Job Title:  IT HR Solution Architect – IT HR Strategic Product Portfolio

Position Snapshot

IT HR Solution Architect

Nestlé Global Services India (NGSI) (Bangalore - India)

Undefined period of time contract, act. rate 100%

 
Position Summary

In this position, you will closely work with the IT HR Strategic Product Portfolio Architect, the IT HR Architects, IT HR Product Managers and Owners, other Nestlé IT streams (Enterprise Architecture, Security, Platforms, Analytics&Data&Integrations etc.), offshore delivery teams and with vendors as SAP, IBM, UKG, Microsoft etc. to bring deep expertise and knowledge to:

• Manage and evolve the IT HR systems landscape to ensure operations in secure/performant/compliant manner
• Support the implementation of the IT HR strategy and roadmaps to maximize business benefits and cost effectiveness
• Drive innovation in IT HR
• Support the implementation of Nestlé Enterprise Architecture programs in IT HR

all in alignment with Nestlé systems architecture standards and with the Enterprise's future-state systems architecture vision.

A day in the life of...

• The IT HR Solution Architect is responsible and accountable to define, document and get the required approvals related to the design of new solutions in all aspects related to Technical Architecture, Application Security, Integrations Design, Securing Data in Motion and Data at Rest.
• Similarly, if the solution evolves on any of the areas mentioned above, the IT HR Solution Architect is responsible and accountable to review the design, document the changes and get the approvals for their implementation.
• The IT HR Solution Architect would also support Product Managers, Product Owners and project teams when required during RFP processes of new solutions, assessing the Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) of the solutions, reviewing the Cloud Solution assessments, providing information related to non-functional technical requirements, providing technical information on the required integrations and during the final solution architecture review and specific project phases (as cutovers or testing phases).
• The IT HR Solution Architect will work on regularly basis with IT HR Product Managers and Owners and Solution Architects and with IT HR offshore delivery team to provide a full view of IT HR system landscape utilization and highlights and manages potential conflicts between projects, sustain and maintenance activities.
• The IT HR Solution Architect will monitor the current-state solution portfolio to identify deficiencies through aging of the technologies used by the solutions and will define the strategy to upgrade/change them.
• The IT HR Solution Architect will Work on regularly basis with Nestlé IT Security and Nestlé IT Platforms, Nestlé Workforce 360, Nestlé IT Innovation IT HR, offshore delivery team and vendors as SuccessFactors, SAP, IBM, UKG, Microsoft etc. to evolve the IT HR system landscape in a secure an efficient manner according to Nestlé systems architecture standards.
• The IT HR Solution Architect will also develop Architecture Building Blocks (ABB), Solution Building Blocks and solution patterns aligned to the overall Nestlé Enterprise Architecture and IT HR Product Groups strategy, to leverage the reusability, security, compliance and acceleration these architecture elements will bring to the organization at the same time that will ensure that product-based decisions are aligned with the enterprise's future-state architecture vision.
• In case of complex technical problems are faced by the solution sustain teams, the IT HR Solution Architect will support on the investigation of the root causes of the problems and the recommendation of the best possible solution.
• The IT HR Solution Architect will also support on defining and setting up the appropriate tools to pro-actively monitoring the system performance and availability/stability of the different solutions and to optimize them working together with systems vendors and with Nestlé IT teams as IT Network, IT Platforms and IT W360.
• IT HR Solution Architect will also provide support to IT HR Product Managers and Owners on the planning and preparation of volume stress testing on IT HR systems to secure their stability and scalability.
• IT HR Solution Architect will closely work with IT HR Product Managers and Owners on developing Disaster Recovery Plans together with the systems vendors.
• In summary, you will work closely with the IT HR Strategic Product Portfolio Architect, IT HR Product Managers and Architects, DevOps teams, technical experts and suppliers to secure that the value planned in the Product Groups roadmaps will be delivered in the most optimal way according to the product strategy and the overall value for money objectives linked to business strategy.

 
What will make you successful

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, systems analysis, or related studies and experience.
• 10+ years’ experience in IT implementation and delivery projects.
• 5+ years’ experience as Solution Architect in HR domain on projects or activities related to solutions as:
  • SAP ERP HCM
  • SAP S/4 HANA
  • SAP SuccessFactors Suite (platform, cross functional and integration modules)
  • SAP Business Technology Platform (CPI, IAS, IPS, user management, roles management etc. and custom apps development)
  • Microsoft Azure (AD, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, etc.)
  • Mulesoft solutions (integrations and API Management)
• Strong experience on managing SAP, SuccessFactors and SAP Business Technology Platform architecture and landscape performance.
• Strong experience or background on IT security applied on system integrations (Basic Authentication, OAuth 2.0, Single Sign On, IP masking, secure/encrypted connections to SFTP servers, etc.).
• Experience or background on Data Privacy regulations (as GDPR).
• Excellent understanding of application development methodologies & infrastructure and network architecture.
• Good understanding of new and emerging technology trends, the practical application of them to new and evolving business and operating models.
• Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies.
• Ability to translate future-state business capabilities and requirements into solution architecture requirements.
• Ability to propose and estimate the financial impact of solution architecture alternatives.
• Ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situations.
• Experience in implementing DevSecOps in IT products and capability of supporting agile project teams by providing advice and guidance on opportunities, impact and risks, taking account of technical and architectural debt.
• Knowledgeable on the following solutions would be positively considered:
  • ServiceNow
  • WalkMe
  • UKG Dimensions
  • Confluent
  • Automation/RPA tools
  • Configuration automation tools
  • Testing automation tools
  • Familiar with AI foundations, AI prompting, HR use cases, responsible AI concept and solutions available from vendors as SAP, SuccessFactors, Microsoft, Open AI, and ServiceNow.
• Project Management skills 
• Comfortable interacting with vendors and offshore team members on a daily basis providing status updates.
• Experience with effective communication at different levels in the organization and in English.
• Experience working in a global environment and diverse environment and with virtual teams.
• Autonomous, proactive cooperation, with initiative, problem solving oriented, focus on results.

Benefits
 

• An attractive and dynamic international working environment with the most talented and engaged IT professionals in their field and working with best-in class technologies.
• Be yourself @Nestlé! Our values are rooted in respect, we champion diversity and inclusion, and believe on the power of diversity to build winning teams where everyone can be the best version of themselves.
• Personal and professional growth through ongoing training and constant career opportunities reflecting our conviction that people are our most important asset.
• Great benefits including competitive salary and a comprehensive social benefits package.
• Hybrid working environment with flexible working scheme, allowing everyone to meet their needs enjoying the advantages of remote work and combining with the amazing Nestlé facilities and culture.

Show us that you are an enthusiastic, curious, fast learner and team player person who is used to work with agile practices. Your ability to be flexible, self-motivated and your willingness to deliver on a deadline will set you apart among the other candidates. Please don’t hesitate and apply in English at www.nestle.com/jobs. We are excited to hear from you!

The Nestlé Group is the world’s largest food and beverage company. It is present in 189 countries around the world, has 413 factories and its 323,000 employees are committed to Nestlé’s purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Nestlé offers a wide portfolio of products and services for people and their pets throughout their lives. Its more than 2000 brands range from global icons like Nescafé or Nespresso to local favorites. Company performance is driven by its Nutrition, Health and Wellness strategy. Nestlé is based in the Swiss town of Vevey where it was founded more than 150 years ago. Learn more about our Group and reasons to join us on www.nestle.com

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.