Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to support the assessment and alignment of processes between the Bank’s Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS), Planon, and a supplier-provided IWMS platform. The Solution Architect will play a key role in in working with the vendor’s architect / design team to build the High Level Design (HLD), considering all necessary interfaces and their communication protocols. The Solution Architect will be responsible owning and taking all architectural artefacts through the Bank’s architecture governing forum, ADA (Architecture Design Authority) and ARB (Architecture Review Board) for approval and incorporating all stakeholder feedback.
Role is fulltime with candidates expected to work 40% onsite.
Active SC Clearance required.
- Architectural Development
- Work with the vendor’s architect / design team to build the High-Level Design (HLD), considering all necessary interfaces and their communication protocols, and take it through the Bank’s architecture governing forum, ADA (Architecture Design Authority) and ARB (Architecture Review Board) for approval
- Facilitate discussions with Bank’s Cyber Security team to ensure that the design is secure and includes all security controls required by the Cyber Security team
- Ensure that the design adheres to the Bank’s architectural principles
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Partner with internal stakeholders (operations, IT, FM, risk, supplier management) to gain alignment on designs based upon process changes and integration requirements.
- Coordinate with the supplier to ensure mutual understanding of system behaviours, data structures, and integration constraints.
- Present findings, options, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Skills & Experience – Essential
- Proven experience as a Solution Architect in technology focused or IWMS / Facilities Management environments.
- Strong design skills.
- Understanding of IWMS platforms—experience with Planon is highly desirable.
- Ability to translate business needs into clear, structured architectural documentation.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills.
Thank you for your interest in this role. Please also share your CV at bharath@lsarecruit.co.uk and if suitable, we will get in touch with you to discuss further.
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