Corporate Domain Architect

We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Domain Architect to join our IT team here at Harrods. You will lead the solution design for projects within the domain.

About The Role

As the Corporate Domain Architect you will be responsible for leading and developing the future state architecture for the Corporate domain including the delivery of solution architecture designs for projects.

You will also;

· Ensure that solutions are being delivered against the documented solution designs and that issues are resolved and design changes captured and documented and that the domain landscape artefacts reflect the changes

· Identify architectural debt and risks within the domain and work with the Enterprise Architect to drive these through to a future landscape and identify their related projects required to deliver the changes.

· Keep the Enterprise Architect, PMO, and project managers informed of progress against their assigned work.

· Work with the team to identify continuous improvement opportunities

· Maintain standards and processes to drive quality and consistency in Architecture deliverables.

· Adhere to and support ITPMO governance and processes.

About You

We are looking for someone who has a strong understanding of technology within a B2C business, including strong understanding of the following functional areas – Retail Store based solutions (POS, Digital Signage, Stock Management), Finance, HR, Partnerships, Legal, Procurement and Building Services. It important that you have a background in domain or solution architecture, with a clear understanding of the requirements of an IT Architecture team.

You will also have the following;

· Analytical skills with the ability to solve complex and ambiguous problems.

· Ability to build a consensus and drive and agree technical direction.

· Strong and clear leadership and the ability to influence and persuade at all levels.

· Previous experience with architectural frameworks, tools, service oriented architecture and building architectural artefacts

· Ability to document and articulate complex architectures at a high level for a given domain.

· Well-developed written and verbal communication,

About Us

As the world’s leading luxury retail emporium, we craft magic, memorable experiences for our customers and support our talented teams to become the best ambassadors for our global brand. We set the highest standards and reward the remarkable people who help us maintain them

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

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.

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.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods