Principal Solutions Architect

• Define enterprise aligned solution architectures for programme controls platforms covering cost, schedule, risk, performance reporting and data governance
• Lead evaluation, selection, design and configuration of programme controls systems such as EcoSys, Oracle Primavera P6 and Unifier, Aconex, CDEs including SharePoint and ProjectWise, and related digital delivery tools
• Translate business, PMO and programme requirements into scalable, secure and maintainable solution designs aligned to enterprise architecture standards and major programme delivery strategies
• Design and govern integration architectures across APIs, data pipelines, reporting tools and wider programme delivery systems to ensure seamless interoperability and consistency of controls data
• Identify architectural risks, constraints and dependencies, develop mitigation strategies and ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, resilience and security requirements
• Act as the technical authority for implementation teams, software vendors and delivery partners, ensuring solutions meet business, technical and quality specifications throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Support digital transformation across PMO and project controls, including process harmonisation, standardisation, change adoption and optimisation of digital ways of working
• Provide strategic architectural input across bidding, mobilisation and programme delivery phases, advising on technology roadmaps, solution options and implementation approaches

• Strong experience designing and implementing Programme Management and Project Controls technology solutions, ideally within major capital programmes or complex delivery environments
• Solid understanding of core project controls processes, including cost management, planning and scheduling, risk, change control, governance and performance reporting
• Hands on experience with project controls and EPPM platforms including EcoSys, Primavera P6, Primavera Unifier, Aconex and CDEs such as SharePoint and ProjectWise
• Ability to design robust technical architectures covering integration models, data structures, coding frameworks, workflow design and interoperability patterns relevant to project controls ecosystems
• Experience assessing and optimising existing systems architectures, identifying opportunities to improve reliability, scalability and analytical capability
• Background supporting digital transformation in PMO and project controls, including business process improvement, operating model changes and standardisation of ways of working
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, capable of articulating technical trade offs, solution options and dependencies to non technical audiences
• Strong analytical and data modelling capabilities, with experience shaping structured programme data environments for integrated reporting and performance analytics
• Experience designing, implementing or supporting PMO and Project Controls systems including EcoSys, Primavera P6, Unifier, Aconex or equivalent EPPM technologies
• Proven experience evaluating, configuring and deploying COTS and SaaS solutions using structured assessment, selection and implementation methodologies
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, MODAF or NAF and their application within programme delivery and governance environments
• Familiarity with DevOps aligned delivery practices and CI and CD concepts, particularly relating to integration environments, automated deployment models and cloud based delivery pipelines
• Experience with reporting and analytics tools including Power BI, Tableau or equivalent BI platforms used for programme performance reporting
• Strong understanding of integration technologies including API design, ETL processes, data pipelines and interoperability standards relevant to controls ecosystems
• Degree in engineering, computer science, project management or a related discipline or equivalent professional experience

APM, PMI or similar project and programme management certification

• Work-life balance and flexibility
• hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations