Enterprise Systems Architect

We’re looking for an Enterprise Systems Architect to join us in either our Reading or London sites. Reporting into the Senior Manager for Enterprise Systems, this is a key role in the development of Liberty Blume's outsourcing capabilities. This individual will be responsible for defining and evolving the Enterprise Systems Strategy in line with the long-term business vision.

What will you be doing?

• Working with Shared Services and business strategy partners to understand business imperatives, organisational vision, and medium to long-term objectives.
• Define and own the target landscape view of systems to fulfill Shared Services' business vision and realize business and organisational objectives.
• Collaborate with delivery teams on streams impacting ERP Systems; make decisions on open items and resolve solution architecture differences where relevant.
• Maintain a map of core business capabilities and their associated systems/technologies across Operating Companies, identifying overlaps and inefficiencies.
• Propose metrics for comparing systems across Operating Companies and use these to identify and prioritize rationalization opportunities.
• Review and approve business requirements and proposed solutions from a business architecture and strategy perspective.
• Conduct reviews and gap analyses on current processes and configurations, making recommendations for improvements.
• Research and advise on innovation in the Enterprise Systems and Technology software market that can drive efficiency and cost savings.

We tend to look for people with:

• A creative and agile problem-solver with excellent presentation and documentation skills, confident with senior stakeholders and large audiences.
• Experience working with third-party resources, including offshore teams.
• Extensive experience with enterprise solutions, including business process analysis, systems analysis and design, and solutions delivery, either as a consultant or in-house.
• Substantial experience architecting and implementing Oracle ERP solutions, including EBS & Fusion.
• Commercial acumen in identifying key drivers for business cases and ROI analysis for enterprise systems.
• Experience rolling out innovative technologies such as AI/GenAI, Digital Assistants, RPA.
• Operational experience in ERP or SCM domains, ideally with BPO background.
• Exposure to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
• Good understanding of ITIL best practices and development methodologies.
• Cross-product experience with SAP, Workday, MS Dynamics, etc., is a plus.
• Experience with CRM and SAM solutions is desirable.
• Exposure to working with Gartner, Forrester, or other independent analysts would be advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary plus bonus where applicable.
• 25 days annual leave, with an option to purchase 5 more.
• Wellbeing and mental health benefits, including Calm app, medical, critical illness cover, and dental insurance.
• Matched pension contributions up to 10%.
• Access to our car benefit scheme.
• Online learning platform for career development.
• The opportunity to join an innovative, fast-paced, and passionate team.

Who we are:

Liberty Blume, a Liberty Global company, is a rapidly growing business services provider, specializing in tech-enabled back-office solutions. Our mission is to deliver efficiency, scale, and value to our customers through Business, Procurement, and Financial Solutions. If you're curious, customer-centric, and enjoy being one step ahead, join us on our scale-up journey and unlock your freedom to grow! Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We’re eager to hear from you, regardless of your background.