Enterprise Architect & Engineering Manager

As Elior UK's enterprise architect and engineering manager, lead technology strategy in collaboration with the CIO and senior management. Bridge tech teams with business, combining expertise with leadership. Develop ecosystem for business-tech collaboration, define strategy, select and pilot tech solutions, and integrate new technologies. Automate processes with RPA, AI, and ML, and manage supplier relationships for engineering projects.

Key responsibilities: 

• Lead technology strategy forums with digital and retail frontline operations, and central support functions.
• Compare best in class technology offerings from the market, leverage Group technology innovations and technology partners.
• Own Elior UK's strategic technology blueprint, roadmap and investment plan.
• Evaluate new technology propositions as per demand from pre-sales teams for client tenders.
• Lead the selection of new technology vendors and solutions.
• Manage, lead and coordinate new tech POCs and pilots.
• Design multi system integrations, automations, extraction and correlation of data from both digital and retail, as well as back office systems and technology partners.
• Drive continuous improvement & innovation across the business challenging the status quo & ensuring we evolve to become industry-leading in our approach. 
• Possesses a strong understanding of the technical aspects of the team's projects.
• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to team members, helping them solve problems and grow their skills.
• Builds, leads, and motivates high-performing engineering teams.
• Sets clear goals, assigns tasks, and manages workloads to ensure efficient workflow.
• Oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects.
• Managing relationships with third-party suppliers to ensure timely access to high-quality resources.

In this role:

Required experience: 

• Enterprise or Solution experience of full technology lifecycle.
• Experience of leading engineering teams.
• Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Data Factory and Data Brick
• Data & analytics including experience of PowerBI.
• Ability to work at a strategic level with proven experience of turning vision into reality.
• Several years of experience as a software engineer or a related technical role. 
   

Desired experience:

• Experience of delivering strategy and solution architecture within the Food & Beverage, Retail or Catering industry sectors. 
• System integrations specifically MDM (Master Data Management) integrations with core functions.
• RPA automation such as Blueprism and/or UIPath.
• Prior experience leading and mentoring engineers
• Experience managing projects from conception to completion is also highly desirable.

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life: 

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments 
• Hybrid Working Model: Collaborate & innovate in the office three days a week while enjoying focused work-from-home days 
• Holiday Allowance: Relax & recharge with 31 days of holiday (including bank holidays) 
• Additional Holiday Purchase Option: Customise your time off by purchasing extra holidays 
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect: 

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community 

Supporting You Through Life’s Ups & Downs: 

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits 

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind: 

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle to work scheme

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadiums
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That’s why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!