About the Role

　　236 million. That is how many lives our products impacted in 2022 across approximately 144 countries. And while we're proud of that, in this world of digital and technological transformation, we must also ask ourselves this: how can we continue to improve and extend even more people's lives? We have endless future opportunities in Tech Transformation and are well positioned to build products that improve lives.

　　As a Solution Architect for Finance, you will contribute to solving complex problems by designing or modifying solution architectures for our Finance department.

　　An efficient and effective technology landscape is essential to support our business processes within Finance. With a diverse customer group within Finance, the role will involve designing, implementing, and integrating applications addressing specific business capabilities.

　　Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

　　• Define the architecture of solutions elaborated in a program or a project leveraging existing architecture patterns.

　　• Detail the solution architecture for a specific solution based on architecture-significant requirements and company-wide architecture standards.

　　• Elaborate and describe the solution architecture holistically, considering all relevant viewpoints (e.g., business architecture, data architecture, technical architecture, etc.).

　　• Leverage architecture standards, architecture patterns, reference architectures, and other referential means to elaborate the most adequate solution meeting functional and non-functional requirements.

　　• Understand and translate enterprise needs into implementable technology solutions to enable long-term success.

　　• Validate solution architectures regarding their adequacy and adherence to architecture standards throughout the solution lifecycle.

　　• Contribute to the development of architectural standards, and the direction and design of architecture for Corporate Functions.

　　• Managing complexities of multiple solution components across diverse stakeholder groups.

　　• Maintain and evolve architecture tools and platforms, principles, policies, and standards.

　　• Driving successful implementation of solutions, based on agreed solution architecture design.

　　Diversity & Inclusion / EEO

　　We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

　　Role Requirements

　　What you'ill bring to the role:

　　• Bachelor's degree in a computer science, engineering, or information technology discipline; an advanced degree and related accreditations is a plus.

　　• 5+ years of experience in IT, including designing IT solutions to business problems.

　　• Skilled in multiple technology areas and multiple business focus.

　　• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain successful relationships with senior leaders IT or non-IT backgrounds and ability to successfully manage projects involving multi-functional teams in a matrixed environment.

　　• Knowledge of industry best practices in architecture both cloud based and on prem solutions.

　　• Great interpersonal, communication, presentation and writing skills.

　　• Experience as a business analyst and software implementation, application integration and /or Project Management

　　Other skills required:

　　• Ability to work with others in a high paced, fluid, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team.

　　• Experience in working in cross functional teams and managing relationships with stakeholders

　　• Good skills in strategic thinking, influencing, attention to detail and organization.

　　• Great interpersonal, communication, presentation and writing skills.

　　• Ability to engage on large geographically or functionally dispersed teams in a matrix organization.

　　• Working under tight timelines without compromising quality.

　　• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

　　• Strong can-do attitude and results focused.

　　Desirable Requirements:

　　• Experience working in an IT Environment supporting Legal, Ethics, Risk and Compliance functions in a large enterprise.

　　• Certifications such in CEAP, TOGAF, ITIL, ARCHIMATE are a plus.

　　Why consider Novartis?

　　We believe the answers are found when curious, adventurous and collaborative people like you are brought together in an inspiring environment. Where you're given opportunities to explore the power of digital and data. Where you're empowered to risk failure by taking smart risks, and where you're surrounded by people who share your determination to seek the world's toughest medical challenges.

　　Imagine what you could do at Novartis!

　　Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

　　Novartis embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration, and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

　　Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to learn more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here:

　　https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

　　Division

　　Operations

　　Business Unit

　　DATA, DIGITAL & IT

　　Location

　　Czech Republic

　　Site

　　Prague

　　Company / Legal Entity

　　NOV CZE

　　Alternative Location 1

　　Spain

　　Alternative Location 2

　　India

　　Functional Area

　　Technology Transformation

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Employment Type

　　Regular

　　Shift Work

　　No