Description & Requirements

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Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5, 000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

Role Summary

The Enterprise Architect plays a key role in contributing to and shaping Maximus' Technology landscape, ensuring that the technology not only meets current operational needs but supports the bid pipeline enabling future growth and innovation. By developing a comprehensive understanding of the business strategies and the future bid pipeline they will assist in creating and developing Technology Architectures that align and helps to deliver winning bids.

The Enterprise Architect is accountable for the overall design and cost of the technical solutions for the assigned bids and works with the BD and wider Technology teams to support a range of BPO contracts. They have the ability to simply and clearly articulate the solutions, how they will enhance the services and provide value to the client and participant.

The role involves a blend of technical knowledge, strategic and business thinking requiring them to evaluate and adopt technology standards, models, and frameworks that facilitate efficient and effective technology solutions for our Bid Pipeline to be successfully executed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct Capability Modelling Workshops and Analysis for Bids and new business strategies: Lead workshops with the business, Vendors and Technology stakeholders to develop capability models that map out the Organisations current and desired capabilities, identifying areas for technology-enabled transformation. Use AI to further refine and develop these models.
• Technology Bid Response Development: Engage early in the bid capture process and work closely with the Business Development team and wider technology team to develop differentiating technology solutions for bid responses. Ensuring re-using existing technologies whenever possible but also appropriate new technologies, that are innovative, cost-effective, deliverable at pace aligned with client needs, Maximus' capabilities and adhere to Maximus architectural standards. Documenting and presenting these technology solutions to stakeholders and within bids that is clearly understood and articulates the value and impact on the service solution.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to advise on potential impacts and benefits to current and future bids in the pipeline.
• Design Reusable Architecture Patterns and adhere to Governance Frameworks: Develop flexible, reusable and scalable enterprise-wide architecture patterns that integrate business processes, information flows, and technology infrastructure, supporting the organization's strategic objectives. Adhere to architecture principles, standards, and governance processes to ensure consistency, compliance, and the minimization of IT risks across Maximus.
• Lead Technology Selection Process for Bids: Oversee the evaluation and selection of technology solutions for Bids ensuring they align with the enterprise architecture strategy and meet the organisations needs for scalability, security, data privacy and cost effectiveness.
• Contribute to Maximus Technology Roadmap: Create and or maintain a comprehensive technology roadmap that aligns with the Maximus long-term business objectives, identifying key technology investments required to support these goals.
• Build Relationships with Business Development Team: Regularly engage with the Senior Stakeholders in the Business Development and Country Leadership teams to understand strategic priorities, communicate and collaborate on the value of technology initiatives, and ensure alignment between technology and business strategies.
• Guide and mentor Solution Architects and other Technology staff in best practices for architecture design and implementation by active participation in the Architecture community of practice in the UK and wider in Maximus Technology team.

Salary Banding: £85, 000 - £95, 000

Closing Date: 13th December 2024

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree level or equivalent in Information Technology or Computer Science OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
• Substantial experience of delivering solution designs in BPO contexts especially in Government, Local Government or Large Corporate customers.
• Technology Experience: Extensive and demonstrable experience in all aspects of technology particularly in SaaS models, Cloud technologies. A significant portion of that time spent in senior architecture roles and delivering Solutions for Business strategies and large and complex BPO Bids
• Strategic Planning and Vision: Demonstrated ability to develop Technology Strategies and Visions that align with and support business, client objectives and customer needs. Experience in creating roadmaps, capability models, and creating impactful contributions to bids.
• Architecture Design and Development: Hands-on experience in designing and developing architecture and capability models that integrate business processes, information, and technology in innovative ways. This includes experience with various architecture frameworks and tools.
• Technology Evaluation and Selection for Bids: A track record of successfully evaluating and selecting fit for purpose technology solutions that support Bid requirements and that align with the enterprise architecture strategy

Desirable

• Governance and Standards: Experience in establishing and enforcing architecture principles, standards, and governance processes to ensure consistency and compliance across the organization.
• Innovation and Emerging Technologies: A history of identifying and assessing emerging technologies for potential adoption to drive innovation and competitive advantage into Bid proposals

Individual Competencies

• Ability to work independently to objectives without close supervision and manage multiple high priority pieces of work in parallel.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to understand the organization's vision and business needs, and develop Technology strategies that align with these goals. This includes the capacity to anticipate future technology trends and their potential impact on the business or future bids
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts at all levels of the organisation. Be able to articulate the value technologies can bring in a clear and understandable manner to both technical and non-technical audiences to contribute to bids by writing high quality method statements
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capabilities to evaluate complex information from various sources, identify relationships and patterns, and make informed decisions based on thorough analysis.
• Problem-Solving: Proficiency in identifying problems, analyzing root causes, and developing effective solutions that address underlying issues and align with the organization's strategic objectives.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with and influence business leaders, IT teams, and external partners. This includes fostering a collaborative environment and building consensus among stakeholders with diverse perspectives
• Innovation and Creativity: Capacity to think creatively and identify innovative solutions that leverage technology to address business challenges, improve efficiency, and drive competitive advantage.
• Ethical Judgment and Integrity: Demonstrating ethical standards and integrity in all actions and decisions. This includes a commitment to data privacy, security, ethical AI and compliance with relevant laws and regulations when designing solutions for Bids.

EEO Statement

Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal well-being and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.

We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for an interview. YourGuaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.

Minimum Salary

£

85, 000.00

Maximum Salary

£

95, 000.00