SPECIALIST SOLUTION ARCHITECT LEAD

Responsible for supporting the development of the Enterprise Architecture capability within the MPN & Cloud technology portfolio, including Vodafone-Kyndryl Virtual Joint Venture, Public Cloud Resale and Multi-Edge Computing.
Key accountabilities and decision ownership.
Production and maintenance of architecture assessments and blueprints for solutions and roadmaps for their desired end-states – in the information system and technology architecture domains.
Capturing, documenting, and sharing Architecture best practices and building and maintaining relationships with other Architecture areas within Vodafone.
Providing guidance to product and solution architects/designers that are contributing to the Cloud & Edge Architecture or making use of it for Customer solutions.
Developing cross technology architecture strategy through the formation of working groups relating to enterprise product and business system technologies.
Assessment and approval of Kyndryl architecture and designs as proposed within the Virtual Joint Venture.
Core competencies, knowledge, and experience.
Self-motivated/self-starter with strong leadership, communication and influencing skills (up to C-Level) and the ability to build and maintain strong positive relationships with business users and stakeholders at all levels.
5+ years of working within a technology organisation in a similar role, leading end to end solution development / solution assurance and leading matrix teams.
Deep understanding and experience in the application of Architecture frameworks and techniques.
Experience in developing strategies and future state architectures across several domain areas.
Experience in implementing and adapting architecture techniques within multiple delivery scenarios (e.
., Waterfall, Agile, DevOps etc).
Degree level qualification.
Desirable technical / professional qualifications.
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., ODA), ITIL, SAFe, etc Not a perfect fit? Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background.
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Benefits #LI-Hybrid 2 days in office.
You also have 20 additional days of home working per year from anywhere in Spain.
25 days holiday (and additionally 24th and 31th December), with the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
Meal vouchers (in addition to the annual fixed remuneration) and flexible remuneration plan.
Free health insurance, life insurance and own medical services.
Physical and mental care health program.
Career development and continuous learning, which includes AI platform and learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning.
Optional retirement pension plan.
3 paid days leave for charity projects.
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