Solutions Architect - Manufacturing​/Divestment

Solutions Architect - Manufacturing / Divestment We're looking for a Solutions Architect for a leading client based in London, who has experience within the Manufacturing industry, to define and assure end-to-end technology solutions that align with business goals. You'll act as the bridge between business stakeholders and delivery teams, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, operable, and sustainable-with a strong focus on divestment / merger / separations.

The salary on offer is £80,000 plus benefits This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week on site in London What you'll bring Strong experience in solution architecture, technical design leadership or a closely related role.

Experience with in the Manufacturing sector Experience working on a divestment / separation or merger Proven track record designing and delivering complex, multi-system solutions in enterprise environments. Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft technologies including Azure, Microsoft 365, Power Platform and Microsoft integration services. Experience in Manufacturing & Operations and/or Supply Chain & Logistics environments (multi-site or business-critical systems preferred). Strong background in systems integration (APIs, messaging and event-driven architectures).

Experience with enterprise architecture modelling tools and repositories (LeanIX experience is an advantage). Relevant certifications such as TOGAF and/or Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect are highly desirable. Skills & competencies Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF). Knowledge of Microsoft-centric cloud and hybrid architectures. Ability to design integration-led solutions across enterprise and operational systems. Comfortable modelling and communicating complex systems using tools such as Archi Mate, UML or Visio.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, including assessing risk, constraints and architectural trade-offs. Nice to have

Experience with LeanIX (or similar EA repository tooling). Exposure to operational technology (OT) and shop-floor/plant integration patterns. Hands-on delivery experience in Agile/Dev Ops environments. What you'll do Partner with business and IT stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into clear, fit-for-purpose solution designs. Define end-to-end solution architectures, from high-level blueprints through to detailed designs across application, integration, data and technology layers.

Select and shape appropriate technologies, platforms and patterns in line with enterprise standards, reference architectures and roadmaps. Ensure designs meet enterprise architecture principles, security policies and non-functional requirements (performance, availability, resilience, supportability). Provide technical leadership through design workshops, design reviews and ongoing engagement with delivery, infrastructure and platform teams. Support delivery through architecture governance, including design assurance, risk assessment and clear articulation of architectural trade-offs and impacts.

Document architecture decisions, standards and patterns, maintaining solution artefacts in agreed repositories. Enable delivery teams with pragmatic architectural guidance that supports effective, timely implementation. Stay current with Microsoft platform capabilities and emerging technologies, assessing their relevance and value to the organisation. Interested?! Send your up-to-date CV to Claire Ingram at Harvey Nash for review