IT Solution Architect - Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Programme: LCST (Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation)
Location: Bristol
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Role Overview:
We are seeking an IT Solution Architect - Supply Chain Management (SCM) to join the Team in Bristol.
As an IT Solution Architect - Supply Chain Management (SCM) you will be responsible for architecting and designing an IT solution using supply chain management, ERP, business intelligence and integration with 3PL systems using EDI capabilities.
This role will assure that the solution architecture can meet the key project functional and non-functional requirements identified for a UK MOD fleet management programme.
You will provide support to the Head of Architect/Enterprise Architect on a variety of design decisions including solution evaluation and selection, buy vs. build vs reuse questions, early-phase project estimates, platform selection and technical designs. Ensuring compliance with all architecture directions and frameworks including technical, security, and regulatory standards. Supporting customer and stakeholder meetings and technical discussions.
The IT Solution Architect - Supply Chain Management (SCM) will lead the solution development for a project; through initial high-level technical design, into the detailed design phase, through the development lifecycle and into sustainment of the solution.
Skills Required:
- Previous experience as a Solutions Architect on large customer projects
- Experience architecting Inventory Management, and complex multi-stakeholder logistics/ supply chain management solutions using modern commercial solutions i.e. Manufacturing – Building IT solutions in Manufacturing/Repairs systems/domain, WMS – Warehouse Management System, TMS – Transport Management System, IBM Sterling OMS – Order Management System, ERP, ESB, Procurement, Business Intelligence, Data Warehouse, etc.), within a government customer environment
- Experience in Application Architecture and/or Integration architectural development at an enterprise level including knowledge of application integration concepts and technologies e.g. SOA, ESBs, EAI, XML, Web Services, E-Commerce Solutions, Service Management (ITSM, CSD) and Identity Management
- Cloud - Experience in Cloud would be preferable e.g., Migration from On-premise to AWS, building solutions using AWS Services
- Experience working collaboratively to develop a complex IT solution
- Strong consulting, leading and mentoring skills along with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
- Broad knowledge of and experience with a wide variety of application technologies, platforms, and tools including web-based systems, databases, middleware/integration technologies, security, and infrastructure
- Experience writing proposals
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
- Excellent analytical and technical skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field and/or extensive related experience
Skills Desired:
- Advanced degree in related technical field desired
- Order Management Solutions with both Functional and Technical Solution Architecture experience is preferred but not essential
- Experience in TAGAF/MODAF is desirable
- Experience working in a CMMI level 3 environment
Clearance Requirements:
- BPSS Pre-screening required to Start
- SC Required for role
Leidos UK! Join our team and discover a culture of collaboration, innovation, diversity, trust, caring management, communication transparency, work-life balance, and overall job satisfaction...
What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Dynamic Working
Commitment to Diversity:
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.
Who We Are:
The Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST) Programme for the UK Ministry of Defence is a critical effort to enhance and improve the UK’s defence supply chain. The programme provides essential services such as storage and distribution for the MOD's materiel, including a global freight service and the procurement and inventory management of 70,000 commodity NATO Stock Number (NSNs).
Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK's defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. For the first time, the MOD will see the whole picture, as it is happening.
What Makes Us Different:
Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.
Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.
People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.
Original Posting Date:2025-01-21
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
