Senior Solutions Architect

GHDMelbourneOn-siteFull-time2 weeks ago

GHD is seeking an experienced Senior Solutions Architect to lead architecture across its Project Delivery domain in Melbourne. The hands-on role connects business capabilities, applications, data and integrations, ensuring solutions align with enterprise strategy and the target architecture roadmap. Requires 8-10 years of relevant architecture experience and strong solution capability across applications, data, integration, security, infrastructure and operations.

What you'll do

Own and evolve the current- and target-state architecture and roadmap for the Project Delivery domain
Ensure solutions across the portfolio align with enterprise strategy, standards and the target architecture
Lead solution architecture for priority, complex and cross-cutting initiatives—from discovery through delivery and transition to operations
Shape Project Delivery capabilities, applications, data and integrations, including authoritative data sources, shared domain models and API-led patterns
Establish practical reference architectures, platform guardrails and non-functional requirements that enable consistent delivery
Provide architecture assurance, resolve cross-initiative conflicts and manage risks such as duplication, obsolescence, vendor lock-in and technical debt
Advise business and technology leaders on investment options, costs, benefits, risks, trade-offs and total cost of ownership
Coordinate across product, platform, data, security and operations teams to resolve dependencies and deliver coherent outcomes
Coach architects and technical leads, building capability through practical guidance, reusable artefacts and knowledge sharing

What you need

Must-have

Solution ArchitectureEnterprise ArchitectureApplicationsDataIntegrationSecurityInfrastructureOperations

Nice-to-have

Microsoft AzureSalesforceSharePoint OnlineEnterprise IntegrationData PlatformsAI-enabled capabilities

Soft skills

Stakeholder EngagementConsultingInfluencingCommunicationCoachingKnowledge Sharing

Senior Solutions ArchitectArchitectureProject DeliveryEnterprise StrategyAzureSalesforceSharePoint OnlineCivil EngineeringEnvironmental Services

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