An RPA Solution Architect will be expected to play a leading role in end-to-end opportunities in automation projects. They will build on their existing industry and technical knowledge to support the organisation in guiding their business through the challenges of implementing key business transformation initiatives, which drive change and process automation within the organisation. They will be involved at every stage of the process throughout design, build and operate.
A key component of the role is interaction with process stakeholders (often at a senior level). They will lead on fully understanding the business context and the nature of the requirements, before determining the right approach and solution, ensuring that there is a clear link between their work and value creation for the business.
Key responsibilities will include the following
Process assessment and automation
Robotics development including solution architecture
Planning, managing and executing the delivery of engagements
‘Hands on’ delivery of solutions through the entire life cycle including day to day management of ongoing engagements
Reviewing and quality assurance of work products
Maintaining and monitoring processes post-launch for optimal response time in the event of production problems, as well as taking all necessary action
Ensuring compliance with the planned rollout schedule; predicting the potential risk and impact of delays due to specific technical constraints
Ensuring that deliverables are of the highest quality
Ensuring that automated processes can be audited and traced
Attributes
A pragmatic problem solver that embraces the challenge of defining innovative solutions
A drive to continuously build and master key technical, functional and professional skills
Ability to lead a team
Self-starter and motivated
Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
Skills and experience
Experience in robotics delivery, development and solution architecture; including Robotics (e.g. UIPath, BluePrism, Automation Anywhere), business process management, workflow, self-service data analytics solution, machine learning (e.g. Python, Azure ML)
Experience in agile software development (e.g. Kanban, Scrum)
Core skills in IT enabled transformation delivery
Ability to work with process owners to translate requirements into technical design
Degree level qualification or equivalent by qualification or experience (preferably in IT or software development)
Relevant technical accreditations and/or professional project management qualifications
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