Process Simplification & Automation Architect - Contract Role My client, a leading energy firm to find an experienced Process Simplification & Automation Architect for a 9-month contract role. This role offers the opportunity to drive process simplification, efficiency improvements, and innovation across multiple business units. Responsibilities: Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with stakeholders to define and execute the strategy for process simplification and efficiency improvements. Build relationships with senior business unit stakeholders to ensure technology alignment and support business transformation. Develop roadmaps to support decision-making and identify risks in architectural decisions. Influence business change programmes and ensure they align with global strategies. Roadmap Development and Execution: Collaborate with Engineering & Automation teams to develop and execute the process simplification and automation roadmap. Provide strategic guidance on technology solutions, ensuring they align with organisational strategies. Develop and manage Business Unit Technology Roadmaps and ensure adoption of emerging technologies. Lead relationships with strategic partners and oversee platforms within reference architecture. Delivery: Design and implement the automation roadmap for back-office processes, ensuring business value is prioritised. Ensure the security and compliance of data processing and automation with established standards and policies. Innovation and Emerging Technologies: Keep up-to-date with emerging technologies and assess their impact on the business. Provide thought leadership and guidance on technology adoption and drive innovation. Contribute to the Innovation Community of Practice through input on Business Unit opportunities. Governance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and security policies across projects. Refine and enforce architectural governance processes to ensure consistency across all platforms. Skills & Experience: Proven experience in process simplification, automation, and architecture design. Strong ability to develop and execute technology roadmaps, engaging with senior stakeholders across business units. Expertise in emerging technologies and evaluating their feasibility for adoption. Solid experience in ensuring compliance with industry standards and security policies. Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to foster a collaborative team environment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence business change strategies Please apply with your updated CV if you're interested in the role, or contact us for more information