Solutions Architect - Customer Planning and Trade Promotion Management (TPM), Global Pet Nutrition
Mars
- London
- Permanent
- Part-time
Knowledge of integration products (Mulesoft) desirableEstablished and deep understanding of a range of technology solutions & business process, across Sales, Marketing, growth, sales finance domain.Proven track record of delivering value through digital & data products in a fast-paced, agile environment.Proven track record of selecting and configuring cloud/SaaS solutions in a sustainable fashion whilst catering for complex business needs in a global organisation.Knowledge of Azure based big data platform & exposure to other clouds such as GCP, SFCD is desirable.Proven track record of presenting solution options to design authorities and governance forumsProven track record to master new and emerging technologiesSuccessful experience, established over several years, to perform architecture leadership within a Technology environmentA strong customer centric mindset especially within an internal customer base with the purpose of driving adoption and useStrategic thinking, problem solving and innovation, with the ability to anticipate and navigate challenges and opportunities.Excellent in engaging with technical and functional leadership in a matrix organization.Ability to navigate complex matrix organisationMotivational and thought leadingAbility to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and manage multiple prioritiesExperience working in a multi-region business team with potentially conflicting needs/views and ability to navigate a complex organizational landscapeMust be customer focused with demonstrated ability to form productive relationship including business & DT leadersLearning agility and desire to learn new technology and business.What will be your key responsibilities?Mars Principles: Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.Strategy and Thought Leadership: Work with PN Digital Leadership & TPM product leadership to create and execute the Customer Planning & TPM strategy and roadmap for the Pet Nutrition segment, in alignment with the Pet Nutrition’s business strategic priorities and goals. Bring the "outside-In" by maintaining an external network of digital professionals to deliver value faster and build our capabilities of the future.Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PN brand, Marketing/sales/Growth/SRM, CMI, Digital Leadership & TPM and Analytics product teams. You align with and support Enterprise architecture efforts in Mars Petcare, corporate EA, GDO, CISO teams.Architectural guidance, governance, review and assurance: you are accountable for effective and proportionate governance to approve or reject high level solution designs, solution architectures, other Technology services, including granting waivers where justified. You ensure that critical Customer Planning & TPM design decisions and issues escalated by delivery teams across PN DT & business are reviewed and resolved promptly. You ensure that the governance, review and assurance processes provide insight and information to drive future revisions of the strategy and roadmap. You drive architectural governance, review and assurance in partnership with the Technology Leadership Team, PN/Petcare/Corporate EAs and colleagues in the wider Mars PN.Roadmap to achieve the target architecture: you are accountable for setting out a roadmap to move from the current state architecture to the target architecture for TPM product, taking account of the change portfolio and expected future change plans. You ensure that the roadmap is maintained to account for evolving requirements. You will also consider Market Archetypes where appropriate to ensure relevant solutions are proposed and implemented.Work with development team & Architecture Leadership: you are expected to work with development teams/Sis to guide and offer expert advice to ensure the application is built the highest standards and is in line with Mars PN EA architecture principles and above all, the solutions meet business requirements. Ensure comprehensive documentation, including solution architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and user guides are produced.What can you expect from Mars?Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.Join a purpose-driven company where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.#LI-RM2
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