Solutions Architect Executive

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are excited to be looking for a curious, proactive, and solutions-driven Solutions Architect Executive to join our Strategic Operations team. Our mission is to dig into the details of processes, technology, and projects to help our agency and our clients run like a well-oiled machine. From building advanced Excel models and developing custom Power Apps to exploring third-party digital tools, we are all about finding smarter, simpler, and more impactful ways of working. If you thrive on problem-solving, love making processes run smarter, and enjoy bringing people and technology together, this could be the perfect role for you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Investigate and map out existing workflows to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Propose and implement smarter, simpler solutions, from advanced Excel models to large-scale digital transformation projects
• Develop custom applications using Microsoft Power Apps to streamline both internal and client-facing processes
• Collaborate with external developers and third-party tools to deliver innovative digital solutions
• Dive into data sets and translate findings into insights, dashboards, and presentations that drive decision-making
• Construct dynamic Excel models and dashboards (with advanced formulas) to track performance metrics, revenue growth, and project milestones.
• Work closely with various project teams to scope out needs, define success metrics, and determine the resources required to roll out solutions.
• Coordinate projects end to end, from scoping needs and defining success metrics to managing timelines and resources
• Work closely with teams across departments, finance, consulting, IT and beyond, to ensure alignment and impact
• Present progress, solutions, and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear, engaging, and confident way

THIS COULD BE YOUR NEXT RIGHT MOVE IF:

• You are excited by the chance to explore and implement new technologies to improve the way teams work
• You naturally spot inefficiencies and cannot resist figuring out better, faster, smarter ways to do things
• You are confident in advanced Excel and comfortable building models, dashboards, and reports that make data come alive
• You are curious and quick to learn new tools, whether that is Power Apps, integrations, or other Microsoft 365 solutions
• You communicate clearly and engagingly, whether in writing, in person, or presenting to a room full of stakeholders
• You stay level-headed under pressure, manage multiple projects, and keep timelines on track
• You are collaborative, approachable, and enjoy building strong working relationships across teams

REQUIREMENTS

• The following are essential:
  • Proven experience with advanced Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables; VBA knowledge a plus)
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Power Apps or willingness to learn quickly
  • Exposure to third-party dev tools, integrations, and a passion for learning new platforms
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to turn messy data into meaningful reports or dashboards
  • Basic project management experience, comfortable juggling tasks, coordinating across teams, and keeping projects on track
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A knack for explaining technical jargon in a way that anyone can understand
• Bonus Points for:
  • Experience with other Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint, Flow, Power BI, etc.)
  • Previous exposure to software development cycles or external vendor collaborations

What We Offer

• We regularly hold internal learning sessions where team members swap skills, deep dive into new tools, and strengthen our collective technical knowledge, so you’ll be continually growing your expertise
• A chance to shape processes, build tech solutions, and directly contribute to the company’s growth
• Opportunities to experiment with emerging tools and technologies; no idea is too wild if it can deliver results
• A collaborative culture where your voice matters and innovation is encouraged

BENEFITS

We’re pleased to offer wide range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:

• Core benefits (available from start date) – unlimited holiday allowance, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible benefits (available after probation) – Gymflex, dental insurance, travel insurance, health cash plan, Cycleshceme, interest-free season ticket loans 
• A Flexible Workplace – we have a number of initiatives in place to ensure that our team have the flexibility to balance work with their lives, this includes unlimited holiday and flexible working options.
• We also run a number of internal programmes to support physical and mental wellbeing, alongside learning and development opportunities to support career development and progression.

ABOUT US
We’re the global sports agency within Omnicom. 
HOW WE SEE THE WORLD
We live in a world where time is our most precious commodity, and our audiences’ patience has never been shorter. As an industry, we’ve never had to work harder to gain the attention of the people we’re trying to reach. The way we see it, there’s two ways to go about it. Attention is either bought or it’s earned. Paid attention ensures your brand will be heard – and that's a good start. But attention that’s earned ensures your audience listens to what you're saying. At Octagon, our purpose is to create work that earns attention. Through smart partnerships and generous ideas, we compete for, capture, and ultimately earn the attention of those who matter most.
Have we got yours?