As part of a major technology transformation programme our client is seeking a Solution Architect with experience in Fleet Management or Asset Management project delivery. 

Principle Accountabilities / Responsibilities for the Solution Architect:

• Perform the role of Solution Architect within a Fleetwave transformation project, ensuring the proposed design/ change meets the agreed solution design principals, ensuring a best practice solution design and build. 
• Responsible for the design of the Technical, Solution and Transition Architectures.
• Work with internal and external teams to ensure the delivery of a best practice solution design that meets business requirements, design principles and is value for money.
• Provide expert guidance and technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from initial conception to implementation and deployment, ensuring solutions meet quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Work with Transformation programme architecture team to ensure that a holistic view of the end-to-end architecture across the application architecture is maintained.
• Work with project/ programme teams with a delivery focus to ensure build, migration, testing and cutover activities are successful; ensuring design objectives and design principles are maintained.
• Identify potential risks and challenges associated with solution implementation, proactively mitigating risks and developing contingency plans to ensure successful delivery.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, including solution architecture diagrams, design documents, and technical specifications, and communicate complex concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Review all internal and external created solution documentation to ensure they meet best practice

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar role, with a track record of designing and delivering complex, enterprise-scale solutions.
• Experience of working in a Fleet Management or Asset Maintenance application landscape.
• Deep understanding of software architecture principles, cloud technologies, modern development methodologies and tier one ERP software applications (e.g. MS Dynamics D365)
• An understanding of the Azure Integration Services tools and services used to integrate cloud technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into practical, scalable solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with a proactive and collaborative approach to driving results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF,) are a plus.