role	role_level	band	skill	skill_source	pcf_reference	esco_reference	expected_level	expected_level_number	expected_level_description	self_rating	manager_rating	gap	evidence	development_action
Solution architect	Principal solution architect	8d	Architect for the whole context	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/d56e2c2f-3e01-4b76-a7bb-ecb6d430172f; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/0f9958d2-f700-4f62-b90b-a5873cb5ae4c; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/ee3c1d54-f46a-43c7-a0f9-0ba3648164d0	expert	4	You can: - assess how trends in society and industry practices might impact the organisation - work with people outside of your organisation to inform policies, strategies and standards - anticipate changes to policy and build resilience through your architectural work - coach others in identifying important trends					
Solution architect	Principal solution architect	8d	Architecture communication	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/c32ad607-0c4d-4e34-b73f-668298f7bf13; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/7ff2c668-0e86-418a-a962-4958262ee337	expert	4	You can: - communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels, and across organisations, using architecture communication techniques​ - mediate between people in difficult architectural discussions - gain support from business and technical stakeholders for architectural initiatives with high levels of risk, impact and complexity - coach and support others in architecture communication					
Solution architect	Principal solution architect	8d	Commercial perspective	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/80ae18bf-f3a4-4f83-b372-7c5c9d686865; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/fe1ec582-d63b-466c-9149-e7fc4fe93e22; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/3bc08c26-2f98-4730-bbb6-ec4a8566e3cf	practitioner	3	You can: - identify appropriate contractual frameworks and approaches - identify, evaluate and select appropriate suppliers					
Solution architect	Principal solution architect	8d	Community collaboration	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/082967d4-b94c-4305-aa13-35a6aa8c5c7c; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/60c78287-22eb-4103-9c8c-28deaa460da0; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/bf5d77ad-e18c-48d8-83f0-bc79c011c74a	expert	4	You can: - solve and unblock issues between teams or departments at the highest level - coach the organisation on team dynamics and conflict resolution, while also building and growing the community					
Solution architect	Principal solution architect	8d	Making architectural decisions	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/3cfa46e9-b7da-44ac-b09e-9596dffe0425; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/f7e2eb04-3e50-4561-bce1-7e51a1fec308; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/ee3c1d54-f46a-43c7-a0f9-0ba3648164d0	expert	4	You can: - make and guide architectural design decisions characterised by high levels of risk and complexity - identify and address architectural risks across the organisation or wider government - lead and evolve architectural governance and assurance - represent architectural governance as part of wider governance, for example, legal or commercial					
Solution architect	Principal solution architect	8d	Problem definition and shaping	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/03b9b491-fc9b-4868-914a-bf7cd47b5041; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/55514865-3066-4abd-86a9-dbe45a440882; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/9714735d-6f60-440b-bdbc-aaf45ebcbe78	expert	4	You can: - lead the framing of a problem characterised by high complexity, complication, or risk so that a solution can be created - coach others in defining problems and describing appropriate options for solutions - help others challenge requirements and assumptions, and identify opportunities when defining problems and solution options					
Solution architect	Principal solution architect	8d	Strategy design	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/ba2c6181-b036-40b4-8f6d-51499463ccbb; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/949ced5f-7536-4614-ac60-563ffc91a2f2; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/f7b5d916-52f0-4865-b6a6-e1a3b711cb5e	expert	4	You can: - define and connect strategies or visions across the organisation or wider government - enable the implementation of strategies or visions across the organisation or wider government, for example, by advocating for resources and removing blockers					
Solution architect	Principal solution architect	8d	Technical design throughout the life cycle	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/f7e2eb04-3e50-4561-bce1-7e51a1fec308; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/09f2f811-a3fb-4de3-a70f-6420a6935575; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/d9e5349e-8791-49c2-8ba4-839fdd1606c2	expert	4	You can: - create technical designs characterised by high risk, impact, and complexity - lead and guide others in creating technical designs that achieve organisational objectives - use feedback to optimise and refine standards for technical designs throughout the life cycle					
Solution architect	Principal solution architect	8d	Understanding health and care services	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/9b63d92b-5a3a-46b0-b2ba-c98b39ea5aaf; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/6c252ea9-e7df-4f82-8035-7d7ee742ff0e	expert	4	You can: - shape organisational strategy using a deep understanding of the health and care system - represent the organisation with health and care partners and leaders - anticipate how policy and service changes will affect digital services and care 					
Solution architect	Principal solution architect	8d	Health data interoperability	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/4f5c1208-62fd-4e5a-a51e-306c06947e11; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/d70701ca-d3be-44cb-963e-8e7142555144	expert	4	You can: - set interoperability standards and strategy for the organisation - lead national or cross-organisation standards work - assure the design of critical integrations across many systems 					
Solution architect	Principal solution architect	8d	Information governance and data protection	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/a4346013-a967-4a58-a533-6b32ad1364c5; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/51ece34f-c24e-4183-9bf4-9b6f28748aec; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/097c6a36-f031-4d3e-b5c1-62d6ffcb430b	expert	4	You can: - set information governance policy and strategy - advise the board on information risk and compliance - represent the organisation with regulators and partners 					
Solution architect	Principal solution architect	8d	Clinical risk management	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/47d491a9-f7c0-4b13-a10f-983d3aa0113e; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/4913d0c0-133a-4c46-aac3-f5d4989a982e	practitioner	3	You can: - lead hazard identification and risk assessment for a product or change - write and maintain hazard logs and clinical safety case reports - agree risk controls with product teams and check that they work - advise teams on applying clinical risk management standards 					
Solution architect	Principal solution architect	8d	Medical device software regulation	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/f453b1a6-c7db-4d9d-9ba3-47c45159bfe3	working	2	You can: - follow a software life cycle process that meets medical device standards - produce the records that such a process requires 					
Solution architect	Principal solution architect	8d	Organisational risk management	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/6eff134b-e34f-4d6e-a6e8-5e47cf2228d0; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/00920055-eb50-4cb8-a23d-3deedbf3753e; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/96550830-539b-4746-96aa-92aa4959945d	practitioner	3	You can: - run the risk process for a directorate or programme - assess risks against the risk appetite and escalate them - report on risks to committees 					
Solution architect	Principal solution architect	8d	People management	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/339ac029-066a-4985-9f9d-b3d7c8fea0bb; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/add39442-b8ca-4412-8156-391db53b0c5d	practitioner	3	You can: - line manage a team, setting objectives and running appraisals - support wellbeing and manage attendance, performance, and conduct - plan the team's development and succession 					
Solution architect	Principal solution architect	8d	Budget management	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/21c5790c-0930-4d74-b3b0-84caf5af12ea; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/74688c5d-2af1-4f7a-9d1c-00e808eaa1e6	working	2	You can: - track spending against a small budget and raise variances - authorise spending within your limit