Platform Architect - Employee Experience (SharePoint, Viva)

Department: Group Digital Employee Platform

We are seeking a Platform Architect to drive the strategy and architecture of our Employee Experience Products, including the Employee Productivity Portal, Talent Management & Acquisition, Learning & Development and Employee listening solutions. In this role, you will define technology roadmaps, ensure solutions align with business goals, and oversee end-to-end product lifecycle management from design to maintenance. You will lead platform architecture governance, evaluate vendor solutions, and ensure quality through testing and integration. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise and the ability to translate business needs into scalable, fit-for-purpose technology solutions.

DELIVERS ON CAPABILITIES:

• Full adoption of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) in an agile environment (SAFe/ DevSecOps);
• Joint ownership of Digital Platform roadmap with the Product Manager; Innovation to enrich the platform
• Platform Architecture & Design in alignment with the Digital Platform roadmap, Enterprise Architecture & TOGAF framework;
• UI/UX Design
• Platform Development & Configuration
• Digital Platform Integration with other Platforms;
• Collaboration & knowledge sharing with Enterprise and other downstream & upstream Platform Architects
• Platform Quality Assurance & Testing
• Digital platforms security, integrity, Solution & Infrastructure Interfaces
• Vendor management
• Business Partnering including supporting adoption

KEY OUTCOMES:

• Develop and align Digital Platform roadmap with Product Manager and Enterprise Architecture
• Develop & integrate Product & Platform Enablers roadmaps
• Design guidelines for Product Development
• Optimal design solutions fitting into Enterprise Architecture; Maintaining the Digital Platform conceptual integrity over time
• Technology/engineering know-how for programs and solution; Matching technology with customer needs
• Optimal allocation of responsibilities to sub-platforms
• Enabler Epics for sub-platforms, technology, security and interfaces
• Capacity allocation for enablement
• Enablers implemented (Define, explore, and support the implementation)
• Verify that the digital platform as built as per the requirements
• Architecting and implementing SharePoint solutions/websites, with a specific focus on enhancing employee engagement and collaboration using Viva Suite.
• Oversee the website's development and launch, addressing any technical issues that arise promptly and effectively.
• Accountable to secure the Solution Documentation is kept up-to-date.

ARE THESE YOUR SECRET INGREDIENTS?

• Minimum 5 years of experience in at least one core module of the Microsoft Office productivity suite (e.g., SharePoint, Yammer, Teams, Azure).
• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft PowerPlatform.
• Copilot experience or familiarity with MS search & Gen AI search.
• Modern (New) SharePoint experience as an architect with global navigation & hub structure for intranet/employee experience portal.
• Part of a companywide reboot of internal communication, collaboration or digital employee experience
• Viva or Yammer experience as an architect, including experience with MS Adaptive Cards.
• Azure AI search
• Experience with Workday, SAP adaptive cards would be considered an asset.

ABOUT YOUR NEW TEAM:

We are a family of 33 thousand engaged people. Each and every one of us is the secret ingredient of Coca-Cola HBC - one of the world’s largest bottlers and partner of The Coca-Cola Company. Our every day mission is to delight over 715 million consumers by offering a choice of over 100 iconic global and favorite local brands in the moments that matter, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are a truly empowered and talented team that drives superior results by winning and learning every day in 29 countries, across 3 continents. Our success comes from us working together as one to make a positive difference for the local communities we serve.

AT COCA-COLA HBC, DIVERSITY HELPS US THRIVE

Including and celebrating different people and opinions is embedded in our growth story. We are committed to fostering diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve, and to creating an inclusive environment where everyone’s unique perspectives are valued and heard. By constantly building a diverse and inclusive workplace, we enrich our decision-making and provide ever more innovative solutions and shared value.