Job Title: Solutions Architect Director
Location: London
Salary/Rate: £1200 per day
Start Date: 10/03/25
Job Type: Initial 2 Month Contract Inside IR35 - Likely Extension Until March 2026

Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Solutions Architect Director.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

You will be the trusted advisor and technical authority, you will be responsible for architecting and delivering robust IFS solutions that directly address our client's strategic business objectives. You will build and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders, particularly CIOs, ensuring their confidence in our deep expertise and ability to deliver successful outcomes. You will lead a team and provide strategic direction for the technical design and implementation of the IFS platform.

• Client Engagement: Act as the primary technical liaison with senior clients, building trust and translating their needs into actionable IFS solutions.
• Solution Architecture: Design and architect scalable, secure IFS solutions that align with client strategy, ensuring comprehensive documentation and risk mitigation.
• Project Execution: Lead the technical delivery of IFS projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards, while providing team guidance.
• Business Alignment: Bridge business processes and technology by analysing client needs and ensuring IFS solutions support their strategic IT goals.
• Team Management: Lead and develop a team of solutions architects, fostering collaboration and ensuring high-quality solution delivery.

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Extensive experience 10-15 within IFS both pre-sales and delivery experience.
• Extensive experience in architecting and delivering IFS solutions.
• Proven track record of success in leading complex IT projects.
• Strong understanding of business processes and their alignment with technology.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior executives.
• Deep knowledge of IFS functional modules and technical architecture.
• Experience with integration technologies and data management.
• Experience working with CIO level clients.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., IFS certifications) are highly desirable.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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