Senior Proposition Solutions Architect | Ocado Intelligent Automation | Hatfield | Hybrid (2 days office)
Ocado OIA (Ocado Intelligent Automation) is a division within Ocado Technology that focuses on developing advanced automation and robotics systems for Ocado's smart warehouses and fulfilment centres. This unit works on creating solutions that enable the automation of various logistical tasks, including order picking, packing, and inventory management, often using robotics, AI, and machine learning to optimise these processes.
OIA’s technology is integral to Ocado's strategy of licensing its logistics and fulfilment solutions to other retailers worldwide, helping them build automated, efficient, and scalable online grocery operations.
About the role:
As part of growing the Ocado business, we have recently announced a new mission to sell our unique ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) product to organisations operating outside of grocery e-commerce across the globe.
As one of the key technical experts within the division, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with the wider business to support the sales and implementation of our core products for clients worldwide. You will accompany the Sales team on Client site visits to explain our solution and understand, capture and communicate their requirements.
What We’re Looking For:
- Solutions Architect Experience: Demonstrated expertise in architecting and implementing technology solutions.
- Client Management: Experience working in technology companies, managing client needs and requirements effectively.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of operational processes and material flows (Ideally) in automated warehouse environments.
- Technical Communication: Ability to explain technical subjects and technologies to operational and non-technical stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Management: Proven client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
- Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong analytical skills.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Comfortable working across internal and external teams to deliver outcomes effectively.
- Adaptability: Able to tailor style and approach to suit various stakeholders, clients, and situations.
- Results-Oriented: Proven ability to deliver results and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What do I get in return:
- Hybrid working (2 days in the office)
- 30 days work from anywhere globally
- Remote working for the month of August
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after 5 years service (plus optional holiday purchase)
- Pension scheme (various options available including employer contribution matching up to 7%)
- Private Medical Insurance
- 22 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (once relevant service requirements complete)
- Train Ticket loan (interest-free)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Opportunity to participate in Share save and Buy as You Earn share schemes
- 15% discount on Ocado.com and free delivery for all employees
- Income Protection(can be up to 50% of salary for 3 years) and Life Assurance(3 x annual salary)
- Free shuttle bus to and from Hatfield train station
Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, or disability or union membership status.
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What We Do
When our journey started, we were all about changing the way people shop for groceries. Nearly 20 years later, we’re a FTSE 100, client-focused business that provides services, technology, and automation to grocery e-commerce businesses around the world.
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