Technical Architect

Wood is recruiting for a Technical Architect, Senior to join its Operations Americas business focusing on the Chemical manufacturing industry. This opportunity is on-site at our client's facility in Narrows VA.

Summary: The Senior Technology Architect is responsible for designing and integrating applications, infrastructure, and digital systems to ensure seamless functionality that supports organizational business needs and enhances company performance. This role requires technical expertise to identify opportunities for optimizing existing systems and technology.

The Senior Technology Architect works independently, providing strategic guidance and mentoring junior team members. Key responsibilities include creating technical designs, managing integration processes, driving digital innovation, and ensuring adherence to security-by-design principles. The role also involves collaborating with internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement technical solutions, architectures, and integrations for new and existing applications and technologies.
• Review and assess external provider solutions to ensure alignment with business needs, including validating time and cost estimates.
• Document "as-is" and "to-be" processes, outlining required changes for migration.
• Oversee project delivery and ensure quality solutions from third-party providers and vendors.
• Identify emerging technologies to reduce costs and improve business outcomes.
• Develop proof of concepts and prototypes to demonstrate new technologies and improvements.
• Champion modern application development practices and embed them in processes and systems.
• Create cost-effective roadmaps for retiring legacy systems and migrating to new solutions.
• Lead, motivate, and develop team members to achieve individual and team goals.
• Promote knowledge sharing and team development across digital and IT teams.

Qualifications:

• University degree or technical diploma in computer science or a related technical field (Essential).
• 5-7 years of experience in a related role.
• Proven experience in strategic technology planning, execution, and policy development.
• Solid understanding of digital, infrastructure, or software systems and their integration capabilities.
• Extensive knowledge of data processing, hardware platforms, software applications, and outsourced systems.
• Technical expertise in systems networking, databases, web development, and user support.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and the ability to apply technology solutions to business problems.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical staff.
• High levels of integrity and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive customer service attitude and a passion for delivering first-class service.
• Problem-solving skills to address unique situations with multiple variables.
• Commitment to continuous professional and personal development.

Working Relationships:

• Internal: Digital and Information Technology teams, business stakeholders, product or application owners.
• External: Third-party suppliers, vendors, consultants, and customers.

Decision-Making Authority:

• Autonomy to make decisions within project scope and influence stakeholders to embed long-term architecture decisions that support business needs.
• Participation in relevant review boards.

This role is ideal for a motivated individual passionate about driving innovation, improving technology systems, and delivering impactful solutions.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.