The Solutions Architect is responsible of designing solutions within the domain Operations & Finance Technical Architecture, to provide support to functional domains of Operations & Finance bringing expertise in solution implementation and to Build framework and pattern to accelerate delivery and to bring more efficiency and quality (DevOps / automation / Landscape design …).   

The responsibilities of the Solution Architect include gathering requirements and functional specifications, evaluating existing solution systems to identify areas for improvement and to validate the design of solutions to be compliant with L’Oreal rules. The Solution Architect works with the Group’s teams in charge of Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure and Integration Center of Enablement (COE) and will work closely with run teams to bring continuous improvement 

Main challenges specific to this position

• Design, describe, and manage the Solution in relation to specific business opportunities or Problems
•  Assessing technical architecture currently in place for the domain and working with Application staff to recommend solutions to improve it (Quality and performance).
•  Explain complex problems in simple terms

THIS IS WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED! 

First and foremost, we love people that are curious, collaborative, eager to have an impact, proactive and who value innovation, autonomy, and team spirit. 

Secondly, in this specific position, it will be important for you to have: 

Transversal Skills 

Must have 

• Ability to understand the business of L’Oréal: assimilates the overall business strategy of the company, the long-term needs of users / customers and know-hows to translate them into IT strategy
• Efficient communication skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to convert business requirements to business processes and technical designs.
• Ability to work in a team-based setting and alone in a worldwide environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information in a condensed manner to various stakeholders verbally and in writing.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new skills, technologies, and frameworks. 
• Leadership experience 
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, including those used to define the stages of a project and implement action plans (Waterfall and Agile)

Nice to have 

• Business knowledge in manufacturing / Supply chain / finance domain will be appreciated 
• Ability to handle complex situations and act through transversal skills 
• Entrepreneurship: ability to think innovatively, evaluate and propose new ideas and solutions, while maintaining a pragmatic attitude 
• Decoding and strength of conviction: ability to generate effective interaction, convince and reconcile to gain ownership and reach a positive and accepted conflict resolution 
• Ability to promote a collaborative team environment and work closely with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve goals in different sectors, countries and cultures to achieve common objectives 
• A sense of urgency, the ability to make good decisions, and the prioritization of tasks is necessary

Technical Skills 

Must have 

• Experience in various software designs, languages, and architecture especially in SAP context
• Strong experience in ABAP programming and best development practices, knowledge of HANA and FIORI would be an advantage
• Solution definition and problem-solving skills.
• Practical experience in project management.
• Familiarity with computer networks and IT security management.
• Experience and knowledge of cloud computing. Good understanding of business processes. Strong organizational skills. Strong understanding of analytical skills and techniques. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong knowledge on Cloud, Saas Integration concept 
• Experience with architecting complex frameworks. 
• Current understanding of best practices regarding system security measures
• Experience of a complex worldwide landscape

Nice to have 

• Strong Experience of major project implementing Operations / Finance application / IS
• Experience in leading technical deliveries.  (CI/CD) 
• Experience on ESB & API layer (IpaaS/APIGEE)

LET US GIVE YOU 6 OTHER REASONS TO JOIN US! 

Joining L'Oréal means joining a company that: 

1. Invests in Tech and positions its Tech teams at the heart of its digital transformation strategy.
2. Allows its employees to have a real impact, to test their ideas, to innovate and to build our future.
3. Offers a Hybrid Work Policy: 3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home
4. Provides many benefits: VIP staff shop offering our products at a preferential rate, a company restaurant & gym, 60% reimbursement of transportation subscription, a work council offering lots of employee discounts (social & cultural activities, holiday vouchers etc.) and much more!
5. Delivers a powerful and innovative HR policy: dynamic mobility policy, significant investment in employee training, regular re-evaluation of remuneration, numerous innovative HR measures: Time Savings Account, paternity leave, Citizen Day, etc.
6. Is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and we do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices. The beauty we find in our differences gives us the freedom to go beyond. That’s the beauty of L’Oréal.

GOOD TO KNOW: THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS  

1. Interview with HR
2. Interview with the hiring manager
3. Interview with the business leader

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