IT Architect in Farnborough, Hampshire

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast growing team.

Do you have experience of working in an Engineering & Manufacturing business and associated toolsets. You will use your knowledge and experience to set the vision and define the strategy to build and maintain Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions.

Reporting To
Reporting directly to the CTO you will design, develop and maintain the IT systems architecture for the facility to ensure that it meets the business requirements

Job Profile

You will be responsible for
* Translate business strategy and requirements into defined architectural solutions.
* Provide input into the strategic direction of technology investments
* Collaborate with other Subject Matter Experts to design integrated solutions.
* Recommend on appropriate technology options suited for the business capability to be delivered for a medium sized business.
* Design the PLM solution to integrate seamlessly with other tools, such as SAP.
* Ensure all designs and updates meet accreditation and security requirements.
* Plans, designs and integrates IT system components including hardware, software and services.
* Identify and assess suitable subcontractors for IT projects and overseeing their delivery.
* Working with Project Managers to ensure project delivery is on time, cost and quality.

Skills/Experience Required

* Degree level qualification in Information Technology or Computer Science.
* Experience within an IT architecture role.
* Experience with process and assembly manufacturing.
* Experience of PLM applications preferred
* Understanding of manufacturing / Supply Chain processes
* TOGAF or equivalent qualification (Desirable)
* Network Technologies such as CISCO, Juniper, Vocality (Desirable)
* MS Server and Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI) (Desirable)
* Project management experience (Desirable)

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday days

Travel

Occasional travel to other UK and overseas sites

Extension

Probable extension after initial contract duration

Base of Work

This role will be a hybrid role working from home and on site subject to business agreement - free parking is provided for this role

Reason for vacancy

Workload

Interview Process

Two stage interview - virtual / face to face on site

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.