Services Transversal Solution Architect (TSA)

Main missions:

• Define the cross-functional architecture of the IT transformation initiatives in collaboration with product teams and other architects:
• Lead architecture definition workshops (gather business needs and processes)
• Identify data sources and interfaces
• Identify macro-impacts on existing products and products to be developed
• Promote innovation opportunities provided by technological breakthroughs and the digitalization of the company
• Define the target architecture and the steps to achieve it
• Formalize the chosen architecture within the architecture repository
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects and Solution Architects to define IT transformation plans and manage the portfolio of studies
• Participate in defining the enterprise business information models and their application in projects
• Contribute to the architecture community of Renault Group:
• Build up the mapping repository
• Continuously improve architecture principles and guidelines
• Define and participate in the implementation of tools to industrialize architecture activities
• Participate in architecture governance bodies and aid in project decision- making with an architectural perspective
• Deliverables:
• Architecture guidelines
• General Architecture Specification within the scope of projects
• Updated application mapping

Daily Team Activities:

• Participation in agile ceremonies within the architecture squad is expected.
• Peer meetings are attended to share best practices and address challenges in ongoing studies in a supportive manner.
• Team meetings within the chapter are conducted.
• In an agile organizational context, collaboration with various projects, IT, and/or business teams is required, leveraging architectural expertise. Depending on the studies, interaction with partners in Renault and/or subsidiaries, especially internationally, may occur.

Profile Requirements

• A Masters degree with a specialization in IT and over 10 years of experience in architecture are required for effective performance in this role.
• Dual expertise in Business and IT, ideally within industry sectors such as engineering, manufacturing, or logistics, is essential.
• Experience in international environments and matrix organizations is necessary.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of all components of Enterprise Architecture
• A strong understanding of Cloud, Data, and interoperability issues is necessary.
• Proven experience in SAP implementations and a solid grasp of key SAP modules (FI, CO, MM, SD) are required.
• Expertise in Joint Venture Accounting is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in architecture modeling techniques is expected.
• The ability to understand both long-term and short-term perspectives of transformations is necessary.
• Strong communication skills are required to explain and justify architectural choices beyond technical considerations.
• A pragmatic approach is valued, with a focus on practical solutions rather than technology for its own sake.
• The ability to work effectively in an agile mode is essential.
• Demonstrated capacity for teamwork is required.
• Fluency in English and French is necessary.
• Performance in this role is characterized by attentiveness and the ability to challenge existing practices constructively, contributing to continuous improvement through experience and perspective.

Other Expected Skills

• Agile Architecture, Agile Fundamentals, Architecture Governance, Architecture Principles, Cloud Integrations Principles, Communication, Enterprise Architects, Functional Architecture, Modeling Software, Reference Data, Scalable Architectures, Teamwork, Urbanization