Lead Architect

We offer:

• Work in an international company that is on the Forbes list of the best employers in Poland
• Stability of employment and favorable remuneration conditions
• Dynamic development, extensive training system and opportunities for internal promotion
• Organizational culture that creates a friendly and inspiring working atmosphere
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program in the areas of psychology, finance and law
• Additional benefits such as an employee discount for purchases in Pepco shops, a benefit platform (selectable Multisport, medical care, cinema tickets, etc.).

• Provides thought leadership in IT strategy, delivery models, cost-optimization, innovation and efficiency improvement.
• Develops long term vision of technologies and solutions. 
• Propose and introduce new technologies
• Support Legal and Commercial in purchasing decisions to the benefit of Pepco
• Providing Technical design assurance for new project and technical system upgrades and enhancements for both the business and suppliers.
• Runs the Architecture governance forum
• Provides detailed guidance to multi-functional teams through project planning and other large collaboration efforts. 
• Promotes an environment of open communication and problem solving.
• Ability to provide direction and take design ownership for projects which is delivered by a highly technical team that supports a complex environment.
• Negotiate with key stakeholders involving prioritization of projects and resources.
• Responsible for identifying cross directorate and cross project dependencies, risks and activities and negotiating resolution to conflict.
• Guides projects and other IT team members through technology selection, design and implementation.

• Masters degree
• Retail industry process knowledge
• Technical knowledge of assigned application software platform
• Advanced knowledge of TOGAF, RFP Process, ITIL
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in similar role, ideally in the Retail sector
• Experience in managing projects
• Excellent English communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to cope with challenging stakeholders in a dynamic environment
• Ability to show initiative/be resourceful, work independently, and be able to work as a member of the team
• Excellent time management and organization skills