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Our CIO Office & IT Strategy team seeks a Group-wide Lead Cloud Architect to independently shape the Cloud Network strategy and architecture for Uniper IT. We want an ambitious professional with strong interpersonal and technical skills, especially in Azure cloud networking and network security, to help deliver this specialised function.

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

UNIPER IT is responsible for managing all IT matters for the UNIPER Group.

The organisation is seeking a Lead Cloud Network Architect to operate at group level within the CIO unit of Uniper IT.

This position includes tasks that will define and guide the IT Strategy for Cloud Networking within Uniper IT.

As the subject matter expert in Cloud Networking, the focus will be on modern network infrastructure in Azure.

The role includes defining the conceptual architecture of Cloud Networking in Azure and overseeing technical decision-making and governance during implementation phases to ensure alignment with the Uniper Cloud strategy.

Participation in steering and governance meetings at the executive management level is required, including addressing discussions regarding adherence to Uniper's Cloud Network standards.

Responsibilities include ensuring sustainable and effective delivery of work programmes, providing guidance according to Uniper’s architectural frameworks, and establishing design standards and quality assurance procedures. The position involves leading design decisions as necessary.

It also covers reviewing high-level designs from Uniper's strategic service partners to assess suitability and cost-effectiveness in relation to business requirements, shaping and guiding IT strategy for cloud network topics, and leading senior architecture and technical teams across various locations.

Additional duties involve developing IT strategy recommendations for review and approval by Uniper Senior Management and steering boards.

Evaluating strategic compliance of projects during formal approval processes—typically for initiatives lasting 6 to 24 months—and contributing to decisions on infrastructure vendors as part of broader project teams.

The role also entails identifying and recommending infrastructure standards and representing LOB IT in group initiatives, collaborating with business stakeholders to contribute IT input during business case development.

A strong background in implementing cloud networking principles, including the assessment of vulnerabilities and resiliency considerations, is expected.

Your profile

Proficiency in Azure Cloud Networking, with the capability to align business needs with IT requirements.

Experience working within cross-border enterprise architecture environments.

Background in international change delivery settings.

Leadership And Team Management Experience Required.

Multiple years of managing change within complex environments.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education.

Desirable to have TOGAF9 architecture certification, or currently pursuing certification.

Advanced analytical and conceptual abilities.

Ability to work independently and follow established processes.

Comprehensive knowledge of cloud architecture, particularly in the Azure ecosystem.

Strong communication and relationship skills for effective collaboration across teams, including conveying complex technical information to various stakeholders.

Experience in engaging with and managing third parties, ideally within an outsourced context.

Understanding of economic principles and experience in budget management.

Written and spoken proficiency in English.

Willingness to travel nationally and internationally is required.

Your qualities

At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.

Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:

Competitive salary

Personal development and Learning opportunities

Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions

26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Electric vehicle charging at our sites

IIn house Occupational Health Services

Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service

Performance related benefits

Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work or buy and sell extra holiday

Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

Your contact

Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager Lauren- Lauren.Ryan-Grealish(at)Uniper.Energy

Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.

Further Information

Deadline:

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.

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