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SalarySSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
About the Role
Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Reading, Havant, Glasgow and Perth
Salary: £74,600 - £112,000 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The Head of Architecture for Corporate Services, IT M&A role is accountable for the IT strategy and architecture development of Corporate Services systems to meet Business and IT requirements. They are also responsible and accountable for the direction, management and development of a team of architects. The role holder will ensure their teams work with Delivery and Business Functions to realise value, deliverables and operations, aligning to business prioritised Product Roadmaps, Security guidance & SSE Group policies.
- Architecture design authority spanning portfolios of £20m plus.
- Leading the alignment of group and technology strategy across group corporate services and international corporate service domains. This should include extensive experience of ERP platforms, ideally Oracle, including work and asset management, supply chain, HCM and Financials.
- Contribute to the IT Leadership Team improving the capability & effectiveness of IT within Corporate Services and IT Mergers and Acquisitions areas. Create a high performing team.
- Lead the evolution and adoption of emerging technology approaches for application, integration, cloud and data.
- Lead the architecture development and support the transition of Group services to cloud. Define a target architecture for Group expansion and M&A activity.
- Realise the Business and IT objectives and key results as defined in the programme and the relevant product roadmaps.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Considerable previous experience managing and developing teams with motivational leadership ability.
- Significant experience of relevant hands-on design and implementation experience in IT, and specific knowledge of some of the following: ERP, Business and IT Strategic Planning, Cloud Services, IT Operations, Application Development.
- Excellent interpersonal skills such as teamwork, negotiation and facilitation. You will also have excellent communication skills as well as analytical and technical skills too.
- Ideally you would have worked in a technically/organisationally complex environment as well as an environment that is undergoing change.
- You should have in depth understanding of IT products, services, systems and solutions.
About our Business
SSE IT underpins the technology needs of all the different businesses that make up the SSE group. From emerging technologies to data and analytics to cyber security - we power SSE's growth and enable it to generate value, while keeping it secure. As a trusted business partner that helps SSE lead in a low carbon world, we are proud of our service. Working for SSE IT is all about equipping SSE for now and the future.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
Further actions
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Kimberlee on 01738 341523.
Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
