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This team forms part of the IT Plan & Architecture function within CIO. You'll be accountable for setting the technology strategic direction crafting transition roadmaps, End State Architecture and associated governance.
You'll ensure that the business and technology are in alignment by linking the business Mission, Vision and Major Goals to its technology architecture. Be accountable for providing technology direction, influencing business partners, wider technology teams and other external partners to achieve the ESA for their area.
This requires a clear financial understanding of the contract terms & conditions to ensure transparency on the transformation investment required to optimise the long-term viability of the digital & IT (Specific Architecture Domain) estate, innovating and optimising delivery plans to realise VMO2 business objectives.
You will be an outstanding communicator influencing and handling across the business to underpin the technologies, software development approaches and assurance across all IT aspects of the ESA, demonstrate Technology leadership champion agile delivery methodologies and be seen as a trusted partner for VMo2 and Key Customers at all levels.
Applies innovative expertise to solving outstanding and sophisticated problems aligning closely the Digital and Core-IT capabilities.
Who we are
The UK's fastest broadband network. The nation's best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.
Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.
Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.
Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all
Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.
The must haves
* Experience with applying validated Architecture methodologies (TOGAF certified)
* Level of partner communications & engagement influencing VMO2 & Business collaborator
* Deep understanding of at least 3 Digital IT technology domains and all other domains and business associated context
* Demonstrate driving the evolution of maturity of EA capability, maintaining a good understanding of assigned capability areas.
* Financial awareness, budgeting managing and driving down TCO
* Proven record of virtual Team leadership skills
The other stuff we are looking for
* Responsible for communicating and actively seeking feedback on the Corporate architecture roadmaps and plans. Key partners to include COO, IT CIO, HR, Finance, Portfolio CIO, Director of Business, Director of Products. Use a highly developed business insight and knowledge of business to influence others both directly & indirectly to achieve business results.
* Deliver artefacts and supporting documentation for Corporate systems. Accountable for ensuring all of architecture artefacts such as architecture steers, Line of Business roadmaps and architecture principles are in line with end state architecture.
* Bring and Find opportunities for innovation across the enterprise.
* Support RFI and RFP processes for new application component assessments, in collaboration with collaborators (and/or suppliers).
* In depth technical knowledge for architectural domain, delivery methodologies, project management and influencing skills, and will also represent VMO2 externally.
What's in it for you
Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.
Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you'd like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you're covered no matter what life throws your way.
Next steps
If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a 2-stage interview.
When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you're offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.
Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.
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