Solution Architect in the context of Extended Enterprise Solutions (h/f)

Solution Architect – Extended Enterprise Solutions

An opportunity for a Solution Architect in the context of Extended Enterprise Solutions has arisen within Airbus Helicopters in Marignane. Airbus Helicopters embraces the challenges of digitalization and the Information Management (IM) directorate is contributing to its transformation, which is one of the key company objectives.

Within the IM Infrastructures & Digitals Platforms domain, you belong to the multifunctional team of the Extended Enterprise Product Service Line, in contact with a large audience of stakeholders (business directorates, IM representatives, Airbus divisions – subsidiaries, partners) in an international context. You will be welcomed in a dynamic and empowered team, where teamwork and solidarity are key values.

As Solution Architect in the context of Extended Enterprise Solutions, you will cover a large scope, different domains (business, IT) and innovation topics by designing the architecture for Airbus Helicopters Extended Enterprise.

You will bring your expertise in projects and will integrate Extended Enterprise solutions with strong added value built upon user requirements. You will participate to the Extended Enterprise technological strategy, the continuous improvement of the Extended Enterprise infrastructure & services, and their delivery and deployment.

At Airbus group level, you will act as the Airbus Helicopters representative in the Airbus Extended Enterprise architecture definition and consolidation. In this role, you will be at the heart of Airbus transformation, by designing and building key Extended Enterprise solutions thanks to your functional and technical expertise, within an international context.

Task & accountabilities

• Work with business teams, IM teams, other Airbus divisions and external consultants to lead requirements gathering and formalize business issues/drivers.
• Lead the technical design, define Extended Enterprise standards and secure the integration.
• Develop and manage the roadmap for the evolution of Airbus Helicopters Extended Enterprise.
• Analyze technological, technical and commercial requirements.
• Participate in the definition of the technological orientation axes of infrastructure and services.
• Support and contribute to digital initiatives while proposing innovative solutions to improve scalability, reliability and cost optimisation.
• Provide expertise in projects according to the Information Management Master Plan.
• Take part in Airbus Group consolidation and Cybersecurity projects.
• Contribute to the delivery and deployment of the Extended Enterprise solution products and services in close collaboration with the solution products managers.

Main interfaces

• IM organization: IM Project Managers, IM Security, Technology services Product Service Lines (Connectivity, Digital Workplace, Identity & Access Management, Hosting, Cloud & Automation).
• Airbus Helicopters Businesses and Customer Centers (22 subsidiaries worldwide) representatives.
• All other Airbus divisions.

Required skills

• Master’s degree level (or equivalent) in Information Technology or related field.
• Experience in Architecture Design and a good knowledge of the overall SI architecture.
• Experience in the IT operational environment ensuring vision and integration on the IT landscape.
• General IT knowledge on Network, network security, Identity & access management, data management (a plus).
• Good understanding of business requirements, customer service oriented and focus on quality deliverables.
• Natural ability to sum up, structure and vulgarise highly technical topics.
• Analyze and problem‑solving skills.
• Collaborative and team spirit mindset with curiosity and desire to learn.
• French negotiation level.
• English negotiation level.

This role will involve some regular travelling in Europe. The position is offered on a local contract only and requires a security clearance or eligibility for clearance by recognised authorities. The job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity.

Airbus Helicopters SAS – Permanent, Classe G13, Professional, Digital. Employment Type: Permanent. Employment Level: Professional. Job Family: Digital.

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