Director - Solution Architect
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About the Role
GMG seeks a strategic Technology Solution Architect to drive AI-driven automation, technology rationalization, and innovation in retail. The role requires deep expertise in AI/ML, hyperautomation, and enterprise architecture, reporting to the CTO.
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Responsibilities
- Architect AI/ML driven solutions (predictive analytics, personalized recommendations, demand forecasting, chatbots, computer vision for retail)
- Design hyperautomation strategies (RPA, process mining, workflow automation) to optimize retail operations
- Identify opportunities for generative AI (GenAI) applications in retail
- Conduct current state assessments of retail tech stack and define modernization paths
- Develop 3 5 year technology roadmaps aligned with business growth
- Lead legacy system sunsetting, cloud migration, and consolidation initiatives
- Build ROI driven business cases for tech initiatives
- Evaluate build vs buy vs partner decisions for retail solutions
- Proactively identify technical, security, and compliance risks in retail systems
- Define architectural guardrails to ensure scalability, resilience, and regulatory adherence
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline
- 16+ years in solution/enterprise architecture
- 5+ years in retail/eCommerce
- Proven track record in AI/ML implementations, automation (RPA, workflow tools), and cloud native architectures (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Strong background in technology portfolio rationalization and roadmap development
- Hands on with AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), GenAI tools, MLOps, and automation platforms (UiPath, Power Automate)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
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Company Overview
- GMG is a global well being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors.
Job Summary
- We are seeking a strategic and forward thinking Technology Solution Architect to drive AI driven automation, technology rationalization, and innovation in our retail business.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect AI/ML driven solutions (predictive analytics, personalized recommendations, demand forecasting, chatbots, computer vision for retail).
- Design hyperautomation strategies (RPA, process mining, workflow automation) to optimize retail operations (supply chain, inventory, customer service).
- Identify opportunities for generative AI (GenAI) applications in retail (dynamic pricing, content generation, virtual shopping assistants).
- Conduct current state assessments of retail tech stack (eCommerce, POS, ERP, CRM) and define modernization paths.
- Develop 3 5 year technology roadmaps aligned with business growth, balancing innovation with cost efficiency.
- Lead legacy system sunsetting, cloud migration, and consolidation initiatives to reduce complexity.
- Build ROI driven business cases for tech initiatives, partnering with Finance and Product teams.
- Evaluate build vs buy vs partner decisions for retail solutions.
- Proactively identify technical, security, and compliance risks in retail systems (PCI, GDPR, AI ethics).
- Define architectural guardrails to ensure scalability, resilience, and regulatory adherence.
- Establish vendor risk assessment frameworks for third party AI/automation tools.
Job Requirement
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 16+ years in solution/enterprise architecture, with 5+ years in retail/eCommerce.
- Proven track record in AI/ML implementations, automation (RPA, workflow tools), and cloud native architectures (AWS/Azure/GCP).
- Strong background in technology portfolio rationalization and roadmap development.
- Hands on with AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), GenAI tools, MLOps, and automation platforms (UiPath, Power Automate).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Additional regional language proficiency is a plus.
What we offer?
- An opportunity to become part of diverse teams with international exposure
- Comprehensive family medical insurance
- Family residency sponsorship and flight allowances
- Up to 30% discount in our premium retail sports brand stores
- Up to 20% discount in our pharmacy chain
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