Band 8a Senior Technical Architect Belfast

Senior Technical Architect

James House, Belfast

37.5 hpw Full-time working

The role will operate on a hybrid basis, with three days per week on-site at James House, Belfast, and two days working from home.

£28.48 ph

Given the nature and complexity of the digital solutions being delivered across the programme, we are seeking candidates with strong experience across the following areas:

• Enterprise/Solution Architecture Cloud & COTS/SaaS Architecture Systems Integration & APIs Healthcare Interoperability, including HL7/FHIR Identity, Cyber Security & Resilience Technical Assurance & Stakeholder Management

JOB SUMMARY

• The Postholder will take lead responsibility for the design, integration, management and delivery of highly complex and novel technical deliverables across a wide range of internal and external application areas and stakeholders. The Postholder will provide expert technical advice across the range of areas impacted by the Major Programme to include networks, regional data centres, cybersecurity services, virtualized environment, cloud architecture, identity management and access controls, managed internet access, infrastructure, integration, data migration and healthcare interoperability.

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To produce strategies analysing a range of options and a recommendation on the technical workstreams within the programme and which may impact other areas both inside and outside of the organisation Analysis of highly complex and novel technical issues, data, information flows, work flows, process mapping to produce strategies, recommendations and technical solutions for the Major Programme.
2. To design, develop, influence and gain consensus on highly complex and novel technical solutions and approaches across internal and external stakeholder groups to meet the needs of the Major Programme in conjunction with the current HSCNI infrastructure architecture.
3. To manage the strategic delivery of the resulting IT services to meet the requirements of the Major Programme and its stakeholders e.g. data migration Plan and review updates to the technical components of the services to ensure appropriate levels of currency.
4. To design highly complex and novel technical solutions and produce supporting technical documentation tailored to the specific audience.
5. Delivery of specialised training to both colleagues at all levels. Development of regularly scheduled and ad hoc intricate and complex reports required for the Programme team, board meetings or events.
6. To ensure that operational support services relating to the services provided by suppliers are planned and delivered in accordance with agreed quality processes, SLA's and ITS quality standards as appropriate.
7. Plan and manage delegated budgets, deploying financial resources and personnel in a timely manner to meet planned milestones and timetables.
8. Develop and maintain comprehensive and agreed project plans for the technical workstreams in accordance with ITS standards.
9. To provide expert technical advice and guidance to other 3 rd party stakeholders within the programme as necessary. Representing ITS on relevant system governance structures e.g. Service Review Meetings, Management Groups, Regional User Groups etc.
10. Management and monitoring of suppliers in relation to technical performance, change, etc.
11. Coordinate and communicate change release and change management activities associated with solution upgrades or change with all stakeholders, including ITS Change Advisory Board (CAB).
12. Maintenance of Service Transitioning Assurance Process (STAP) documentation for the services under Postholder control. Implement and manage an effective Problem Management process.
13. Complying with internal ISO audits to verify the continuing suitability, adequacy and effective of the Quality Management System (QMS), including identifying and coordinating the implementation of improvements to the Quality Management System (QMS).
14. Act as the primary technical point of contact for services under Postholder control in the event of a Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery event.
15. This includes ensuring that all proactive system related disaster recovery processes are documented, tested and kept up to date.
16. Maintaining an awareness of and managing any relevant interdependencies with other services/projects.
17. To actively manage and control operational risk of services under Postholder control.
18. Develop business cases and complete (or contribute to) PPE's for managed change within specialist operation area. Provision of technical input to the development of ICT business cases by BSO and work collaboratively with HSCB on other HSC ICT business cases.
19. Allocation of work packages to direct reports and other stakeholders as required Postholder to ensure that both they and their staff keep up-to date with technical innovations in their specialist area.
20. Additional areas

• People Management and Development
• Communication and Collaborative Working
• Human Resource management responsibilities

Full Job Description available on request

Essential Criteria

1a. A university degree or professional qualification and have worked for at least

3 years in a technical architectural role within a major complex organisation .

OR

1b. Have worked for at least 5 years in a technical architectural role within a major complex organisation .

AND

2.Have experience of leading the technical design and delivery within programmes or projects with a budget of over £0.5m.

3. Have at least 3 years' experience of managing multiple teams to successfully deliver outcomes. This should include working, engaging and collaborating with other internal and external teams as well as your own.

A major complex organisation is defined as one with at least 200 staff or a turnover of £50 million per annum.

4. Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criterion will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Organisation which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.

5. Experience in the following areas:

• Demonstrate evidence of personally managing and leading technical change within an organization through the design, development and implementation of IT systems;
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the design and successful implementation of IT programme or project architecture;
• Demonstrate advanced problem-solving skills in providing technical expertise to a large customer base;
• Be able to demonstrate a sound working knowledge of service level management, customer service management including performance against specific KPIs within a major complex organisation;
• Have worked with a diverse range of stakeholders to design and implement successful outcomes; Demonstrate excellent communication, engagement and facilitation skills to meet the needs of the post in full;
• Must demonstrate a broad range of technical knowledge and be aware of new technology and service developments;
• Demonstrate analysis, problem solving, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with particular emphasis on task or issues arising within projects/programmes;
• Have delivered option appraisals to identify the most appropriate technical solution for programmes or projects, including assessment of financial impact;
• Demonstrate an understanding of licensing implications in developing technical solutions.

Desirable Criteria

1) Knowledge of the structure and key business of Health & Social Care

2) An understanding of the role of technology in delivering Health and Social Care.

3) Experience of managing integration of large-scale IT healthcare systems

4) Experience of healthcare interoperability standards

Qualification

1) PRINCE2, ITIL, TOGAF or equivalent.