Domain Architect - Corporate and Supply Chain

Working with the Architecture and Innovation Lead, Business and IT Delivery teams the domain architect will be responsible for building and maintaining a clear view of the IT landscape within the domain, the drivers for change, and articulate the need for change being driven by either the business or technology obsolescence or debt.

About the role

The Corporate and Supply Chain Domain Architect is responsible for leading and developing the future state architecture for the Corporate and Supply Chain domains including the delivery of solution architecture designs for projects. As the domain architect you will become the go-to person within IT when it comes to knowledge and understanding of the given domain.

This role will also lead solution design for projects within the domain. This will include the delivery of solutions options and high-level solution design, ensuring they are well documented, adhere to the core Harrods architectural principles and have been through appropriate governance.

The successful candidate will need to have a clear understanding of the domain, how current technology is used to deliver the function within Harrods, and be able to drive good solution architecture that delivers the desired outcomes for the business, while also ensuring a longer term view of its effect on the overall Harrods IT Landscape.

About you

You will have a strong understanding of technology used within at least two of the following functional areas - Buying and Merchandising, Finance, HR, Procurement, Supply Chain - ideally within a B2C business. Applicants must currently be working in a solution architect capacity, focusing on business applications, data, and integration.

Further to this, you will have the ability to document and articulate complex architectures at a high level for a given domain and the ability to deliver complex solution design covering data, application, and integration. You will have strong leadership skills and the ability to influence and persuade at all levels, as well as the ability to coach and mentor both the team and across the wider organisation

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise To You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 25 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

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