Head of Architecture

2 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom N Brown Full time
Head of Architecture

We are seeking an experienced Head of Architecture to lead our Digital Technology Team. As a key member of our senior leadership team, you will be responsible for shaping our enterprise-wide architecture and processes to drive strategic change across the business.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the creation and review of a systems capability strategy that meets the strategic requirements of the business
  • Capture and prioritise market and environmental technology trends, business strategies and objectives
  • Identify the business benefits of alternative strategies and lead substantial improvement programmes
  • Set strategies, policies, standards and practices to ensure compliance between business strategies, technology strategies, and enterprise transformation activities
  • Shape technology roadmaps that align organisational plans with emerging technology solutions
Requirements:
  • Extensive architecture experience, preferably in Retail and/or Financial Services
  • Experience of transforming from legacy architecture to microservices
  • Cloud technologies experience, preferably with AWS
  • Ability to manage and influence a wide range of key stakeholders
  • Experienced Leader able to lead others through organisational and technology change
About N Brown:

N Brown is a forward-thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition to be proud of. We're customer-obsessed, serving them through three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We're inclusive, as we believe in fashion without boundaries; and we're sustainable, striving to make as little impact on the planet as possible.

We offer hybrid working, which varies across the business depending on the role you're in. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre, surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat.


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