Job Description

We are excited to introduce a new opportunity for an experienced Solution Architect to drive intelligent automation and cognitive capabilities for our Animal Health (AH) Business. This role will be responsible for leading the strategy and development of the architecture and strategy for solutions related to Product Information Management, driving Launch Excellence and Product Launch improvements within our AH business. From designing strategic roadmaps to implementing and operating innovative automation solutions.

We are dedicated to achieving competitive advantage through the alignment of IT priorities with business modernization and productivity initiatives. Our goal is to deliver transformative results by employing diverse, talented teams of motivated tech professionals who are committed to rapid, high-quality delivery. We are passionate about creating a culture where diversity and inclusion are celebrated, and we aim to be recognized as a destination for the most capable technology professionals.

We are the Information Technology (IT) organization for our Animal Health company, responsible for partnering with business leaders to provide intelligent automation solutions that drive data-focused, self-driving capabilities and ensure reliable information management. The position reports to the Animal Health IT Intelligent Automation & Enterprise Data lead.

Responsibilities

Developing solution architecture roadmaps, optimizing processes from design to implementation of relevant enterprise data use cases, like Product Information Management

Focus on analyzing, designing, and developing solutions and implementation plans based on a current versus future state solution and reference architectures that aligns to business needs

Leading the solution design through creative thinking and translating business needs into both functional and technical detailed requirements

Overseeing the implementation of solutions, collaborating with a small team of expert roles located in different geographies and applying best practices across different project phases

Coaching other team members along their learning journey to scale our practice and drive impactful results

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years in an IT Product Owner/Business Analyst Role

2+ years experience with solution architecture

2+ years experience with product information management

Knowledge of life sciences or healthcare industry

Knowledge of Agile values, principles & practices

Experience in Release Management, Solution Architecture, Design Applications, Systems Integration, Requirements Management, Data Modeling, System Designs

Strong understanding of IT architecture and business process management

Leadership skills to guide the implementation of high-level requirements, principles, and models

Ability to guide solution decisions and provide the “blueprint” for engineering / project teams

Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with excellent emotional intelligence and decision-making skills

What we offer

Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment

Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally

Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern

Pension and health insurance contributions

Internal reward system plus referral programme

5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution

Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card

Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programmes

Up-to-date laptop and iPhone

Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner

Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Hybrid

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Required Skills:

Data Modeling, Design Applications, Release Management, Requirements Management, Solution Architecture, System Designs, Systems Integration

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Job Posting End Date:

11/14/2024

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Requisition ID:R319169