Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect

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Role Purpose

The Solutions Architect plays a pivotal role in bridging business strategy with technical execution. This hands-on role ensures enterprise software solutions are designed and delivered to enable operational efficiency, support business goals, and deliver long-term value. Acting as a trusted advisor to both business and technology teams, the Solutions Architect drives the successful implementation of scalable, fit-for-purpose solutions aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives.

Key ResponsibilitieS:

• Business Alignment: Translate business processes and functional requirements into solution architecture. Deliver implementation projects on time, on budget, and within scope, ensuring seamless integration with business systems.
• End-to-End Solution Ownership: Lead the configuration of software implementations to ensure solutions are business-ready, future-proof, and outcome-driven.
• Technical Delivery Oversight: Supervise build/configuration activities in alignment with design specifications and support solution testing.
• User Enablement: Contribute to the development and delivery of training materials for Super Users and End Users.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with key business stakeholders to shape solutions, build alignment, and ensure technology investments meet operational needs. Build trust and confidence in solution direction and delivery.
• Risk & Impact Analysis: Identify and address technical and business risks early, proactively mitigating impacts on scope, timeline, or operations.
• Governance & Assurance: Ensure designs comply with enterprise architecture principles, security standards, compliance, and continuity planning.
• Vendor & Partner Collaboration: Work closely with third-party vendors and delivery partners to realize solution value.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement feedback mechanisms and performance tracking to enhance design methods, frameworks, and post-launch optimization.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Proven capacity to align technical solutions with measurable business outcomes
• Experience with large-scale software configuration and implementation
• Strong understanding of business processes, change management, and operational impacts
• Collaborative mindset across business, project, development, and vendor teams

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline (preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in solution architecture/software implementation within engineering or related sectors
• Deltek Costpoint expertise is highly desirable
• Certifications in project delivery methodologies (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2) are advantageous
• Familiarity with business domains such as finance, supply chain, customer experience, or operations is a plus

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Solutions Architect looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.