Entreprise Architect, Telco BSS

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Since we set foot in Ireland, we’ve done things differently
Investing in infrastructure, we built a network that now connects 2.2 million customers nationwide, carrying more data than all alternative telecommunications providers combined. We take the script and rip it up, we’re a big-hearted energetic bunch, striving for a better connected life. We encourage our employees to face their weaknesses, to really open themselves up to new tasks and projects in a super-charged and rich learning environment. We want you to become the best version of yourself.

Join us as a Entreprise Architect, Telco BSS.
The Enterprise Architect determines optimal architectural approaches and solutions to Business requirements across enterprise-wide applications.
They are responsible for the technical correctness and completeness of the end to end system design, including the work of others. They are a key contributor to the planning of the overall IT strategy.
This role has a specific focus on the Business Support Systems (BSS) which support the end to end Sales, Ordering, Care & Billing flows underpinning Three’s products & services.

As an Enterprise Architect, you will:

• Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to clarify requirements and define the supporting high level architectures.
• Govern the progression of architectures, through the various stages of the delivery life cycle, through to implementation
• Facilitate and drive the IT decision making process
• Support the budgetary process by providing high level ROM estimates for projects
• Support the delivery process by providing review and input to project/sprint planning
• Create, review and approve solution design artefacts, where appropriate
• Be technology agnostic and able to work across all layers of the architecture and across differing technologies and vendors
• Contribute to the IT strategy, and be responsible for the evolution of your architecture domain(s)
• Keep abreast of new industry trends, patterns, standards or technologies that impact your domain(s)
• Maintain the End to End view, where multiple components, suppliers and design artefacts are in play
• Work as part of a collaborative IT architecture team, providing support and expertise to your colleagues and leveraging other`s expertise, when required
• Be able to manage multiple and varied suppliers, to collaboratively design and deliver the agreed architecture
• Engage with business stakeholders providing support and Technical Leadership to relevant Tribe leaders
• Be able to communicate your vision effectively to achieve stakeholder buy-in

The Skills were looking for:

• Effective collaboration skills, focusing on strong working relationships with all functional units of the organization.
• Facilitates discussions and differing perspectives while able to set the course.
  Ability to work as part of a cross-cultural team and multi-supplier ecosystem, in the office and virtually.
• Experience of working in an Agile Methodology
• Excellent interpersonal skills in areas such as teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation.
• Works well under pressure and is able to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to problem solve and recommend creative and innovative technical solutions with standard and non-standard approaches and technologies.
• Additional Qualifications
• Knowledge and experience of BSS (Business Support Systems) Architectures in a Telecoms environment
• Knowledge and experience of Mobile Virtual Network Enablers (MVNE) solutions
• Experience of working with the Amdocs BSS is a plus.
• Relevant Degree level education

Benefits of Working at Three

• Flexible working with our new Hybrid model, our employees will enjoy more flexibility working from home and our office locations (3 days per week office based). Please see job description for the office location of this role.
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus & pension contribution
• 25 days holidays plus 2.5 company days
• Annual Leave buy or sell (buy or sell up to 5 days AL each year)
• Healthcare Insurance through our flexible benefits programme
• Life assurance, phone & laptop, subsidized canteen
• Access to learning & development tools such as Coursera
• Free on-site parking

There’s a lot more to us than meets the eye.
You may think you know us, but we’re full of surprises. Intrigued? Join us and Be Phenomenal.
Apply now at: https://www.three.ie/careers #Jobs

At Three, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. As Ireland’s largest mobile telecommunications provider, we provide a better connected life for our diverse customer base, and want our teams to reflect this. We welcome and celebrate all identities and strive to create a culture of belonging where employees can thrive as their authentic selves. If you do not ‘tick every box’ in this job description, you likely have other valuable skills that would make you a great fit for one of our teams. If you feel this role is for you, then please apply! #Jobs

If you require reasonable adjustments for your interview, please let us know when scheduling your interview, or alternatively, please email aoife.omeara@three.ie Apply now at Three, a Phenomenal career awaits!