs and database development standards. Governance and Strategic Forums: establish and maintain an influential and essential role in governance, strategic, and business forums. Direct and set investment priorities, Build and develop excellent relationships with The Board, GEC, and Business Directors. As required, commission and manage the delivery of work from external partners, to establish architectural definitions in priority areas. Key Capabilities, Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Accountable for the data, analytics and AI architecture, reference artefacts and strategies and how these support the Group's Business Strategies, Technology Strategy and Data Strategy. Proven influence at the highest levels of the organisation, including the Board, Group CEO, Divisional CEOs, CIOs, CDAO, BPLs and TPLs and GEC; backed a sound understanding of their objectives and how technology and data can help achieve them. Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture and translating business and technical needs into data architectures which drive efficiency, innovation and growth in a safe and secure manner. Design data flows, understand data generation, management, and transition; build frameworks to track data assets, govern usage and storage, and integrate systems for smooth data flow across departments and applications. Analyse, plan, and define data architecture frameworks, including security (in partnership with the CSO), reference data, metadata, and master data (in partnership with the CDAO). Key to designing and delivering our migration away from our Group Data Warehouse, defining the future of scalable data architectures that can support growing volumes of data and real-time processing needs, ensuring data flows smoothly across departments and applications (e.g., CRM, ERP, and Cloud Platforms). Research data acquisition opportunities, commissioning and managing the delivery of work from external partners where required. Optimise existing data systems to improve performance, reduce costs, and support faster decision-making. A demonstrated ability to comprehend, implement and maintain a comprehensive understanding of contemporary IT architecture frameworks, concepts, layers and technologies including AI, cloud computing, data analytics, API, digital solutions, Core Banking and mobile applications across various product lines, distribution channels and innovation initiatives for Group functions. Places sustainability at the heart of decisions, to contribute to our Group-wide sustainability agenda, supported by a knowledge of sustainable technologies (e.g. green coding). A demonstrable ability to apply your constant, current and critical awareness of market-leading solutions from FinTechs, enterprise software providers to 'Build vs Buy' scenarios. Consistently and constantly demonstrates and role models our Group values, promoting and contributing to DE&I via ACCESS, BOLD, Boost, Breakthrough, Family Matters, Rainbow and REACH. An excellent ability to synthesise complex and competing data to input and output valuable insights and conclusions around our technology roadmaps and reference architecture. Understanding of corporate governance; willingness to lead from the front; ability to manage large or matrixed teams. Effective business control: breadth of knowledge across the Data functions of Lloyds Banking Group and the wider financial services industry; understanding of economic, political and social trends; ability to identify, articulate and manage risks to strategy. Excellent collaborator management, to ensure that advantageous Partnerships are established, and that the requirements of programme mobilisation are balanced with those of our target Technology Strategy. Actively contributes to the wider enterprise-wide Architecture evolution within the Bank and bringing in external industry insights, and actively participates in the Architecture community. Lead thinking and vision for capabilities such as Data Mesh, Data Fabric and Data Schemas. If you have any questions about this role, please contact Vic's BSM at At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop click apply for full job details
Resiliency Project Manager, Vice President Location: London, England Time Type: Full time Posted On: Posted 2 Days Ago End Date to Apply: February 22, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) Job Requisition ID: R-765468 Role: Vice President, Resiliency Project Manager Report to: Global Head of Resiliency Architecture, Transformation & Testing (SVP) What you will be responsible for: The Enterprise Resiliency Office is seeking an experienced project manager to help deliver strategic, cross-organizational initiatives in support of our enterprise resiliency program. This complex, multi-year program focuses on addressing global regulatory requirements and ensuring our ability to meet client, regulatory, and operational needs both now and in the future. The portfolio integrates existing resiliency programs, including UK Operational Resilience policies, DORA, US regulatory policies, and other global standards. In collaboration with senior stakeholders across the organization and the program director, the project manager will help to manage defined workstreams, track milestones and deliverables, and identify and escalate risks and issues as necessary. Reporting to the Head of Resiliency Architecture, Transformation & Testing SVP, this role will involve liaising with global regulators and working closely to implement requirements across multiple legal entities and business units. Preparing updates and status reports for relevant governing bodies will be a critical component of the position. What we are looking for: Extensive background in executing change, with a strong understanding of the regulatory landscape and relevant experience in program management, including experience of leading multi-year, cross-functional and/or enterprise-wide programs including business and technology. An understanding of standards-based project management and business analysis practices (Agile/Six-Sigma/Lean), with demonstrable skills in program and project management tools and methodologies. Strong project planning skills and expertise in large, complex program management, across multiple work-streams and releases. Prepare reporting for global executives and committees, including frequent ad hoc, short notice, and tailored reporting demands including those to our global regulators. Advanced communication skills and relationship management capabilities, able to communicate with all levels of the organization effectively and across Business, Corporate, and Technology subject matter experts. Report/escalate project status, compliance, risks, and issues to relevant program manager and governance bodies. Relevant regulated financial service expertise, with an understanding of challenges of running a large scale transformation program. Able to define and embed an effective risk and control environment, supporting the implementation of robust standards, processes, and controls across the function in response to the program of work. Collaborate with second and third line to manage and report on processes; including a significant need to ensure their requirements are understood and managed through the lifecycle of the project. Experience of implementing Operational Resiliency transformation projects including Cyber, technology, third party, and Business Continuity enhancements. What we value: A smart, challenging, and energetic leader, with a passion and deep understanding of project management across Global organizations. Understanding of the dynamics of large scale transformation programs, preferably with an understanding of information security and regulatory positions for a global bank. Knowledge of current industry and risk trends and regulatory requirements associated with business continuity and operational resilience. Excellent management and leadership skills with strong relationship management, negotiation, excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. Strong relationship management, negotiation, and communication skills (written and verbal), decisiveness, drive, and flexibility to operate in a constantly changing environment. About State Street: State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers, and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading, and investment management to institutional clients. Work, Live and Grow: We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance, and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential. Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility: We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs, and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Jan 10, 2025
Full time
Resiliency Project Manager, Vice President Location: London, England Time Type: Full time Posted On: Posted 2 Days Ago End Date to Apply: February 22, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) Job Requisition ID: R-765468 Role: Vice President, Resiliency Project Manager Report to: Global Head of Resiliency Architecture, Transformation & Testing (SVP) What you will be responsible for: The Enterprise Resiliency Office is seeking an experienced project manager to help deliver strategic, cross-organizational initiatives in support of our enterprise resiliency program. This complex, multi-year program focuses on addressing global regulatory requirements and ensuring our ability to meet client, regulatory, and operational needs both now and in the future. The portfolio integrates existing resiliency programs, including UK Operational Resilience policies, DORA, US regulatory policies, and other global standards. In collaboration with senior stakeholders across the organization and the program director, the project manager will help to manage defined workstreams, track milestones and deliverables, and identify and escalate risks and issues as necessary. Reporting to the Head of Resiliency Architecture, Transformation & Testing SVP, this role will involve liaising with global regulators and working closely to implement requirements across multiple legal entities and business units. Preparing updates and status reports for relevant governing bodies will be a critical component of the position. What we are looking for: Extensive background in executing change, with a strong understanding of the regulatory landscape and relevant experience in program management, including experience of leading multi-year, cross-functional and/or enterprise-wide programs including business and technology. An understanding of standards-based project management and business analysis practices (Agile/Six-Sigma/Lean), with demonstrable skills in program and project management tools and methodologies. Strong project planning skills and expertise in large, complex program management, across multiple work-streams and releases. Prepare reporting for global executives and committees, including frequent ad hoc, short notice, and tailored reporting demands including those to our global regulators. Advanced communication skills and relationship management capabilities, able to communicate with all levels of the organization effectively and across Business, Corporate, and Technology subject matter experts. Report/escalate project status, compliance, risks, and issues to relevant program manager and governance bodies. Relevant regulated financial service expertise, with an understanding of challenges of running a large scale transformation program. Able to define and embed an effective risk and control environment, supporting the implementation of robust standards, processes, and controls across the function in response to the program of work. Collaborate with second and third line to manage and report on processes; including a significant need to ensure their requirements are understood and managed through the lifecycle of the project. Experience of implementing Operational Resiliency transformation projects including Cyber, technology, third party, and Business Continuity enhancements. What we value: A smart, challenging, and energetic leader, with a passion and deep understanding of project management across Global organizations. Understanding of the dynamics of large scale transformation programs, preferably with an understanding of information security and regulatory positions for a global bank. Knowledge of current industry and risk trends and regulatory requirements associated with business continuity and operational resilience. Excellent management and leadership skills with strong relationship management, negotiation, excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. Strong relationship management, negotiation, and communication skills (written and verbal), decisiveness, drive, and flexibility to operate in a constantly changing environment. About State Street: State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers, and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading, and investment management to institutional clients. Work, Live and Grow: We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance, and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential. Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility: We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs, and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Director Software Engineering page is loaded Director Software Engineering Apply locations United Kingdom London time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R86608 Director of Software Engineering Are you ready for a leading role? Would you enjoy working on our cutting-edge products? About our Team At LexisNexis Intellectual Property (LNIP), we aim to bring clarity to innovation by delivering better outcomes to the innovation community. We help innovators make informed decisions, be more productive, and achieve superior results, ultimately advancing humanity. About the Role As the Director of Software Engineering, you will be a key member of the LNIP Technology Leadership Team. Your primary responsibility will be to drive the strategic vision of AI initiatives across the organization, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. You will lead , mentor, and build capable software engineering teams focused on delivering front-end and API experiences for AI and ML platforms. At RELX, we are committed to advancing gender diversity within the technology sector and supporting greater representation of women in tech. To further this commitment, RELX has implemented the following initiatives: Women in Technology (WiT) Mentoring Program: This program is tailored to enhance career development for female talent in tech roles across all our businesses. Women's Network Forum: We offer dedicated forums that foster community, mentorship, and professional growth for women. Inspiring Future Talent: We actively engage with schools, hosting events to inspire young females to consider and pursue careers in technology. Responsibilities Lead agile teams to develop and deliver AI-enabled software solutions. Develop and communicate a clear AI strategy aligned with overall goals. Identify opportunities to enhance processes, improve efficiency, and drive innovation with AI. Architect and craft scalable solutions, driving data excellence across the organization. Define best practices for AI/ML and manage the AI lifecycle. Collaborate with executives and external customers to integrate AI into the technology roadmap. Ensure AI solutions adhere to ethical guidelines and legal requirements. Promote transparency, fairness, and accountability in AI decision-making. Communicate AI initiatives, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders. Evaluate and recommend AI tools, platforms, and frameworks. Assess risks associated with AI implementation, including bias, security, and compliance. Requirements Master's degree in computer technology, physics, math, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience. Demonstrate a strong history of working with a variety of programming languages and database technologies, including but not limited to React, Python, C#, TypeScript, AWS, and SQL. Experience leading multiple projects and teams Demonstrate an understanding of building responsive, user-friendly client-side applications with a strong focus on user experience (UX). Experience deploying enterprise solutions; Demonstrated expert knowledge of micro-services architecture and design patterns; An understanding of machine learning, natural language processing, and deep learning will be a big advantage Experience with cloud-based AI services and platforms would be valuable Knowledge of regulatory frameworks related to AI (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Ability to influence and drive change across the organization. Strategic thinking and vision skills. Work in a way that works for you We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals. Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive Working for you We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer: Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits Wellbeing programs Life assurance Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme Save As You Earn share option scheme Travel Season ticket loan Electric Vehicle Scheme Optional Dental Insurance Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave Employee Assistance Programme Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer Access to extensive learning and development resources Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work About the Business LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services. LexisNexis, a division of RELX, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: , or please contact 1-. Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy . At LexisNexis Reed Tech, our mission is to enable the advancement of humanity by delivering better outcomes to the innovation community. Our workflow and analytic solutions enable the innovation ecosystem to be more effective and efficient at bringing meaningful innovation to our world. We enable innovators to accomplish more by helping them make informed decisions, be more productive, comply with regulations and ultimatelyachieve superior results. LexisNexis Reed Tech is a part of LexisNexis Legal & Professional.
Jan 09, 2025
Full time
Director Software Engineering page is loaded Director Software Engineering Apply locations United Kingdom London time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R86608 Director of Software Engineering Are you ready for a leading role? Would you enjoy working on our cutting-edge products? About our Team At LexisNexis Intellectual Property (LNIP), we aim to bring clarity to innovation by delivering better outcomes to the innovation community. We help innovators make informed decisions, be more productive, and achieve superior results, ultimately advancing humanity. About the Role As the Director of Software Engineering, you will be a key member of the LNIP Technology Leadership Team. Your primary responsibility will be to drive the strategic vision of AI initiatives across the organization, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. You will lead , mentor, and build capable software engineering teams focused on delivering front-end and API experiences for AI and ML platforms. At RELX, we are committed to advancing gender diversity within the technology sector and supporting greater representation of women in tech. To further this commitment, RELX has implemented the following initiatives: Women in Technology (WiT) Mentoring Program: This program is tailored to enhance career development for female talent in tech roles across all our businesses. Women's Network Forum: We offer dedicated forums that foster community, mentorship, and professional growth for women. Inspiring Future Talent: We actively engage with schools, hosting events to inspire young females to consider and pursue careers in technology. Responsibilities Lead agile teams to develop and deliver AI-enabled software solutions. Develop and communicate a clear AI strategy aligned with overall goals. Identify opportunities to enhance processes, improve efficiency, and drive innovation with AI. Architect and craft scalable solutions, driving data excellence across the organization. Define best practices for AI/ML and manage the AI lifecycle. Collaborate with executives and external customers to integrate AI into the technology roadmap. Ensure AI solutions adhere to ethical guidelines and legal requirements. Promote transparency, fairness, and accountability in AI decision-making. Communicate AI initiatives, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders. Evaluate and recommend AI tools, platforms, and frameworks. Assess risks associated with AI implementation, including bias, security, and compliance. Requirements Master's degree in computer technology, physics, math, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience. Demonstrate a strong history of working with a variety of programming languages and database technologies, including but not limited to React, Python, C#, TypeScript, AWS, and SQL. Experience leading multiple projects and teams Demonstrate an understanding of building responsive, user-friendly client-side applications with a strong focus on user experience (UX). Experience deploying enterprise solutions; Demonstrated expert knowledge of micro-services architecture and design patterns; An understanding of machine learning, natural language processing, and deep learning will be a big advantage Experience with cloud-based AI services and platforms would be valuable Knowledge of regulatory frameworks related to AI (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Ability to influence and drive change across the organization. Strategic thinking and vision skills. Work in a way that works for you We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals. Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive Working for you We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer: Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits Wellbeing programs Life assurance Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme Save As You Earn share option scheme Travel Season ticket loan Electric Vehicle Scheme Optional Dental Insurance Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave Employee Assistance Programme Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer Access to extensive learning and development resources Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work About the Business LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services. LexisNexis, a division of RELX, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: , or please contact 1-. Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy . At LexisNexis Reed Tech, our mission is to enable the advancement of humanity by delivering better outcomes to the innovation community. Our workflow and analytic solutions enable the innovation ecosystem to be more effective and efficient at bringing meaningful innovation to our world. We enable innovators to accomplish more by helping them make informed decisions, be more productive, comply with regulations and ultimatelyachieve superior results. LexisNexis Reed Tech is a part of LexisNexis Legal & Professional.
Top Data Director role in a large Housing Association Lead the strategic direction of a large and important Data team About Our Client Large Housing Association. Job Description Provide strategic direction to the team and own the Group's data strategy. Lead the following key functions: Data design and modelling Data assurance, quality and governance Information Analytics Data Science Ensure strong data governance with a focus on the continual improvement of data quality. Develop and provide oversight of programmes to implement transformational change which will enable the organisation to deliver products and improve services. Create and support an environment of digital innovation and best practice, ensuring the use of technologies for the benefit of stakeholders, members and the wider housing community. The Successful Applicant Track record of success in a leadership role; meeting challenging objectives and delivering business performance that exceeds expectations and targets Experience of building and managing effective relationships at a senior level including those with boards, customers, partners, and a range of stakeholders Experience in improving data quality with tangible outcomes Experience of leading and managing effective data and information functions including improvement and governance Experience of leading successful change programmes with employee, customer and stakeholder engagement, involvement, and collaboration Knowledge of BI areas including data design, analytics, and reporting Understanding of data quality concepts and managing, controlling, reporting data quality and integrity Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, development activities and best practices Demonstrable capability for strategic thinking Strong intellect with the ability to analyse complex data, review alternative solutions and reach speedy, well-formed conclusions What's on Offer The chance to work for a large not-for-profit, at a competitive day rate.
Jan 06, 2025
Full time
Top Data Director role in a large Housing Association Lead the strategic direction of a large and important Data team About Our Client Large Housing Association. Job Description Provide strategic direction to the team and own the Group's data strategy. Lead the following key functions: Data design and modelling Data assurance, quality and governance Information Analytics Data Science Ensure strong data governance with a focus on the continual improvement of data quality. Develop and provide oversight of programmes to implement transformational change which will enable the organisation to deliver products and improve services. Create and support an environment of digital innovation and best practice, ensuring the use of technologies for the benefit of stakeholders, members and the wider housing community. The Successful Applicant Track record of success in a leadership role; meeting challenging objectives and delivering business performance that exceeds expectations and targets Experience of building and managing effective relationships at a senior level including those with boards, customers, partners, and a range of stakeholders Experience in improving data quality with tangible outcomes Experience of leading and managing effective data and information functions including improvement and governance Experience of leading successful change programmes with employee, customer and stakeholder engagement, involvement, and collaboration Knowledge of BI areas including data design, analytics, and reporting Understanding of data quality concepts and managing, controlling, reporting data quality and integrity Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, development activities and best practices Demonstrable capability for strategic thinking Strong intellect with the ability to analyse complex data, review alternative solutions and reach speedy, well-formed conclusions What's on Offer The chance to work for a large not-for-profit, at a competitive day rate.
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Pre-Sales Solution Lead - Software Development Location: UK - London Job-ID: 209805 Contract type: Standard Business Unit: Sales & Pre-Sales & Alliances Life on the team Are you looking to be a leader in solutions and services presales for Cloud & Applications? Are you passionate about improving the Developer Experience and considered an expert in Application Development and modern software delivery tool chains? Have you got proven experience helping enterprise teams tackle challenges through industry leading technologies and services? Are you a technical thought leader and commercially minded? Would you like to work for a company that has opportunities for personal development? As part of our journey to become Europe's leading independent provider of IT services, empowering our customers to acquire Developer Velocity, modernise their applications and successfully adopt public cloud platforms, we are looking to grow our solutions team within Cloud & Applications with an exceptional Pre-sales Solution Lead. The Cloud & Applications business exists to help customers build world class software solutions and cloud platforms to drive their business forward. What you'll do Sharing your experiences of software delivery to help customers understand modern software development practices, and explore opportunities to improve their developer velocity. Work independently and alongside our Solution Sales Specialists and Account Managers to identify, qualify and progress complex transformation opportunities in the field of Cloud & Applications. Engage our customers application and architecture teams on their needs for application architectures and software delivery to position our solutions for modernising and improving. Help position technologies from leading industry partners, alongside Computacenter's core catalogue of Professional Services and Portfolio of Services for Cloud & Applications. Attend customer opportunity/strategy meetings to understand and articulate business and technical strategy for both Computacenter and the customer. Build lasting relationships with key stakeholders at identified customers, becoming a trusted advisor on technical strategy. Understand and be an expert internally for our core Cloud & Applications go to market propositions and advocate for these amongst the sales community. Support the growth of the Cloud & Applications Solution Area and delivery against its sales targets. Help represent the voice of the customer into internal forums to develop our Portfolio of Service offerings where requested, and in support of the Solution Area Director. Represent Computacenter at partner boards and forums, attend relevant events and conferences and act as a point of technical escalation within the business, ensuring that this knowledge is shared across the business. Secondary Responsibilities and Opportunities Help influence the development of the propositions and strategy of the Cloud & Applications Solution Area, working alongside our Group development colleagues and the Office of the CTO. Engage within a broad virtual team across Computacenter comprising Professional Services, Group Managed Services, Solution Leaders and Architects to help customers access and procure key technology solutions and services. Provide proposition and market insight to the Solution Sales Specialist within customer opportunities for both new and core Solutions. What you'll need Possess recent first-hand experience in building modern applications and implementing platforms for automating software delivery. Expertise in the process of designing, developing, and implementing scalable and robust application architectures in an enterprise business. Experience in working with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to deliver high-quality software solutions. Experience in owning customer relationships from a technology perspective. Experience in selling compelling and innovative Application Development customer solutions. About us With over 20,000 employees across the globe, we work at the heart of digitisation, advising organisations on IT strategy, implementing the most appropriate technology, and helping our customers to source, transform and manage their technology infrastructure in over 70 countries. We deliver digital technology to some of the world's greatest organisations, driving digital transformation, enabling people and their business.
Dec 29, 2024
Full time
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Pre-Sales Solution Lead - Software Development Location: UK - London Job-ID: 209805 Contract type: Standard Business Unit: Sales & Pre-Sales & Alliances Life on the team Are you looking to be a leader in solutions and services presales for Cloud & Applications? Are you passionate about improving the Developer Experience and considered an expert in Application Development and modern software delivery tool chains? Have you got proven experience helping enterprise teams tackle challenges through industry leading technologies and services? Are you a technical thought leader and commercially minded? Would you like to work for a company that has opportunities for personal development? As part of our journey to become Europe's leading independent provider of IT services, empowering our customers to acquire Developer Velocity, modernise their applications and successfully adopt public cloud platforms, we are looking to grow our solutions team within Cloud & Applications with an exceptional Pre-sales Solution Lead. The Cloud & Applications business exists to help customers build world class software solutions and cloud platforms to drive their business forward. What you'll do Sharing your experiences of software delivery to help customers understand modern software development practices, and explore opportunities to improve their developer velocity. Work independently and alongside our Solution Sales Specialists and Account Managers to identify, qualify and progress complex transformation opportunities in the field of Cloud & Applications. Engage our customers application and architecture teams on their needs for application architectures and software delivery to position our solutions for modernising and improving. Help position technologies from leading industry partners, alongside Computacenter's core catalogue of Professional Services and Portfolio of Services for Cloud & Applications. Attend customer opportunity/strategy meetings to understand and articulate business and technical strategy for both Computacenter and the customer. Build lasting relationships with key stakeholders at identified customers, becoming a trusted advisor on technical strategy. Understand and be an expert internally for our core Cloud & Applications go to market propositions and advocate for these amongst the sales community. Support the growth of the Cloud & Applications Solution Area and delivery against its sales targets. Help represent the voice of the customer into internal forums to develop our Portfolio of Service offerings where requested, and in support of the Solution Area Director. Represent Computacenter at partner boards and forums, attend relevant events and conferences and act as a point of technical escalation within the business, ensuring that this knowledge is shared across the business. Secondary Responsibilities and Opportunities Help influence the development of the propositions and strategy of the Cloud & Applications Solution Area, working alongside our Group development colleagues and the Office of the CTO. Engage within a broad virtual team across Computacenter comprising Professional Services, Group Managed Services, Solution Leaders and Architects to help customers access and procure key technology solutions and services. Provide proposition and market insight to the Solution Sales Specialist within customer opportunities for both new and core Solutions. What you'll need Possess recent first-hand experience in building modern applications and implementing platforms for automating software delivery. Expertise in the process of designing, developing, and implementing scalable and robust application architectures in an enterprise business. Experience in working with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to deliver high-quality software solutions. Experience in owning customer relationships from a technology perspective. Experience in selling compelling and innovative Application Development customer solutions. About us With over 20,000 employees across the globe, we work at the heart of digitisation, advising organisations on IT strategy, implementing the most appropriate technology, and helping our customers to source, transform and manage their technology infrastructure in over 70 countries. We deliver digital technology to some of the world's greatest organisations, driving digital transformation, enabling people and their business.
Principal Cloud Architect Apply locations: LDN - London Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago Job requisition id: JR Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care. With around 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in almost 100 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec's revenues in 2023 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more about Convatec, please visit . Our search for better is changing the lives of our customers. It's changing the careers of our people too - creating new challenges and opportunities all the time. We're a business that never stands still. Join the team as a Principal Cloud Architect and you won't either. About the Role: If you are looking to join a team where you can leverage your experience and architect a new software services and application platform, then this is the position for you. You will be part of a team that is highly motivated about our mission which is to build pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. On assigned projects, you will be the key interface between engineering, operations, IT, quality, regulatory, suppliers, and our design teams to ensure that we have a robust architecture at the software, system and enterprise level with a forward view on technology. You will be accountable for the architecture of our SaMD (Software as a Medical Device) and SiMD (Software in a Medical Device) platform and services. Key Responsibilities: The overarching responsibility of this role is to ensure all Architecture responsibilities are performed on assigned projects. You will lead the architecture of our SaMD and SiMD applications and cloud services with a vision spanning from creation and deployment to sustenance and migration. You will develop and institutionalize best practices for building and operating highly reliable and scalable systems. You will enable and drive the architecture and design review process. You will consult in design phases to architect reliability and scalability requirements. You will design and rollout policies, procedures, and standards that prioritize security, reliability, observability, scalability, and cost optimization. You will engage with our enterprise and/or external partners to oversee cloud infrastructure, covering monitoring, uptime, and issue resolution. You will own the documentation of our architecture and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in developing best deployment strategies and system architectures. You will contribute to the formulation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Ability to effectively communicate, influence and drive consensus between the business, technology teams, and executive leadership in an organization with multiple lines of business. Responsible for working in an Agile environment and evaluating pre-project ideas in terms of technical complexity and solution architecture. Participates in high-level estimation. About You: Skills & Experience: Experience with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, etc. Established experience with cloud services as AWS S3, EC2, RDS, Lambda, Cloud Formation, Terraform, Kinesis, Data Pipelines, EMR, Step Functions, Lambda, VPC, IAM, and Security Groups. Experience with API Management, API Gateway, etc. Experience with microservices and containerization using Dockers, ECS, and EKS. Experience with IT networking infrastructure such as directory services (LDAP/NIS), authentication protocols (such as Okta, OAuth, OpenID, etc.) is desired. Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile, SDLC as per IEC62304 is desired. Experience with end-to-end DevOps (from requirements to implementation to production to operations) tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jira, Jenkins, etc. is desired. Possess an understanding of Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, IT Security Architecture, and IT Regulatory Compliance. Experience with Cybersecurity frameworks and regulations such as HIPAA, Data Privacy, GDPR, etc. Proven expertise in working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where the teams are multi-disciplinary. Is extremely detail oriented. Has a standard of quality that ensures the products we ship have best-in-class customer experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Has a positive can-do attitude and inculcates the same among other team members. Has proven ability to work with geographically distributed teams and can work with teams with diverse background and experience. Qualifications/Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related fields. Master's degree is preferred. 10+ years' experience with SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. 5+ years' experience as an Enterprise Architect / Cloud Architect with proven outcomes in areas such as SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, middleware, database technologies, security, Restful microservices, SaMD/SiMD applications, and best practices. 3+ years' product development experience in a regulated space and preferably in the medical device area. Lesser years of experience may be considered based on education and professional experience. Preferences: Experience developing cloud services platform catering to different applications and use-cases. Healthcare Industry experience. Has worked as a software architect previously. Travel Requirements: The position may involve travel up to 10% of the time. Most trips will include overnight or international travel. Working Conditions: Hybrid Office Environment Our products make a big difference every day. So will your contribution. The work you do will mean more, because it'll make things better for your team, our business, or our customers' lives. It'll inspire you to deliver to your very best. And we'll be right behind you when you do. This is a challenge more worthwhile. This is work that'll move you.
Dec 29, 2024
Full time
Principal Cloud Architect Apply locations: LDN - London Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago Job requisition id: JR Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care. With around 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in almost 100 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec's revenues in 2023 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more about Convatec, please visit . Our search for better is changing the lives of our customers. It's changing the careers of our people too - creating new challenges and opportunities all the time. We're a business that never stands still. Join the team as a Principal Cloud Architect and you won't either. About the Role: If you are looking to join a team where you can leverage your experience and architect a new software services and application platform, then this is the position for you. You will be part of a team that is highly motivated about our mission which is to build pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. On assigned projects, you will be the key interface between engineering, operations, IT, quality, regulatory, suppliers, and our design teams to ensure that we have a robust architecture at the software, system and enterprise level with a forward view on technology. You will be accountable for the architecture of our SaMD (Software as a Medical Device) and SiMD (Software in a Medical Device) platform and services. Key Responsibilities: The overarching responsibility of this role is to ensure all Architecture responsibilities are performed on assigned projects. You will lead the architecture of our SaMD and SiMD applications and cloud services with a vision spanning from creation and deployment to sustenance and migration. You will develop and institutionalize best practices for building and operating highly reliable and scalable systems. You will enable and drive the architecture and design review process. You will consult in design phases to architect reliability and scalability requirements. You will design and rollout policies, procedures, and standards that prioritize security, reliability, observability, scalability, and cost optimization. You will engage with our enterprise and/or external partners to oversee cloud infrastructure, covering monitoring, uptime, and issue resolution. You will own the documentation of our architecture and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in developing best deployment strategies and system architectures. You will contribute to the formulation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Ability to effectively communicate, influence and drive consensus between the business, technology teams, and executive leadership in an organization with multiple lines of business. Responsible for working in an Agile environment and evaluating pre-project ideas in terms of technical complexity and solution architecture. Participates in high-level estimation. About You: Skills & Experience: Experience with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, etc. Established experience with cloud services as AWS S3, EC2, RDS, Lambda, Cloud Formation, Terraform, Kinesis, Data Pipelines, EMR, Step Functions, Lambda, VPC, IAM, and Security Groups. Experience with API Management, API Gateway, etc. Experience with microservices and containerization using Dockers, ECS, and EKS. Experience with IT networking infrastructure such as directory services (LDAP/NIS), authentication protocols (such as Okta, OAuth, OpenID, etc.) is desired. Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile, SDLC as per IEC62304 is desired. Experience with end-to-end DevOps (from requirements to implementation to production to operations) tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jira, Jenkins, etc. is desired. Possess an understanding of Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, IT Security Architecture, and IT Regulatory Compliance. Experience with Cybersecurity frameworks and regulations such as HIPAA, Data Privacy, GDPR, etc. Proven expertise in working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where the teams are multi-disciplinary. Is extremely detail oriented. Has a standard of quality that ensures the products we ship have best-in-class customer experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Has a positive can-do attitude and inculcates the same among other team members. Has proven ability to work with geographically distributed teams and can work with teams with diverse background and experience. Qualifications/Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related fields. Master's degree is preferred. 10+ years' experience with SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. 5+ years' experience as an Enterprise Architect / Cloud Architect with proven outcomes in areas such as SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, middleware, database technologies, security, Restful microservices, SaMD/SiMD applications, and best practices. 3+ years' product development experience in a regulated space and preferably in the medical device area. Lesser years of experience may be considered based on education and professional experience. Preferences: Experience developing cloud services platform catering to different applications and use-cases. Healthcare Industry experience. Has worked as a software architect previously. Travel Requirements: The position may involve travel up to 10% of the time. Most trips will include overnight or international travel. Working Conditions: Hybrid Office Environment Our products make a big difference every day. So will your contribution. The work you do will mean more, because it'll make things better for your team, our business, or our customers' lives. It'll inspire you to deliver to your very best. And we'll be right behind you when you do. This is a challenge more worthwhile. This is work that'll move you.
Are you ready to lead and inspire a team that transforms complexity into clarity and creates experiences that are as intuitive as they are impactful? We are seeking a Director of Product Design to define and elevate the design, experience, and vision of our product suite. This is an opportunity to influence not just the product, but how people interact with technology to achieve their goals. You'll report to the VP of Product Design and be based in London, collaborating closely with cross-functional leaders to deliver a product that is elegant in its simplicity and powerful in its capability. Your Mission You'll take the lead on two pivotal areas of our Work OS as we continue to enhance our platform for mid-market and enterprise users: Reporting & Analytics: Envision tools that turn data into stories. You'll drive the creation of intuitive, visually compelling reporting features that empower users to make sense of trends and insights effortlessly with beautiful data viz. Your team will innovate ways to make crafting, sharing, and automating reports seamless and accessible. Core Enterprise Capabilities: Guide the development of scalable frameworks for navigation, role management, and permissions that can support organisations ranging from a handful of users to thousands. Your designs will ensure that no matter the scale, users have clarity, control, and confidence in how they engage with our platform. About The Role Build and manage a talented, diverse, inclusive team of product designers and managers who consistently deliver on projects and are well-balanced across a range of design skill sets. Drive collaboration and vision across the company to create alignment on priorities and execution of product design. Shape the product vision and roadmap for both short-term and long-term. Partner closely with a team of product managers, engineers, UX writers, UX researchers, and data scientists to deliver high-quality experiences for people across markets, platforms, and product surfaces. Oversee multiple projects and scale design resources accordingly, ensuring deadlines are met, your org is effective, and team members are set up for success by setting clear and measurable goals. Develop design talent and build a thriving culture where designers grow in their careers and feel a strong sense of inclusion and belonging. Design and scale the organization and equip the team for success in their goals. Your Experience & Skills 10+ years of experience in product design, with a portfolio showcasing exceptional work in areas like data visualization and scalable frameworks. A proven track record of developing information architecture and navigation structures that bring clarity and order to complex systems. 5+ years of leadership experience, including recruiting, mentoring, and growing teams to reach their full potential. The ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines, ensuring that diverse perspectives contribute to thoughtful, well-rounded solutions. Experience in building strategic design practices and embedding them into a fast-paced, dynamic environment. A combination of creativity and analytical thinking, with the ability to balance user needs and business goals. We want you to be able to do the best work of your life, and have a life! This is more than a design leadership position; it's an opportunity to shape how people work and collaborate at scale. Your work will not only define the user experience for today but set the standard for the future. You'll lead a team of passionate, talented individuals who are committed to solving meaningful problems with creativity and precision. If you're ready to inspire, lead, and create, we'd love to hear from you. We believe in equal opportunity. is an equal opportunity employer and bans discrimination and harassment of any kind. is committed to the standard of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to creating and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of any personal characteristic. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, regardless of their race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family or parental status, physical or mental disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where operates. is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodation to applicants with any disabilities. If you think you may require accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please send a request to . All requests for accommodation are treated confidentially, as practical and permitted by law. Meet the Design team Our design guild is composed of Marketing, Product, Internal Brand, and motion teams. We take pride in the fact that all aspects of design are done by us, whether it's branding, printed materials, animation, web, and mobile design. Our designers lead complex processes and create a product that people love and marketing content that is creative, unconventional and impactful. It is our mission to build an all-round high-end experience for our customers.
Dec 27, 2024
Full time
Are you ready to lead and inspire a team that transforms complexity into clarity and creates experiences that are as intuitive as they are impactful? We are seeking a Director of Product Design to define and elevate the design, experience, and vision of our product suite. This is an opportunity to influence not just the product, but how people interact with technology to achieve their goals. You'll report to the VP of Product Design and be based in London, collaborating closely with cross-functional leaders to deliver a product that is elegant in its simplicity and powerful in its capability. Your Mission You'll take the lead on two pivotal areas of our Work OS as we continue to enhance our platform for mid-market and enterprise users: Reporting & Analytics: Envision tools that turn data into stories. You'll drive the creation of intuitive, visually compelling reporting features that empower users to make sense of trends and insights effortlessly with beautiful data viz. Your team will innovate ways to make crafting, sharing, and automating reports seamless and accessible. Core Enterprise Capabilities: Guide the development of scalable frameworks for navigation, role management, and permissions that can support organisations ranging from a handful of users to thousands. Your designs will ensure that no matter the scale, users have clarity, control, and confidence in how they engage with our platform. About The Role Build and manage a talented, diverse, inclusive team of product designers and managers who consistently deliver on projects and are well-balanced across a range of design skill sets. Drive collaboration and vision across the company to create alignment on priorities and execution of product design. Shape the product vision and roadmap for both short-term and long-term. Partner closely with a team of product managers, engineers, UX writers, UX researchers, and data scientists to deliver high-quality experiences for people across markets, platforms, and product surfaces. Oversee multiple projects and scale design resources accordingly, ensuring deadlines are met, your org is effective, and team members are set up for success by setting clear and measurable goals. Develop design talent and build a thriving culture where designers grow in their careers and feel a strong sense of inclusion and belonging. Design and scale the organization and equip the team for success in their goals. Your Experience & Skills 10+ years of experience in product design, with a portfolio showcasing exceptional work in areas like data visualization and scalable frameworks. A proven track record of developing information architecture and navigation structures that bring clarity and order to complex systems. 5+ years of leadership experience, including recruiting, mentoring, and growing teams to reach their full potential. The ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines, ensuring that diverse perspectives contribute to thoughtful, well-rounded solutions. Experience in building strategic design practices and embedding them into a fast-paced, dynamic environment. A combination of creativity and analytical thinking, with the ability to balance user needs and business goals. We want you to be able to do the best work of your life, and have a life! This is more than a design leadership position; it's an opportunity to shape how people work and collaborate at scale. Your work will not only define the user experience for today but set the standard for the future. You'll lead a team of passionate, talented individuals who are committed to solving meaningful problems with creativity and precision. If you're ready to inspire, lead, and create, we'd love to hear from you. We believe in equal opportunity. is an equal opportunity employer and bans discrimination and harassment of any kind. is committed to the standard of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to creating and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of any personal characteristic. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, regardless of their race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family or parental status, physical or mental disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where operates. is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodation to applicants with any disabilities. If you think you may require accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please send a request to . All requests for accommodation are treated confidentially, as practical and permitted by law. Meet the Design team Our design guild is composed of Marketing, Product, Internal Brand, and motion teams. We take pride in the fact that all aspects of design are done by us, whether it's branding, printed materials, animation, web, and mobile design. Our designers lead complex processes and create a product that people love and marketing content that is creative, unconventional and impactful. It is our mission to build an all-round high-end experience for our customers.
About the role: Gartner Consulting is an extension of Gartner's world-renowned Research. We partner directly with CxOs across industry and government, helping organisations make smarter and faster decisions to achieve their mission-critical priorities. Our Consulting team is made up of strategists, innovators, consultants, digital experts, former practitioners, and technologists, delivering 2,100+ strategic consulting engagements annually. We deliver unbiased and independent solutions, helping change conventional thinking and accomplish ground-breaking results for our clients. We are a diverse team of strategic thought leaders. As we continue to grow we look for great people to join us on that journey, and grow with us. What you'll do: As a Director you'll lead specialist teams of strategy consultants and advise clients at the highest strategic levels. By focusing on how technology helps clients with their mission critical priorities, you'll act as a subject matter expert within your Industry/Practice areas. You'll enhance new and existing IP, tools, and methodologies to help your community, while partnering with MPs to develop new expansions to support clients. You'll direct complex, multi-workstream engagements and be responsible for high-quality deliverables. By building strong relationships that create broader client opportunities, you'll advise on best-in-class strategy and adoption. Inspiring your team by merit rather than status, you'll lead by instilling ownership and commitment to excellence. You'll help expand Gartner Consulting's footprint in Architecture, connecting the dots between Enterprise Architecture, Data, Application, Infrastructure and Security Architecture disciplines. Gartner Consulting has a solid position in creating, assessing, and assuring architectures to support Digital Transformation, modernize technologies and increase resilience for organizations. Based on deep expertise in Enterprise Architecture methods and approaches, experience in at least one architecture domain and foundational knowledge of the other domains, the Director plays a pivotal role in solutioning and leading engagements at our clients, creating direct client impact. What you'll need: Strong experience as an engagement manager within a well-regarded management consultancy. Experience in relevant architect roles either within a top tier Consulting or Systems Integration company or within architecture functions of large, global organizations. Good understanding and experience within some of the following topics: Enterprise Architecture, Data architecture, Business capability modelling, Cloud Architecture, application architecture. TOGAF or any other equivalent industry standard certification is preferred. Prior experience in a problem-solving capacity such as a solution/technical architect or analyst preferred. Experience working with multiple IT solutions. Experience working with Public Sector clients. A consistent track record of leading people and building high-performing teams that leverage technology to drive the mission-critical priorities of commercial or government entities. An ability to inspire and motivate professionals from both technical and non-technical backgrounds towards a common goal. An ability to be hands-on and to manage multiple client priorities simultaneously. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Gartner: Our approach is simple: Attract the best talent, empower associates to reach their full potential and create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunity. We champion personal and professional development celebrating the diversity of our team and promoting a culture of inclusion, belonging, well being and growth. The results? A diverse, inclusive, supportive workplace where associates can thrive. Hybrid Working at Gartner Consulting: In our hybrid, virtual-first environment, our offices provide a place for us to get together to collaborate on projects, catch up with colleagues, meet new team members and more. We want decisions about 'where to work' to be governed by 'the work we need to do' - whether that's at client sites, Gartner offices, or remotely from home. Who are we? At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world. Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities. Since our founding in 1979, we've grown to more than 20,000 associates globally who support 15,000 client enterprises in 90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That's why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here. What makes Gartner a great place to work? Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance. We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients. Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work. What do we offer? Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers. In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive - working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring. Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.
Dec 26, 2024
Full time
About the role: Gartner Consulting is an extension of Gartner's world-renowned Research. We partner directly with CxOs across industry and government, helping organisations make smarter and faster decisions to achieve their mission-critical priorities. Our Consulting team is made up of strategists, innovators, consultants, digital experts, former practitioners, and technologists, delivering 2,100+ strategic consulting engagements annually. We deliver unbiased and independent solutions, helping change conventional thinking and accomplish ground-breaking results for our clients. We are a diverse team of strategic thought leaders. As we continue to grow we look for great people to join us on that journey, and grow with us. What you'll do: As a Director you'll lead specialist teams of strategy consultants and advise clients at the highest strategic levels. By focusing on how technology helps clients with their mission critical priorities, you'll act as a subject matter expert within your Industry/Practice areas. You'll enhance new and existing IP, tools, and methodologies to help your community, while partnering with MPs to develop new expansions to support clients. You'll direct complex, multi-workstream engagements and be responsible for high-quality deliverables. By building strong relationships that create broader client opportunities, you'll advise on best-in-class strategy and adoption. Inspiring your team by merit rather than status, you'll lead by instilling ownership and commitment to excellence. You'll help expand Gartner Consulting's footprint in Architecture, connecting the dots between Enterprise Architecture, Data, Application, Infrastructure and Security Architecture disciplines. Gartner Consulting has a solid position in creating, assessing, and assuring architectures to support Digital Transformation, modernize technologies and increase resilience for organizations. Based on deep expertise in Enterprise Architecture methods and approaches, experience in at least one architecture domain and foundational knowledge of the other domains, the Director plays a pivotal role in solutioning and leading engagements at our clients, creating direct client impact. What you'll need: Strong experience as an engagement manager within a well-regarded management consultancy. Experience in relevant architect roles either within a top tier Consulting or Systems Integration company or within architecture functions of large, global organizations. Good understanding and experience within some of the following topics: Enterprise Architecture, Data architecture, Business capability modelling, Cloud Architecture, application architecture. TOGAF or any other equivalent industry standard certification is preferred. Prior experience in a problem-solving capacity such as a solution/technical architect or analyst preferred. Experience working with multiple IT solutions. Experience working with Public Sector clients. A consistent track record of leading people and building high-performing teams that leverage technology to drive the mission-critical priorities of commercial or government entities. An ability to inspire and motivate professionals from both technical and non-technical backgrounds towards a common goal. An ability to be hands-on and to manage multiple client priorities simultaneously. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Gartner: Our approach is simple: Attract the best talent, empower associates to reach their full potential and create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunity. We champion personal and professional development celebrating the diversity of our team and promoting a culture of inclusion, belonging, well being and growth. The results? A diverse, inclusive, supportive workplace where associates can thrive. Hybrid Working at Gartner Consulting: In our hybrid, virtual-first environment, our offices provide a place for us to get together to collaborate on projects, catch up with colleagues, meet new team members and more. We want decisions about 'where to work' to be governed by 'the work we need to do' - whether that's at client sites, Gartner offices, or remotely from home. Who are we? At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world. Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities. Since our founding in 1979, we've grown to more than 20,000 associates globally who support 15,000 client enterprises in 90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That's why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here. What makes Gartner a great place to work? Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance. We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients. Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work. What do we offer? Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers. In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive - working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring. Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 115,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide. We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology. WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations - from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 307 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 20th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards. For internal WPP employees, we welcome applications from all regions Why we're hiring: WPP is at the forefront of the marketing and advertising industry's largest transformation. Our Global CIO is leading a significant evolution of our Enterprise Technology capabilities, bringing together over 2,500 technology professionals into an integrated global team. This team will play a crucial role in enabling the ongoing transformation of our agencies and functions. As Director of Business Platforms for Production, PR and Specialist cluster (PPS), you will be a visionary leader, defining and executing the platform strategy that empowers Production, PR & Specialist agencies to thrive in a dynamic digital landscape. You will promote both the unique needs of our agencies and the cohesive vision of our broader Business Platforms strategy, driving innovation and operational excellence across the organization. What you'll be doing: Define and execute a forward-thinking platform strategy that balances the needs of multiple business units, aligning with both cluster-specific and broader organizational goals. Collaborate closely with the Production, PR and Specialist CIO to align platform initiatives, ensuring harmony with the overall Business Platforms strategy and navigating the complexities of a matrixed reporting structure. Drive operational excellence by aligning business goals, platform capabilities, team workload, and backlog prioritization to enhance user satisfaction across the Production, PR and Specialist cluster. Spearhead the development and implementation of scalable, innovative business platforms tailored to the needs of WPP, leveraging global templates and standards while considering insourcing opportunities. Oversee product lifecycle management, including platform enhancements, support, upgrades, and integrations, ensuring continuous improvement and a seamless user experience. Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation across teams to optimize platform performance and drive the adoption of new technologies. Collaborate with the Enterprise Data department to implement data-driven strategies that improve platform performance, usability, and ROI. Manage relationships with external vendors and technology partners, leveraging their expertise and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Act as a primary point of contact for stakeholders across the Production, PR and Specialist cluster, providing guidance and leadership on platform-related matters. Ensure platforms comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards, implementing robust risk management practices to safeguard data integrity and platform security. What you'll need: A proven track record of leading platform and ERP initiatives in a large, complex matrix organization, demonstrating the ability to navigate competing priorities and manage stakeholder expectations. Strong leadership experience in managing cross-functional, geographically distributed, and diverse teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Expertise in managing and engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives, Cluster CIOs, and business leaders, building strong relationships and aligning diverse perspectives. Exceptional negotiation and consensus-building skills to align the diverse needs and objectives of various stakeholders and businesses within the organization. Deep knowledge of business platforms, including system architecture, integration, and scalability, with a focus on delivering secure, reliable, and high-performing solutions. Expertise in leading change management initiatives, particularly in large-scale transformations involving multiple stakeholders and teams, driving adoption and managing resistance to change effectively. Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex information and updates to senior leadership and multiple stakeholder groups, tailoring messaging for diverse audiences. Who you are: You're open : We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working. You're optimistic : We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures for our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected. You're extraordinary: We are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day. What we'll give you: Passionate, inspired people - We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work. Scale and opportunity - We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. Challenging and stimulating work - Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge? WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.
Dec 26, 2024
Full time
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 115,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide. We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology. WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations - from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 307 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 20th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards. For internal WPP employees, we welcome applications from all regions Why we're hiring: WPP is at the forefront of the marketing and advertising industry's largest transformation. Our Global CIO is leading a significant evolution of our Enterprise Technology capabilities, bringing together over 2,500 technology professionals into an integrated global team. This team will play a crucial role in enabling the ongoing transformation of our agencies and functions. As Director of Business Platforms for Production, PR and Specialist cluster (PPS), you will be a visionary leader, defining and executing the platform strategy that empowers Production, PR & Specialist agencies to thrive in a dynamic digital landscape. You will promote both the unique needs of our agencies and the cohesive vision of our broader Business Platforms strategy, driving innovation and operational excellence across the organization. What you'll be doing: Define and execute a forward-thinking platform strategy that balances the needs of multiple business units, aligning with both cluster-specific and broader organizational goals. Collaborate closely with the Production, PR and Specialist CIO to align platform initiatives, ensuring harmony with the overall Business Platforms strategy and navigating the complexities of a matrixed reporting structure. Drive operational excellence by aligning business goals, platform capabilities, team workload, and backlog prioritization to enhance user satisfaction across the Production, PR and Specialist cluster. Spearhead the development and implementation of scalable, innovative business platforms tailored to the needs of WPP, leveraging global templates and standards while considering insourcing opportunities. Oversee product lifecycle management, including platform enhancements, support, upgrades, and integrations, ensuring continuous improvement and a seamless user experience. Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation across teams to optimize platform performance and drive the adoption of new technologies. Collaborate with the Enterprise Data department to implement data-driven strategies that improve platform performance, usability, and ROI. Manage relationships with external vendors and technology partners, leveraging their expertise and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Act as a primary point of contact for stakeholders across the Production, PR and Specialist cluster, providing guidance and leadership on platform-related matters. Ensure platforms comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards, implementing robust risk management practices to safeguard data integrity and platform security. What you'll need: A proven track record of leading platform and ERP initiatives in a large, complex matrix organization, demonstrating the ability to navigate competing priorities and manage stakeholder expectations. Strong leadership experience in managing cross-functional, geographically distributed, and diverse teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Expertise in managing and engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives, Cluster CIOs, and business leaders, building strong relationships and aligning diverse perspectives. Exceptional negotiation and consensus-building skills to align the diverse needs and objectives of various stakeholders and businesses within the organization. Deep knowledge of business platforms, including system architecture, integration, and scalability, with a focus on delivering secure, reliable, and high-performing solutions. Expertise in leading change management initiatives, particularly in large-scale transformations involving multiple stakeholders and teams, driving adoption and managing resistance to change effectively. Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex information and updates to senior leadership and multiple stakeholder groups, tailoring messaging for diverse audiences. Who you are: You're open : We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working. You're optimistic : We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures for our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected. You're extraordinary: We are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day. What we'll give you: Passionate, inspired people - We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work. Scale and opportunity - We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. Challenging and stimulating work - Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge? WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.
We have a core belief that our toxic, sedentary lifestyles are making humans, and the planet, sick. So we're on a mission to change it. Celebrating the outdoors isn't just something we talk about - when the seasons change we're out there to mark it. Ideally you already love the natural world, or you are eager to get out there, learn and get involved. You'll be supported and encouraged all the way. We are a footwear company, a health and wellbeing company, and an evolving bunch of activists. And we're searching for brilliant humans with exceptional skills and talent to help us make this dream into a reality. Does the shoe fit? Read on The Solutions Architect will be responsible for designing, guiding, and supporting the architectural integrity of our digital commerce solutions. This role ensures that our Adobe Commerce Cloud environment and other digital products are scalable, secure, and optimised for performance while aligning with the company's strategic initiatives. This is a technical leadership role that will oversee delivery of digital, operational, data and analytics capabilities, reporting directly into the Digital Director. As a Solutions Architect, you must be capable not only of supporting software development, but also demonstrate a clear understanding of the full software development lifecycle: requirements capture, planning, project estimations and software design. WHERE YOU'LL PLAY As our solutions architect, you will be accountable for the development, maintenance and execution of the systems architecture roadmaps. Conduct architectural reviews and propose technical solutions for ongoing digital transformation initiatives. Working closely with the logistics, business systems and development teams to ensure that design options are effectively evaluated and that robust recommendations are made. Proven ability to react to issues with legacy systems and suggest innovative approaches to day-to-day challenges within the existing bounds of those platforms. Ongoing governance of project delivery against agreed designs and assessment of the impact of change requests on the high-level design. Partner with product owners, developers, and QA teams to ensure cohesive and efficient project execution. Engage with external partners (such as Digital agency) to ensure their deliverables align with our strategic objectives and architectural standards. Deliver product demonstrations, mapping benefits to customer workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technology solutions. Identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency, particularly in areas like security, scalability, and content delivery. Maintain comprehensive documentation of architectural decisions, system components, and integration points. ALL ABOUT YOU Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in digital commerce or enterprise architecture roles. Proven expertise in Adobe Commerce Cloud (or Magento 2) architecture and development. Experience with integrated digital ecosystems (CMS, DAM, ERP, CRM) and familiarity with tools such as Global-e, and Netsuite is highly desirable. Demonstrated success in developing scalable and secure architecture for e-commerce businesses. Proficiency in Adobe Commerce Cloud, PHP, MySQL, and web services integration (REST/SOAP). Strong knowledge of frontend (HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks) and backend (API design, server-side architecture) best practices. OUR EPIC BAREFOOT BENEFITS 25-day holiday allowance (pro rata), 4 additional days each year to volunteer, get outdoors or focus on your wellbeing, and a day off for your birthday. Private Medical Health care, including mental health, dental and eye care. Livebarefoot Pot - up to £1,000 per year to inspire you to live barefoot (embrace hobbies and passions) and or boost your natural health. Free seasonal Vivo footwear and discounts for you, your friends & family. Pension matched to 5%. 4 Vivo Gatherings to celebrate the equinox and solstice, connecting and reflecting in nature. Travel Allowance to support connection days. Generous gender-neutral parental leave. Life Insurance up to 6 times your salary. Group income protection insurance. Long service awards. Car salary sacrifice scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Vivobarefoot believes that diversity is the essence of its ecosystem. We encourage diversity of thought and believe that it enables creativity and innovation to flourish. Our mission is to create a fair and equitable workplace where people thrive and are empowered to become their true selves at work. We believe that feedback and fostering collaboration will allow employees to blaze new trails and enjoy every aspect of the Vivobarefoot community. Every opportunity for recruiting a new member of the Vivobarefoot family should be an opportunity for us to introduce fresh perspectives, talent and skills into our community. Therefore, our commitment is to recruit regardless of race, colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, mental health illness, disability, marital or parental status, national or social origin, gender identity, age or any other characteristics protected by law. We look forward to walking this barefoot journey with you!
Dec 24, 2024
Full time
We have a core belief that our toxic, sedentary lifestyles are making humans, and the planet, sick. So we're on a mission to change it. Celebrating the outdoors isn't just something we talk about - when the seasons change we're out there to mark it. Ideally you already love the natural world, or you are eager to get out there, learn and get involved. You'll be supported and encouraged all the way. We are a footwear company, a health and wellbeing company, and an evolving bunch of activists. And we're searching for brilliant humans with exceptional skills and talent to help us make this dream into a reality. Does the shoe fit? Read on The Solutions Architect will be responsible for designing, guiding, and supporting the architectural integrity of our digital commerce solutions. This role ensures that our Adobe Commerce Cloud environment and other digital products are scalable, secure, and optimised for performance while aligning with the company's strategic initiatives. This is a technical leadership role that will oversee delivery of digital, operational, data and analytics capabilities, reporting directly into the Digital Director. As a Solutions Architect, you must be capable not only of supporting software development, but also demonstrate a clear understanding of the full software development lifecycle: requirements capture, planning, project estimations and software design. WHERE YOU'LL PLAY As our solutions architect, you will be accountable for the development, maintenance and execution of the systems architecture roadmaps. Conduct architectural reviews and propose technical solutions for ongoing digital transformation initiatives. Working closely with the logistics, business systems and development teams to ensure that design options are effectively evaluated and that robust recommendations are made. Proven ability to react to issues with legacy systems and suggest innovative approaches to day-to-day challenges within the existing bounds of those platforms. Ongoing governance of project delivery against agreed designs and assessment of the impact of change requests on the high-level design. Partner with product owners, developers, and QA teams to ensure cohesive and efficient project execution. Engage with external partners (such as Digital agency) to ensure their deliverables align with our strategic objectives and architectural standards. Deliver product demonstrations, mapping benefits to customer workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technology solutions. Identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency, particularly in areas like security, scalability, and content delivery. Maintain comprehensive documentation of architectural decisions, system components, and integration points. ALL ABOUT YOU Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in digital commerce or enterprise architecture roles. Proven expertise in Adobe Commerce Cloud (or Magento 2) architecture and development. Experience with integrated digital ecosystems (CMS, DAM, ERP, CRM) and familiarity with tools such as Global-e, and Netsuite is highly desirable. Demonstrated success in developing scalable and secure architecture for e-commerce businesses. Proficiency in Adobe Commerce Cloud, PHP, MySQL, and web services integration (REST/SOAP). Strong knowledge of frontend (HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks) and backend (API design, server-side architecture) best practices. OUR EPIC BAREFOOT BENEFITS 25-day holiday allowance (pro rata), 4 additional days each year to volunteer, get outdoors or focus on your wellbeing, and a day off for your birthday. Private Medical Health care, including mental health, dental and eye care. Livebarefoot Pot - up to £1,000 per year to inspire you to live barefoot (embrace hobbies and passions) and or boost your natural health. Free seasonal Vivo footwear and discounts for you, your friends & family. Pension matched to 5%. 4 Vivo Gatherings to celebrate the equinox and solstice, connecting and reflecting in nature. Travel Allowance to support connection days. Generous gender-neutral parental leave. Life Insurance up to 6 times your salary. Group income protection insurance. Long service awards. Car salary sacrifice scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Vivobarefoot believes that diversity is the essence of its ecosystem. We encourage diversity of thought and believe that it enables creativity and innovation to flourish. Our mission is to create a fair and equitable workplace where people thrive and are empowered to become their true selves at work. We believe that feedback and fostering collaboration will allow employees to blaze new trails and enjoy every aspect of the Vivobarefoot community. Every opportunity for recruiting a new member of the Vivobarefoot family should be an opportunity for us to introduce fresh perspectives, talent and skills into our community. Therefore, our commitment is to recruit regardless of race, colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, mental health illness, disability, marital or parental status, national or social origin, gender identity, age or any other characteristics protected by law. We look forward to walking this barefoot journey with you!
Enterprise Architect, Transformation Strategy & Solutions (TSS) Job ID: AWS EMEA SARL (UK Branch) AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector. We are seeking Principal Enterprise Architects to join our Strategic Customer Engagements (SCE) team to work on AWS's most complex commercial pursuits. The ideal candidate has experience in leading global technology strategies with enterprise companies, demonstrated experience in defining strategic technology initiatives, bringing together multiple solutions to create a holistic solution. You are a proven expert and thought-leader in complex business-IT transformations including platform modernization, enterprise systems, digital transformation, cloud deployment and migrations, transformational outsourcing, governance, software development, and enterprise architecture. You have a sales background that enables you to drive a pursuit engagement. You are a well-rounded architect that is able to easily interact with builders, architects, and C-suite leadership. Customers we engage with are looking to be disruptive and leaders in their markets and industries. You will advise them on how they can reimagine, re-invent and transform their business to create new business models and economic value, using modern digital technologies. Key job responsibilities Work with senior customer leaders (CIO and CTO) to build a common vision and architecture based on the transformation strategy. Engage in pursuits that span across multiple Amazon businesses. Define end-to-end holistic outcome-based solution in collaboration with sales, strategy, and business development teams. Ensure multiple solutions work together, align to enterprise architecture standards, leverage common solutions and services, and meet financial targets (cost and benefits). Serve as the AWS executive technical sponsor for the strategic transformation initiative. Engage with system integrators, multiple ISVs and other partners and provide oversight. Create board ready presentations articulating the transformation strategy, solution vision and value case. Present the strategy and vision to the C-suite including CEOs, COO, CFO, CIO and CTO. Partner closely with Sales Leadership teams and Field Sales organization. Partner with cross functional teams across Amazon and partners - legal, product, engineering, architecture, structuring, and professional services to help execute a winning pursuit. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 10+ years of experience building and implementing technical infrastructure and services, and/or consulting experience advising such operations. 5+ years in a technical leadership role e.g. CTO, Head of Technology, Engineering/Technology Director, General Manager, Principal Solutions Architect, Lead Architect/Engineer, etc. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade architectures for Fortune 1000 companies. Demonstrated ability to engage and influence C-level executives. Broad based technology experience including cloud computing, applications development, DevOps, IoT, relational databases, NoSQL databases, analytics, networking, security, storage, compute, continuous deployment, containers, and management and monitoring. Visible IT Industry thought leadership on relevant topics related to enterprise IT infrastructure and adoption. Experience in driving and successfully closing large complex deals in a highly matrixed organization. International technical sales and delivery experience w/ global F500 enterprise customers and partners. Use of AWS services in distributed environments with Enterprise Software. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit Posted: October 16, 2024
Dec 24, 2024
Full time
Enterprise Architect, Transformation Strategy & Solutions (TSS) Job ID: AWS EMEA SARL (UK Branch) AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector. We are seeking Principal Enterprise Architects to join our Strategic Customer Engagements (SCE) team to work on AWS's most complex commercial pursuits. The ideal candidate has experience in leading global technology strategies with enterprise companies, demonstrated experience in defining strategic technology initiatives, bringing together multiple solutions to create a holistic solution. You are a proven expert and thought-leader in complex business-IT transformations including platform modernization, enterprise systems, digital transformation, cloud deployment and migrations, transformational outsourcing, governance, software development, and enterprise architecture. You have a sales background that enables you to drive a pursuit engagement. You are a well-rounded architect that is able to easily interact with builders, architects, and C-suite leadership. Customers we engage with are looking to be disruptive and leaders in their markets and industries. You will advise them on how they can reimagine, re-invent and transform their business to create new business models and economic value, using modern digital technologies. Key job responsibilities Work with senior customer leaders (CIO and CTO) to build a common vision and architecture based on the transformation strategy. Engage in pursuits that span across multiple Amazon businesses. Define end-to-end holistic outcome-based solution in collaboration with sales, strategy, and business development teams. Ensure multiple solutions work together, align to enterprise architecture standards, leverage common solutions and services, and meet financial targets (cost and benefits). Serve as the AWS executive technical sponsor for the strategic transformation initiative. Engage with system integrators, multiple ISVs and other partners and provide oversight. Create board ready presentations articulating the transformation strategy, solution vision and value case. Present the strategy and vision to the C-suite including CEOs, COO, CFO, CIO and CTO. Partner closely with Sales Leadership teams and Field Sales organization. Partner with cross functional teams across Amazon and partners - legal, product, engineering, architecture, structuring, and professional services to help execute a winning pursuit. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 10+ years of experience building and implementing technical infrastructure and services, and/or consulting experience advising such operations. 5+ years in a technical leadership role e.g. CTO, Head of Technology, Engineering/Technology Director, General Manager, Principal Solutions Architect, Lead Architect/Engineer, etc. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade architectures for Fortune 1000 companies. Demonstrated ability to engage and influence C-level executives. Broad based technology experience including cloud computing, applications development, DevOps, IoT, relational databases, NoSQL databases, analytics, networking, security, storage, compute, continuous deployment, containers, and management and monitoring. Visible IT Industry thought leadership on relevant topics related to enterprise IT infrastructure and adoption. Experience in driving and successfully closing large complex deals in a highly matrixed organization. International technical sales and delivery experience w/ global F500 enterprise customers and partners. Use of AWS services in distributed environments with Enterprise Software. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit Posted: October 16, 2024
DESCRIPTION Amazon Ads is the digital advertising arm of Amazon and one of our fastest growing businesses. We operate at the intersection of commerce, entertainment and advertising, offering unique advertising products (Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands and Sponsored Display), enterprise ad tech (Amazon DSP, Amazon Ad Server, Amazon Marketing Cloud, Amazon Publisher Services) and a rich array of unique creative, format and measurement solutions. We offer advertisers premium brand placements on our owned and operated properties, including Thursday Night Football, FreeVee, Prime Video, Twitch, and FireTV as well as on third-party publishers via Amazon Publisher Services. We start with the customer and work backwards in everything we do, including in advertising. We believe that advertising, when done well, enhances the customer experience with delightful discovery for consumers and compelling performance for advertisers. The insights we deliver to advertisers and their partners enable them to build unique connection with consumers, from first discovery to loyalty in a unique and compelling way versus any other media platform at scale. We seek a seasoned leader to join us as Head of Twitch Go To Market (GTM) and Sales. This new role will report directly to the Director and GM, Twitch and be the leader for developing the unified go-to-market strategy and strategic execution for advertising solutions across all Twitch properties. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast growing and entrepreneurial organization, bringing innovation and growing adoption of Amazon Ads. We are seeking an innovative, creative, analytical and strategic thinker, who is passionate about digital media and the future of Twitch advertising. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems, works effectively with cross-functional teams and thrives in a fast-paced setting that is constantly evolving. This role will be highly visible with senior levels of Amazon, and will need to work collaboratively with internal management teams to understand where our relative advantages or risks lie, where new market segments and solutions should be created. The successful candidate will have a talent for responding effectively to industry direction, customer needs and competitive positioning. They are comfortable with ambiguity and juggling multiple priorities simultaneously in fast-paced dynamic environment. They possess high levels of creativity, independence, flexibility and attention to detail. In addition, this individual will be an independent thinker who can make convincing, information-based arguments. Key job responsibilities Drive the overall vision to grow our GTM approach across all Twitch properties. Develop the end-to-end strategy for positioning, pricing, packaging, and planning of Twitch advertising offerings. Customize the macro strategy for each sales geography and vertical. Aggregate VOC and partner with product teams to drive Twitch solutions for customers, produce stack-ranked set of priorities, and influence requirements, roadmap decisions and trade-offs. Engage with internal cross-functional teams including product, operations, legal, finance, and senior management to execute successfully on the needs of our customers. Effective at articulating and presenting complex concepts to cross functional audiences using hard data and metrics to support assumptions. Hire, develop and lead a team of Twitch GTM and Sales Specialists. Develop and manage senior-level relationships across Amazon Ads. About the team Twitch is one of our most unique publishers. Our team is the single-threaded leader on all Twitch ad products, countries, and customer segments. We are responsible for overall Twitch Ads business strategy to fuel long-term growth and innovation - working closely with all sales and product teams across Amazon Ads and building on the foundation already established by integrating Twitch into the broader Amazon Ads organization. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 10+ years of building and leading large teams and working in matrixed operating structures experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent Experience working and communicating with multiple stakeholders, C-level executives and cross functional teams or equivalent Experience in strategic thinking about business, enterprise software products, and new technology platforms and architectures or equivalent 10+ years digital advertising experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years of managing and developing high performance teams experience A strong track record in developing and launching go-to-market strategies within streaming and video. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit
Dec 23, 2024
Full time
DESCRIPTION Amazon Ads is the digital advertising arm of Amazon and one of our fastest growing businesses. We operate at the intersection of commerce, entertainment and advertising, offering unique advertising products (Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands and Sponsored Display), enterprise ad tech (Amazon DSP, Amazon Ad Server, Amazon Marketing Cloud, Amazon Publisher Services) and a rich array of unique creative, format and measurement solutions. We offer advertisers premium brand placements on our owned and operated properties, including Thursday Night Football, FreeVee, Prime Video, Twitch, and FireTV as well as on third-party publishers via Amazon Publisher Services. We start with the customer and work backwards in everything we do, including in advertising. We believe that advertising, when done well, enhances the customer experience with delightful discovery for consumers and compelling performance for advertisers. The insights we deliver to advertisers and their partners enable them to build unique connection with consumers, from first discovery to loyalty in a unique and compelling way versus any other media platform at scale. We seek a seasoned leader to join us as Head of Twitch Go To Market (GTM) and Sales. This new role will report directly to the Director and GM, Twitch and be the leader for developing the unified go-to-market strategy and strategic execution for advertising solutions across all Twitch properties. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast growing and entrepreneurial organization, bringing innovation and growing adoption of Amazon Ads. We are seeking an innovative, creative, analytical and strategic thinker, who is passionate about digital media and the future of Twitch advertising. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems, works effectively with cross-functional teams and thrives in a fast-paced setting that is constantly evolving. This role will be highly visible with senior levels of Amazon, and will need to work collaboratively with internal management teams to understand where our relative advantages or risks lie, where new market segments and solutions should be created. The successful candidate will have a talent for responding effectively to industry direction, customer needs and competitive positioning. They are comfortable with ambiguity and juggling multiple priorities simultaneously in fast-paced dynamic environment. They possess high levels of creativity, independence, flexibility and attention to detail. In addition, this individual will be an independent thinker who can make convincing, information-based arguments. Key job responsibilities Drive the overall vision to grow our GTM approach across all Twitch properties. Develop the end-to-end strategy for positioning, pricing, packaging, and planning of Twitch advertising offerings. Customize the macro strategy for each sales geography and vertical. Aggregate VOC and partner with product teams to drive Twitch solutions for customers, produce stack-ranked set of priorities, and influence requirements, roadmap decisions and trade-offs. Engage with internal cross-functional teams including product, operations, legal, finance, and senior management to execute successfully on the needs of our customers. Effective at articulating and presenting complex concepts to cross functional audiences using hard data and metrics to support assumptions. Hire, develop and lead a team of Twitch GTM and Sales Specialists. Develop and manage senior-level relationships across Amazon Ads. About the team Twitch is one of our most unique publishers. Our team is the single-threaded leader on all Twitch ad products, countries, and customer segments. We are responsible for overall Twitch Ads business strategy to fuel long-term growth and innovation - working closely with all sales and product teams across Amazon Ads and building on the foundation already established by integrating Twitch into the broader Amazon Ads organization. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 10+ years of building and leading large teams and working in matrixed operating structures experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent Experience working and communicating with multiple stakeholders, C-level executives and cross functional teams or equivalent Experience in strategic thinking about business, enterprise software products, and new technology platforms and architectures or equivalent 10+ years digital advertising experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years of managing and developing high performance teams experience A strong track record in developing and launching go-to-market strategies within streaming and video. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit
Job ID: Amazon Online UK Limited - D17 Amazon Ads is the digital advertising arm of Amazon and one of our fastest growing businesses. We operate at the intersection of commerce, entertainment and advertising, offering unique advertising products (Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands and Sponsored Display), enterprise ad tech (Amazon DSP, Amazon Ad Server, Amazon Marketing Cloud, Amazon Publisher Services) and a rich array of unique creative, format and measurement solutions. We offer advertisers premium brand placements on our owned and operated properties, including Thursday Night Football, FreeVee, Prime Video, Twitch, and FireTV as well as on third-party publishers via Amazon Publisher Services. We start with the customer and work backwards in everything we do, including in advertising. We believe that advertising, when done well, enhances the customer experience with delightful discovery for consumers and compelling performance for advertisers. The insights we deliver to advertisers and their partners enable them to build unique connections with consumers, from first discovery to loyalty in a unique and compelling way versus any other media platform at scale. We seek a seasoned leader to join us as Head of Twitch Go To Market (GTM) and Sales. This new role will report directly to the Director and GM, Twitch and be the leader for developing the unified go-to-market strategy and strategic execution for advertising solutions across all Twitch properties. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-growing and entrepreneurial organization, bringing innovation and growing adoption of Amazon Ads. We are seeking an innovative, creative, analytical and strategic thinker, who is passionate about digital media and the future of Twitch advertising. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems, works effectively with cross-functional teams and thrives in a fast-paced setting that is constantly evolving. This role will be highly visible with senior levels of Amazon, and will need to work collaboratively with internal management teams to understand where our relative advantages or risks lie, where new market segments and solutions should be created. The successful candidate will have a talent for responding effectively to industry direction, customer needs and competitive positioning. They are comfortable with ambiguity and juggling multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced dynamic environment. They possess high levels of creativity, independence, flexibility and attention to detail. In addition, this individual will be an independent thinker who can make convincing, information-based arguments. Key Job Responsibilities Drive the overall vision to grow our GTM approach across all Twitch properties. Develop the end-to-end strategy for positioning, pricing, packaging, and planning of Twitch advertising offerings. Customize the macro strategy for each sales geography and vertical. Aggregate VOC and partner with product teams to drive Twitch solutions for customers, produce stack-ranked set of priorities, and influence requirements, roadmap decisions and trade-offs. Engage with internal cross-functional teams including product, operations, legal, finance, and senior management to execute successfully on the needs of our customers. Effective at articulating and presenting complex concepts to cross-functional audiences using hard data and metrics to support assumptions. Hire, develop and lead a team of Twitch GTM and Sales Specialists. Develop and manage senior-level relationships across Amazon Ads. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 10+ years of building and leading large teams and working in matrixed operating structures experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent Experience working and communicating with multiple stakeholders, C-level executives and cross functional teams or equivalent Experience in strategic thinking about business, enterprise software products, and new technology platforms and architectures or equivalent 10+ years digital advertising experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years of managing and developing high performance teams experience A strong track record in developing and launching go-to-market strategies within streaming and video. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit Posted: October 18, 2024
Dec 23, 2024
Full time
Job ID: Amazon Online UK Limited - D17 Amazon Ads is the digital advertising arm of Amazon and one of our fastest growing businesses. We operate at the intersection of commerce, entertainment and advertising, offering unique advertising products (Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands and Sponsored Display), enterprise ad tech (Amazon DSP, Amazon Ad Server, Amazon Marketing Cloud, Amazon Publisher Services) and a rich array of unique creative, format and measurement solutions. We offer advertisers premium brand placements on our owned and operated properties, including Thursday Night Football, FreeVee, Prime Video, Twitch, and FireTV as well as on third-party publishers via Amazon Publisher Services. We start with the customer and work backwards in everything we do, including in advertising. We believe that advertising, when done well, enhances the customer experience with delightful discovery for consumers and compelling performance for advertisers. The insights we deliver to advertisers and their partners enable them to build unique connections with consumers, from first discovery to loyalty in a unique and compelling way versus any other media platform at scale. We seek a seasoned leader to join us as Head of Twitch Go To Market (GTM) and Sales. This new role will report directly to the Director and GM, Twitch and be the leader for developing the unified go-to-market strategy and strategic execution for advertising solutions across all Twitch properties. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-growing and entrepreneurial organization, bringing innovation and growing adoption of Amazon Ads. We are seeking an innovative, creative, analytical and strategic thinker, who is passionate about digital media and the future of Twitch advertising. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems, works effectively with cross-functional teams and thrives in a fast-paced setting that is constantly evolving. This role will be highly visible with senior levels of Amazon, and will need to work collaboratively with internal management teams to understand where our relative advantages or risks lie, where new market segments and solutions should be created. The successful candidate will have a talent for responding effectively to industry direction, customer needs and competitive positioning. They are comfortable with ambiguity and juggling multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced dynamic environment. They possess high levels of creativity, independence, flexibility and attention to detail. In addition, this individual will be an independent thinker who can make convincing, information-based arguments. Key Job Responsibilities Drive the overall vision to grow our GTM approach across all Twitch properties. Develop the end-to-end strategy for positioning, pricing, packaging, and planning of Twitch advertising offerings. Customize the macro strategy for each sales geography and vertical. Aggregate VOC and partner with product teams to drive Twitch solutions for customers, produce stack-ranked set of priorities, and influence requirements, roadmap decisions and trade-offs. Engage with internal cross-functional teams including product, operations, legal, finance, and senior management to execute successfully on the needs of our customers. Effective at articulating and presenting complex concepts to cross-functional audiences using hard data and metrics to support assumptions. Hire, develop and lead a team of Twitch GTM and Sales Specialists. Develop and manage senior-level relationships across Amazon Ads. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 10+ years of building and leading large teams and working in matrixed operating structures experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent Experience working and communicating with multiple stakeholders, C-level executives and cross functional teams or equivalent Experience in strategic thinking about business, enterprise software products, and new technology platforms and architectures or equivalent 10+ years digital advertising experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years of managing and developing high performance teams experience A strong track record in developing and launching go-to-market strategies within streaming and video. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit Posted: October 18, 2024
Are you ready to lead and inspire a team that transforms complexity into clarity and creates experiences that are as intuitive as they are impactful? We are seeking a Director of Product Design to define and elevate the design, experience, and vision of our product suite. This is an opportunity to influence not just the product, but how people interact with technology to achieve their goals. You'll report to the VP of Product Design and be based in London, collaborating closely with cross-functional leaders to deliver a product that is elegant in its simplicity and powerful in its capability. Your Mission You'll take the lead on two pivotal areas of our Work OS as we continue to enhance our platform for mid-market and enterprise users: Reporting & Analytics: Envision tools that turn data into stories. You'll drive the creation of intuitive, visually compelling reporting features that empower users to make sense of trends and insights effortlessly with beautiful data viz. Your team will innovate ways to make crafting, sharing, and automating reports seamless and accessible. Core Enterprise Capabilities: Guide the development of scalable frameworks for navigation, role management, and permissions that can support organisations ranging from a handful of users to thousands. Your designs will ensure that no matter the scale, users have clarity, control, and confidence in how they engage with our platform. About The Role Are you ready to lead and inspire a team that transforms complexity into clarity and creates experiences that are as intuitive as they are impactful? We are seeking a Director of Product Design to define and elevate the design, experience, and vision of our product suite. This is an opportunity to influence not just the product, but how people interact with technology to achieve their goals. You'll report to the VP of Product Design and be based in London, collaborating closely with cross-functional leaders to deliver a product that is elegant in its simplicity and powerful in its capability. Your Mission You'll take the lead on two pivotal areas of our Work OS as we continue to enhance our platform for mid-market and enterprise users: Reporting & Analytics: Envision tools that turn data into stories. You'll drive the creation of intuitive, visually compelling reporting features that empower users to make sense of trends and insights effortlessly with beautiful data viz. Your team will innovate ways to make crafting, sharing, and automating reports seamless and accessible. Core Enterprise Capabilities: Guide the development of scalable frameworks for navigation, role management, and permissions that can support organisations ranging from a handful of users to thousands. Your designs will ensure that no matter the scale, users have clarity, control, and confidence in how they engage with our platform. Your Responsibilities Build and manage a talented, diverse, inclusive team of product designers and managers who consistently deliver on projects and are well-balanced across a range of design skill sets. Drive collaboration and vision across the company to create alignment on priorities and execution of product design. Shape the product vision and roadmap for both short-term and long-term. Partner closely with a team of product managers, engineers, UX writers, UX researchers, and data scientists to deliver high-quality experiences for people across markets, platforms, and product surfaces. Oversee multiple projects and scale design resources accordingly, ensuring deadlines are met, your org is effective, and team members are set up for success by setting clear and measurable goals. Develop design talent and build a thriving culture where designers grow in their careers and feel a strong sense of inclusion and belonging. Design and scale the organization and equip the team for success in their goals. Your Experience & Skills 10+ years of experience in product design, with a portfolio showcasing exceptional work in areas like data visualization and scalable frameworks. A proven track record of developing information architecture and navigation structures that bring clarity and order to complex systems. 5+ years of leadership experience, including recruiting, mentoring, and growing teams to reach their full potential. The ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines, ensuring that diverse perspectives contribute to thoughtful, well-rounded solutions. Experience in building strategic design practices and embedding them into a fast-paced, dynamic environment. A combination of creativity and analytical thinking, with the ability to balance user needs and business goals. We want you to be able to do the best work of your life, and have a life! This is more than a design leadership position; it's an opportunity to shape how people work and collaborate at scale. Your work will not only define the user experience for today but set the standard for the future. You'll lead a team of passionate, talented individuals who are committed to solving meaningful problems with creativity and precision. If you're ready to inspire, lead, and create, we'd love to hear from you. We believe in equal opportunity. is an equal opportunity employer and bans discrimination and harassment of any kind. is committed to the standard of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to creating and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of any personal characteristic. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, regardless of their race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family or parental status, physical or mental disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where operates. is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodation to applicants with any disabilities. If you think you may require accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please send a request to . All requests for accommodation are treated confidentially, as practical and permitted by law. Meet the Design team Our design guild is composed of Marketing, Product, Internal Brand, and motion teams. We take pride in the fact that all aspects of design are done by us, whether it's branding, printed materials, animation, web, and mobile design. Our designers lead complex processes and create a product that people love and marketing content that is creative, unconventional and impactful. It is our mission to build an all-round high-end experience for our customers. Watch Meytal & Evgeniy talk about our automations & integrations
Dec 22, 2024
Full time
Are you ready to lead and inspire a team that transforms complexity into clarity and creates experiences that are as intuitive as they are impactful? We are seeking a Director of Product Design to define and elevate the design, experience, and vision of our product suite. This is an opportunity to influence not just the product, but how people interact with technology to achieve their goals. You'll report to the VP of Product Design and be based in London, collaborating closely with cross-functional leaders to deliver a product that is elegant in its simplicity and powerful in its capability. Your Mission You'll take the lead on two pivotal areas of our Work OS as we continue to enhance our platform for mid-market and enterprise users: Reporting & Analytics: Envision tools that turn data into stories. You'll drive the creation of intuitive, visually compelling reporting features that empower users to make sense of trends and insights effortlessly with beautiful data viz. Your team will innovate ways to make crafting, sharing, and automating reports seamless and accessible. Core Enterprise Capabilities: Guide the development of scalable frameworks for navigation, role management, and permissions that can support organisations ranging from a handful of users to thousands. Your designs will ensure that no matter the scale, users have clarity, control, and confidence in how they engage with our platform. About The Role Are you ready to lead and inspire a team that transforms complexity into clarity and creates experiences that are as intuitive as they are impactful? We are seeking a Director of Product Design to define and elevate the design, experience, and vision of our product suite. This is an opportunity to influence not just the product, but how people interact with technology to achieve their goals. You'll report to the VP of Product Design and be based in London, collaborating closely with cross-functional leaders to deliver a product that is elegant in its simplicity and powerful in its capability. Your Mission You'll take the lead on two pivotal areas of our Work OS as we continue to enhance our platform for mid-market and enterprise users: Reporting & Analytics: Envision tools that turn data into stories. You'll drive the creation of intuitive, visually compelling reporting features that empower users to make sense of trends and insights effortlessly with beautiful data viz. Your team will innovate ways to make crafting, sharing, and automating reports seamless and accessible. Core Enterprise Capabilities: Guide the development of scalable frameworks for navigation, role management, and permissions that can support organisations ranging from a handful of users to thousands. Your designs will ensure that no matter the scale, users have clarity, control, and confidence in how they engage with our platform. Your Responsibilities Build and manage a talented, diverse, inclusive team of product designers and managers who consistently deliver on projects and are well-balanced across a range of design skill sets. Drive collaboration and vision across the company to create alignment on priorities and execution of product design. Shape the product vision and roadmap for both short-term and long-term. Partner closely with a team of product managers, engineers, UX writers, UX researchers, and data scientists to deliver high-quality experiences for people across markets, platforms, and product surfaces. Oversee multiple projects and scale design resources accordingly, ensuring deadlines are met, your org is effective, and team members are set up for success by setting clear and measurable goals. Develop design talent and build a thriving culture where designers grow in their careers and feel a strong sense of inclusion and belonging. Design and scale the organization and equip the team for success in their goals. Your Experience & Skills 10+ years of experience in product design, with a portfolio showcasing exceptional work in areas like data visualization and scalable frameworks. A proven track record of developing information architecture and navigation structures that bring clarity and order to complex systems. 5+ years of leadership experience, including recruiting, mentoring, and growing teams to reach their full potential. The ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines, ensuring that diverse perspectives contribute to thoughtful, well-rounded solutions. Experience in building strategic design practices and embedding them into a fast-paced, dynamic environment. A combination of creativity and analytical thinking, with the ability to balance user needs and business goals. We want you to be able to do the best work of your life, and have a life! This is more than a design leadership position; it's an opportunity to shape how people work and collaborate at scale. Your work will not only define the user experience for today but set the standard for the future. You'll lead a team of passionate, talented individuals who are committed to solving meaningful problems with creativity and precision. If you're ready to inspire, lead, and create, we'd love to hear from you. We believe in equal opportunity. is an equal opportunity employer and bans discrimination and harassment of any kind. is committed to the standard of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to creating and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of any personal characteristic. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, regardless of their race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family or parental status, physical or mental disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where operates. is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodation to applicants with any disabilities. If you think you may require accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please send a request to . All requests for accommodation are treated confidentially, as practical and permitted by law. Meet the Design team Our design guild is composed of Marketing, Product, Internal Brand, and motion teams. We take pride in the fact that all aspects of design are done by us, whether it's branding, printed materials, animation, web, and mobile design. Our designers lead complex processes and create a product that people love and marketing content that is creative, unconventional and impactful. It is our mission to build an all-round high-end experience for our customers. Watch Meytal & Evgeniy talk about our automations & integrations
Director - SAP Consulting Apply Locations: London Time Type: Full time Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago Job Requisition ID: 90021 About the role Gartner Consulting is looking for an experienced SAP Director to help develop and mature their SAP capability. The role is expected to deliver services across the end-to-end SAP strategy and implementation lifecycle, building practice capability to drive accelerated client value and impact across industries such as manufacturing, retail, consumer goods, utilities, pharma/life sciences, or oil & gas. The successful candidate will enhance the ERP/SAP capability alongside a focused team of SAP practitioners who are seeking to empower our clients' capabilities across the EMEA region. Our objective is to deliver increased value to our clients beyond strategy development and towards transformational value realization. Therefore, the successful candidate will proactively seek opportunities to develop and mature the Enterprise Applications consulting service with a focus on SAP, which will also include SAP strategy, assurance, programme management, and architecture definition. We seek candidates who have strong and recent experience in delivering end-to-end ERP/SAP transformation programmes from an initial strategic assessment, target definition, and business case through implementation and go-live for large and global enterprises. The candidate will be self-motivated and willing to drive the maturity of the Gartner Enterprise Applications capability, including: Identification of enhanced capability growth opportunities. Developing go-to-market plans and execution thereof. Enhancing approaches/methodologies and tooling to accelerate client impact as well as leveraging Gartner research where suitable. Providing key deliverable quality assurance. What you'll need: Consulting Experience in Practice & Capability Development: Extensive client-facing consulting experience ideally from a tier 1 consultancy. Excellent executive communication skills at CxO level. Willingness to develop strategic analysis and presentations for clients with the support of concise capable teams using PowerPoint. Good knowledge of competitor services offerings in SAP Strategic advisory, Implementation, and Assurance. Experience leading or willingness to contribute to the development of an existing SAP capability - maturing and refining the existing SAP service offering including the activities and deliverables to provide strategic as-is assessment and target state definition, and implementation roadmap. Willingness to work with clients across EMEA (limited travel). Eligible for UK Security Clearance. In addition, you will ideally have experience in both pre-sales and implementation work. However, if your skillset focuses on one more than the other, please do not hesitate to apply. In particular, the following experience would be valuable: Presales: Strategic assessments and direction setting for customers, including current state assessment, strategic optioneering, and target state definition. Business case development for S/4HANA. Programme definition and planning/roadmapping. Implementation costing/estimation. Solution Integrator contracting/contract assessments. Implementation: Prior experience in a "techno-functional" role and currently working within SAP programme management or SAP Enterprise Architecture. Experience of delivering multiple E2E implementations across Large Enterprise SAP projects from strategy to delivery. Senior or leadership role in 2+ large migrations to S/4 HANA (ideally in industries such as manufacturing, retail, consumer goods, utilities, pharma/life sciences, or oil & gas). Good understanding of the process and activities required, as well as knowledge of how to baseline the existing SAP/ERP solutions, and plan for a transition to an S/4 HANA-enabled target state. Awareness of different ERP solutions and common approaches for strategy development/assessment (using Gartner research as an additional source). Who are we? At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world. Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities. Since our founding in 1979, we've grown to more than 20,000 associates globally who support 15,000 client enterprises in 90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting, and substantive work that matters. That's why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy, and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here. What makes Gartner a great place to work? Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance. We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients. Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and generations. We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work. What do we offer? Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation, and disproportionate rewards for top performers. In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive - working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging, and inspiring. Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us. The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity. Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company's career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at +1 or by sending an email to . By submitting your information and application, you confirm that you have read and agree to the country or regional recruitment notice linked below applicable to your place of residence. Gartner Applicant Privacy Link: For efficient navigation through the application, please only use the back button within the application, not the back arrow within your browser.
Dec 22, 2024
Full time
Director - SAP Consulting Apply Locations: London Time Type: Full time Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago Job Requisition ID: 90021 About the role Gartner Consulting is looking for an experienced SAP Director to help develop and mature their SAP capability. The role is expected to deliver services across the end-to-end SAP strategy and implementation lifecycle, building practice capability to drive accelerated client value and impact across industries such as manufacturing, retail, consumer goods, utilities, pharma/life sciences, or oil & gas. The successful candidate will enhance the ERP/SAP capability alongside a focused team of SAP practitioners who are seeking to empower our clients' capabilities across the EMEA region. Our objective is to deliver increased value to our clients beyond strategy development and towards transformational value realization. Therefore, the successful candidate will proactively seek opportunities to develop and mature the Enterprise Applications consulting service with a focus on SAP, which will also include SAP strategy, assurance, programme management, and architecture definition. We seek candidates who have strong and recent experience in delivering end-to-end ERP/SAP transformation programmes from an initial strategic assessment, target definition, and business case through implementation and go-live for large and global enterprises. The candidate will be self-motivated and willing to drive the maturity of the Gartner Enterprise Applications capability, including: Identification of enhanced capability growth opportunities. Developing go-to-market plans and execution thereof. Enhancing approaches/methodologies and tooling to accelerate client impact as well as leveraging Gartner research where suitable. Providing key deliverable quality assurance. What you'll need: Consulting Experience in Practice & Capability Development: Extensive client-facing consulting experience ideally from a tier 1 consultancy. Excellent executive communication skills at CxO level. Willingness to develop strategic analysis and presentations for clients with the support of concise capable teams using PowerPoint. Good knowledge of competitor services offerings in SAP Strategic advisory, Implementation, and Assurance. Experience leading or willingness to contribute to the development of an existing SAP capability - maturing and refining the existing SAP service offering including the activities and deliverables to provide strategic as-is assessment and target state definition, and implementation roadmap. Willingness to work with clients across EMEA (limited travel). Eligible for UK Security Clearance. In addition, you will ideally have experience in both pre-sales and implementation work. However, if your skillset focuses on one more than the other, please do not hesitate to apply. In particular, the following experience would be valuable: Presales: Strategic assessments and direction setting for customers, including current state assessment, strategic optioneering, and target state definition. Business case development for S/4HANA. Programme definition and planning/roadmapping. Implementation costing/estimation. Solution Integrator contracting/contract assessments. Implementation: Prior experience in a "techno-functional" role and currently working within SAP programme management or SAP Enterprise Architecture. Experience of delivering multiple E2E implementations across Large Enterprise SAP projects from strategy to delivery. Senior or leadership role in 2+ large migrations to S/4 HANA (ideally in industries such as manufacturing, retail, consumer goods, utilities, pharma/life sciences, or oil & gas). Good understanding of the process and activities required, as well as knowledge of how to baseline the existing SAP/ERP solutions, and plan for a transition to an S/4 HANA-enabled target state. Awareness of different ERP solutions and common approaches for strategy development/assessment (using Gartner research as an additional source). Who are we? At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world. Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities. Since our founding in 1979, we've grown to more than 20,000 associates globally who support 15,000 client enterprises in 90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting, and substantive work that matters. That's why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy, and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here. What makes Gartner a great place to work? Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance. We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients. Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and generations. We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work. What do we offer? Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation, and disproportionate rewards for top performers. In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive - working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging, and inspiring. Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us. The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity. Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company's career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at +1 or by sending an email to . By submitting your information and application, you confirm that you have read and agree to the country or regional recruitment notice linked below applicable to your place of residence. Gartner Applicant Privacy Link: For efficient navigation through the application, please only use the back button within the application, not the back arrow within your browser.