Enterprise Architecture

About the role
Job Summary:
As an Enterprise Architect at Tesco, you lead the formulation, development and alignment of new and existing Technology with the Tesco Business Strategy to collectively
deliver a simpler, flexible & sustainable Finance architecture.
You define, communicate and govern the Finance enterprise architecture for Tesco by creating standards and guidance for Technology programmes and solutions in order to
ensure it enables and delivers the Tesco Business Strategy.

You will be responsible for

In this job, I am accountable for:
Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence and have these specific risk responsibilities:
Fostering understanding of the current technology landscape and its impact on stakeholders:
* Ensure we have models and materials that describe the landscape at a high-level and how it supports the business
* Help colleagues of all levels to understand the bigger picture and their role / activities within it to aid decision making
Evolving and embedding Technology strategy across Tesco Technology's functions:
* Partnering technology engineering and product leadership to define target enterprise architecture that will improve our business for customers and colleagues in line with
our business and Technology strategy and plans
* Identify organizational requirements for the resources, structures and cultural changes necessary to support the delivery of the enterprise architecture
* Identify the optimal approach to delivering Tesco business strategy while increasing agility and driving simplicity / cost efficiency over the short, medium and long-term.
* Supporting portfolio and programme teams to contribute to planning activities utilizing our broad understanding of Tesco, its technology landscape and broader industry /
technology trends
Guiding high-level delivery planning and solution design to deliver our strategic goals whilst ensuring we continuously deliver business value
* Work in collaboration other teams to help ensure we design flexible, efficient and secure solutions
* Lead and facilitate the creation of governing principles, policies, standards etc. to guide solution decision making for architecturally significant initiatives
* Operate the architecture review, governance and exception processes
Supporting successful delivery through the technology lifecycle, delivering business value and realizing strategic goals.
* On occasion, provide targeted support for initiatives with technical challenges during their delivery
Evolving our federated architecture and design framework as part of the Technology delivery model
* Build architecture capability and competency within Tesco in keeping with our emphasis on agile, DevOps and architecture is everyone's role principles
* Create and operate an effective community to engage and educate Technology colleagues in enterprise and solution architecture topics
* Proactively collaborate and communicate with Technology colleagues and delivery partners to drive awareness and interest
* Build effective relationships with our Stores business and PLC group colleagues, and valued 3rd party partners.

You will need
Key people and teams I work within and outside ofTesco:
People, budgets and other resources I am accountable
for in my job:
Head of Enterprise Architecture
N/A (direct influence on major strategic investments as part of role)
Day-to-day engagement with Engineering teams and directors
Regular engagement with Product, Programme and Software Development
principals and managers
Colleagues and business stakeholders across Tesco
Suppliers and 3rd parties
Experience relevant for this job:
Accountancy experience or knowledge - working as or closely with Chartered
Proven record of Technology delivery at Tesco scale
Accountancy or Cost Management Accountancy
Successful use of Enterprise Architecture to shape strategic priorities
Experience with Enterprise Finance ERP systems
Solution Architecture experience on major programmes
Creation, communication and embedding of Technology strategy
Technology understanding across Software, Infrastructure, Security and Data
Leading solution architecture governance / assurance
Solution Shaping & Problem-Solving
Hands on engineering experience
Technology Strategy and Portfolio Steering
Architecture Modelling
Technical Writing (Standards, Whitepapers & Cookbooks)
Proficient Software and System Engineering (incl. Cloud)
Core Technology
Development Lifecycle
Product Methodologies
Retail Technology Awareness
Communication & Influencing
Data Analytics & Insights
Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
Finance & Procurement
Curiosity & Learning
Embracing and Enabling Change
Whats in it for you

At Tesco, we are committed to providing the best for you.

As a result, our colleagues enjoy a unique, differentiated, market- competitive reward package, based on the current industry practices, for all the work they put into serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day.

Our Tesco Rewards framework consists of pillars - Fixed Pay, Incentives, and Benefits.

Total Rewards offered at Tesco is determined by four principles -simple, fair, competitive, and sustainable.

Salary - Your fixed pay is the guaranteed pay as per your contract of employment.

Annual Bonus - Opportunity to earn additional bonus, distributed as 2/3rd in compensation and 1/3rd in shares.

Leave & Time-off - Colleagues are entitled to 30 days of leave (18 days of Earned Leave, 12 days of Casual/Sick Leave) and 10 national and festival holidays, as per the company's policy.

Making Retirement Tension-FreeSalary - In addition to Statutory retirement beneets, Tesco enables colleagues to participate in voluntary programmes like NPS and VPF.

Health is Wealth - Tesco promotes programmes that support a culture of health and wellness including insurance for colleagues and their family. Our medical insurance provides coverage for dependents including parents or in-laws.

Mental Wellbeing - We offer mental health support through self-help tools, community groups, ally networks, face-to-face counselling, and more for both colleagues and dependents.

Financial Wellbeing - Through our financial literacy partner, we offer one-to-one financial coaching at discounted rates, as well as salary advances on earned wages upon request.

Save As You Earn (SAYE) - Our SAYE programme allows colleagues to transition from being employees to Tesco shareholders through a structured 3-year savings plan.

Physical Wellbeing - Our green campus promotes physical wellbeing with facilities that include a cricket pitch, football field, badminton and volleyball courts, along with indoor games, encouraging a healthier lifestyle.

About Us
At Tesco, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating everyone fairly and with respect, valuing individuality and uniqueness to create a true sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in our valueswe treat people how they want to be treated. Our goal is for all colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work, and we are committed to helping them thrive. Across the Tesco group, we are building an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn contribute to the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

At Tesco Bengaluru, we are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, highlighting our commitment to creating a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to offering equal opportunities for all candidates and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Our recruitment process is fully accessible, and we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during interviews. If you need any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to ensure that everyone has the chance to succeed.

We also believe in fostering a work environment where you can excel both professionally and personally. Our hybrid model allows you to work flexiblyspend 60% of your week collaborating in person with colleagues at our office locations or local sites, and the rest of the time working remotely. We understand that everyone's life journey is unique, whether you are starting your career, pursuing passions, or navigating life changes, and we are here to support you. Flexibility is a core part of our culture, and we encourage open conversations about how we can best accommodate your needs, so talk to us throughout your application process on the support required.