Solution Architect - Operations WMS-TMS

Your Manager: Solution Architecture Chapter Lead

Team: Tech

Location: Chiswick, London. We operate a hybrid working approach, which allows you to manage your time between home and office.

Your new team

This position sits in our Chivas Brothers business. At Chivas Brothers, our 1,600-strong team across 27 sites is committed to upholding the heritage of Scotch and ensuring its sustainable future, as well as opening it up to new audiences across the globe.

Embark on an exciting journey with our global Tech team, operating in agile mode within a dynamic product organisation. Join a collaborative environment where innovation thrives, and your contributions will directly shape the trajectory of our cutting-edge products.

Pernod Ricard is starting a new journey and now is time for Tech convergence, completeness, consistency and discipline, to get more from any coin invested. We are seeking talented and experienced Solution Architects to join our dynamic team. Solution Architect is responsible for designing end-to-end solutions (encompassing application layer, data layer and infrastructure layer) that address our businesses and functions' needs.

Your unique contribution

Within the Operations - Warehouse Management Systems squad, the Solution Architect oversees solution architecture definition, securing alignment with global frameworks at Pernod Ricard & consistency of models across technical landscape. The role involves guaranteeing that overall development efforts are integrated appropriately, from testing to effective roll-out.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Defining target Solution Architecture and Contributing to Solution Design, Development and Rollout: Understand business objectives, technical requirements, and constraints. Develop comprehensive solution designs that leverage existing technologies and align with industry best practices.
• Engaging in change management & continuous improvement initiatives: Contribute to transversal initiatives to secure continuous improvement of architecture practices at Pernod Ricard.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Architecture Development: Design and document solution architectures, including system components, interfaces, data flows, and integration points.
• Technology Evaluation: Research and evaluate new technologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues related to solution architecture.

Your blend of talent

This position could be right for you if you:

• Have strong experience as a Solution Architect or similar role, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects.
• Good Functional knowledge of Operations/Production/Manufacturing business.
• Have In-depth knowledge of enterprise-level software development methodologies, frameworks, and technologies.
• Have strong expertise in solution design, including experience with cloud computing, microservices architecture.
• Good Understanding of the OT integrations for WMS/TMS.
• Experience with top tier WMS/TMS platforms Manhattan, Blue Yonder, Highjump or SAP EWM.
• Good understanding of ERP systems (SAP S4 Hana Preferred) and associated integration mechanics.
• Have knowledge of architectural frameworks, design patterns, and integration technologies operations domain.
• (Preferably) Own certifications as Enterprise and Tech Architecture (e.g., TOGAF), Agile certification / project management certification (e.g., SAFe) and SAP Certification.
• Demonstrate excellent negotiation/mediation skills.
• Have strong communication skills, with the ability to talk with both business & technical stakeholders.

Our mix of benefits

For your health, we offer private medical insurance, income protection and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Our lifestyle benefits include 28 days' annual holiday, your employee pension, share incentive plan, season ticket loans, payroll giving and more!

We have regular events in our very own office bar, employee-run networks, a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness.

We're committed to diversity and inclusion

People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as 'Créateurs de Convivialité'.

We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture - an environment where we can truly be ourselves.

Responsible drinking

As 'Créateurs de convivialité', we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing.