Solution Architect Job at ANS Group (Manchester)

Job Description

Solution Architects in ANS’ Business Applications team are a key pillar of our delivery architecture. They are rounded experts at the bleeding edge of the Business Applications suite and surrounding technology such as Power Platform, Azure and Modern Workplace. They are responsible for supporting the Head of Business Applications in key strategic areas; loving our customers, driving value, identifying opportunity, technology & people advancement through knowledge sharing, coaching, and mentoring, delivery best practice and actionable continuous improvement to enable us to deliver on our promise of a world class service.

Job Responsibility

Build strong confidence in ANS’ ability to deliver value beyond customer expectations
Act as a trusted advisor, understanding client business and technical landscapes
Identify and drive new engagement opportunities
Consistently produce high-quality deliverables that exceed expectations
Demonstrate clear ROI and secure adoption, case studies, and follow-on engagements
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in Business Applications (CE) and Power Platform
Maintain advanced knowledge of Azure, Modern Workplace, and supporting technologies
Ensure technical and implementation governance for high-quality outcomes
Design and maintain ALM frameworks and ADO practices
Collaborate with PMs and AMs to ensure successful delivery and uncover future phases
Apply Waterfall and Agile methodologies and organisational change management principles
Share best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement
Coach and mentor team members in technical, consulting, and project execution
Contribute to strategic initiatives and innovation
Support efforts to differentiate and accelerate company growth

Requirements

An expert in the Business Applications suite – able to demonstrate successfully leading scores of implementations of various tailored solutions with positive customer outcomes
This should include all core 1st party applications with complex migration and integration implementations across Azure and other technologies
Expert knowledge of Power Platform components, their capabilities, and their application in the technical landscape
Proven knowledge and experience implementing and maintaining ALM best practice and technical governance
Proven knowledge and experience implementing and maintaining Power Pages
Familiarity and implementation experience using Success by Design and Catalyst frameworks
Solid understanding of Agile methodologies as well as Organisation Change Management frameworks such as Prosci
Expert facilitator in business mapping, requirement gathering, blueprinting and evangelisation sessions with stakeholders
Demonstratable business, commercial, project and technical acumen in combination to deliver high quality solutions, based on accurate estimates and plans, to further enhance value to all stakeholders
A passionate leader, able to drive and organise their team to provide the most effective outcome for all engagements

What we offer

25 days’ holiday, plus you can buy up to 5 more days
Birthday off
An extra celebration day
5 days’ additional holiday in the year you get married
5 volunteer days
Private health insurance
Pension contribution match and 4 x life assurance
Flexible working and work from anywhere for up to 30 days per year (some exceptions)
Maternity: 16 weeks’ full pay
Paternity: 3 weeks’ full pay
Adoption: 16 weeks’ full pay
Company social events
Electric car scheme
12 days of personal growth development time
Ride to Work Scheme

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