Solutions Architecture Manager

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ScottishPowerDirect message the job poster from ScottishPowerScottishPower HQ, GlasgowSalary starting from £76,000 + bonus, car allowance and other excellent benefitsClosing Date: 15th of SeptemberHelp us create a better future, quickerThe position provides the management of the Solution Architecture function within the UK, working as part of the global organisation to support the implements a clearly defined strategic roadmap to support the business vision. ScottishPower has a variety of technologies, technology platforms, bespoke software applications and packaged applications across all businesses covering traditional Infrastructure and Software IT, emerging Digital IT and Operational Technologies all of which require to be selected, implemented, managed, evolved and retired in a defined and approved manner. The fundamental objective of this role is to ensure that ScottishPower has a defined Architecture Model covering all technology platforms and applications which is aligned to the Iberdrola group strategy and at the same time assists all ScottishPower business to deliver on its strategic objectives and business plans. The role promotes the group Architecture Model through regular technology awareness communications and ensures compliance through solution designs for business IT projects.

What You''ll Be Doing

Line Management of the UK Solution Architecture team and third-party technical consultants working as part of the UK IT Architecture team.

Support the definition and implementation of a single integrated function of Management of the IT Architecture in the Iberdrola Group, to make available the current portfolio of technologies with the most suitable and efficient information.

Implement, operate and manage the Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) Process to maintain the IT Architecture Model and ensure its applicability to business needs and IT strategy.

Participate in the definition, implementation and evolution of the Architecture IT strategic model and operation of the Iberdrola Group including IT standards, design patterns and communication plans to assure its adoption and buy-in within the UK.

Realise the technical design of the architecture of the business IT solutions within the UK

Contribute to the Iberdrola Group, a global vision of the state-of-the-art and best practice IT market generally, and in particular the implementation practices and technologies of architecture, and technological solutions in the Group.

Coordination of Annual Systems Planning of technology requirements (including high level designs, hardware, software and infrastructure services budget estimates) across all UK Businesses for input to Group PDS Planning process.

Alignment with Iberdrola Group technologies and the maintenance of the UK section of the Group Technology Blueprint.

Technology Evangelism – ensuring that technology standards and emerging changes are understood across the COE and TPOC teams.

Perform IT Governance process to align Business IT Solutions with approved and compliant standards.

Support digital transformation across ScottishPower businesses through the adoption of agile methodologies, management, identification and delivery of Disciplines inline with Digital Transformation programme

Ensure IT architectures and associated roadmaps are defined and communicated to all key stakeholders.

What You''ll Bring

Computer Science or relevant University degree / or equivalent industry experience

Good knowledge across a range of IT domains with an in-depth knowledge of certain technologies under his/her responsibility

Deep understanding of emerging Technologies, Industry Trends and IT Frameworks.

Continuous improvement oriented

Budget management experience

Project Management experience

Stakeholder Management experience

Purchasing processes, supplier management and service contracting experience

5 years’ experience in infrastructure life cycle management

3 years’ experience in Innovation management.

3 years’ experience people management as a team leader

Ability to promote key change at departmental or business level

Effectively participate in matrix management structures

An effective communicator with consulting experience across varied customers and industries

Knowledge across most aspects of infrastructure, application and operational disciplines with strong supporting knowledge of industry applications

Focal point for information requests and decision-making within IT; adept at prioritising and decision-making in demanding timescales

Business understanding of the Energy and Utility market to provide solutions for complex business problems

Experience translating complex technical issues into clear language for end results

Willingness to update knowledge as IT architectures and technologies evolve

Working within a UK-wide and international team; willingness to learn Spanish

Minimum Criteria

Experience of Infrastructure and Application architectures key from identifying customer requirements, evaluation of IT solutions and selecting design

Ability to feed application technology selections into Architecture Model for cross-business use

Significant IT experience from multiple application-based roles

Academic qualification from further education (degree or diploma) desirable

Good oral and written communication skills

Numerate and able to manage budgets or contracts with suppliers

Willingness to travel internationally on business

Team player with ability to foster efficient team working relationships

Driving licence

What’s In It For YouCompetitive salary with annual review. Pension scheme with company contribution match up to 10%.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase – extra annual leave

Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme

Payroll giving and charity matched funding

Technology Vouchers

Carbon emission reductions commitments

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Cycle to Work and public transport loans

Dental, private medical insurance and health plans

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Financial wellbeing support

Employee discounts on various services

Why ScottishPowerScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, a world leader in wind energy with a commitment to renewable energy and Net Zero. They offer diverse opportunities and support internal talent growth.

MobilityPlease note immigration requirements may apply for non-citizens. The company will support necessary immigration processes when required.

ImportantAdvert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before the Job Posting End Date: September-15-2025

Location: Paisley, Scotland, United ..... full job details .....