Head of Architecture

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom JD Williams Full time
Head of Architecture Job Description

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

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive architecture strategy to support business growth and transformation.
  • Lead a team of enterprise and solution architects to drive positive change and encourage a culture of continuous learning.
  • Set policies, standards, and practices to ensure compliance between business strategies, technology strategies, and enterprise transformation activities.
  • Prioritize areas for quality improvement by considering strategy, business objectives, and results from internal and external audits.
  • Champion and lead the development of an organizational knowledge management approach to share best practices across communities of practice, business units, and networks.
Requirements:
  • Extensive architecture experience with a proven track record of driving transformation and change.
  • Experience of transforming from legacy architecture to microservices.
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills to manage and motivate a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience of cloud technologies, preferably AWS.
  • Experience in Retail and/or Financial Services.
What We Offer:
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A dynamic and inclusive work environment.
  • Access to the latest technology and tools.

We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you're passionate about architecture and technology, and want to make a real impact, please apply now.


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