Commercial Application Architect

Description

Join Our Family at Musgrave Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We're proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 19 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We're committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we're looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey. Our people are the heart of our business. As our greatest asset, they make Musgrave a great place to work and, in return, we aim to be the very best place to work, grow and thrive. We are seeking a Commercial Application Architect to own the architecture, governance, integration and lifecycle management of strategic commercial and supply chain applications such as RELEX and Pricefx solutions. You will ensure that data, configuration, integrations and business processes operate cohesively across the application landscape while acting as the primary interface between business stakeholders and technology teams. ** Please note that is a 24 month fixed term contract and the role can be based at our Cork, Dublin or Belfast hubs What you'll be doing End-to-End Application Ownership Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of all promotion, planning, pricing, forecasting and replenishment platforms, their capabilities, configurations, dependencies and business processes. ​​Key Responsibilities: - Application capability maps - Process flows - Platform roadmaps - Dependency management Data & Integration Architecture Stewardship Understand the application-level data and integration architecture across all commercial and supply chain application platforms. Key responsibilities: - Understand source-to-target data flows - Ensure data quality requirements are defined - Understand transformation logic - Document data lineage - Govern shared interfaces Business & Technology Translation Act as the primary intermediary between business functions and technology teams. Responsibilities: - Work with BA's to translate business requirements into platform changes - Challenge proposed solutions - Drive design workshops - Ensure business outcomes remain the focus Testing, Controls & Operational Assurance Establish robust testing and quality assurance frameworks across the application landscape. Key responsibilities: - Regression testing strategy - Integration testing governance - Data reconciliation controls - Release assurance Architecture Governance & Strategic Roadmap Provide architectural oversight and long-term planning across the commercial and supply chain ecosystem. Responsibilities: - Architecture standards - Vendor engagement - Technical debt management - Platform rationalisation - Capability roadmap ownership What we're looking for • A relevant IT qualification or equivalent professional experience. • Significant experience across multiple technology disciplines, including several years in solution or application architecture or a comparable design leadership role. • Proven application architecture, design and implementation experience on large-scale transformation programmes, ideally in retail, consumer goods or supply chain. • Ability to translate complex business requirements into coherent end-to-end solutions and practical transition roadmaps. • Strong knowledge of application, data, integration and technology architecture, including APIs, event-driven integration and cloud or SaaS platforms. • Experience implementing configurable enterprise products and integrating them with complex legacy estates; exposure to retail planning or optimisation platforms such as RELEX, Blue Yonder, SAP or similar is advantageous. • Understanding of commercial processes such as forecasting, replenishment, pricing, promotions, range or space planning is advantageous. • Experience applying architecture frameworks and governance pragmatically; TOGAF or equivalent certification is desirable. • Strong commercial awareness, including implementation cost, licensing, supportability, total cost of ownership and vendor delivery models. • Ability to assess architecture designs, identify risks and dependencies, and drive timely decisions and escalation. • Experience leading third-party vendors and distributed delivery teams in agile, hybrid or matrix environments. • Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder-influencing skills, with the ability to explain technical choices in business terms. • A structured, proactive and collaborative approach, with a strong focus on delivery and measurable business outcomes. Why Musgrave Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact. Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now and join is in creating a future where business success and positive change go hand in hand Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know. Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely.