Group Enterprise Architect – Interim – 6 Month Contract
Division: Corporate
Location: Glasgow Hybrid
Purpose of Role: Weir Group PLC is seeking a visionary Group Application Architect to step in to cover a period of absence within the team. As a vital member of the Enterprise Architecture team, you will lead the application domain across the group and drive strategic initiatives for transformation and simplification. You will also helm the overall design governance process, chair the global design review board, and ensure that all change initiatives have effective designs that align with business and architectural strategies. You will be working with stakeholders across multiple cultures and time zones, embedding good practice and championing the architectural “North Star”.
What we offer: At Weir, we are proud to provide reward on a basis which is fair and attractive, including a competitive benefits package. Through our ‘We are Weir’ framework, we focus on the importance of our people and the contribution they make to our organisation.
* Health & Wellbeing: We have built a Health and Wellness framework focusing on Culture & Leadership, Safety & Environmental, Mental Wellbeing, Physical Wellbeing, Digital Wellbeing and Financial Wellbeing for different parts of the business to bring to life in a way that is most meaningful for them.
* Grow your Own Way: This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
* Be You and Belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where everyone's contribution is recognised and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves.
Key Responsibilities:
* Application Strategy: Own the group wide application strategy and “North Star” ensuring it is aligned with the overall business strategy and simplification goals.
* Application Change: Collaborating with global stakeholders to prioritise roadmaps that align with the strategy and steer scope and deliverables for best value.
* Application Catalogue: Maintaining and communicate the current and target state application catalogue and recommendations for investment, elimination etc.
* Governance: Working across all architectural domains, managing the architectural design approval process, chairing the design review board, and aligning changes with overall strategy.
* Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
* Detailed knowledge of application and solution design and integration, both traditional and cloud based.
* Detailed knowledge of application lifecycle management.
* Detailed knowledge of architectural governance.
* Knowledge and “generalist” experience of most technology domains, with a demonstrable ability to apply to new problems as required.
Must be permanently authorised to work in the country to which you are applying, without sponsorship.
We are Weir! Founded in 1871, Weir engineers solutions that improve safety, efficiency and sustainability – helping to provide the essential resources needed by a growing world. We are a global family. We are proud of our unique blend of talent, technology and culture. We are here to inspire you to do the best work of your life!
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
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