Architecture Operating Model Lead

BrightBox Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightBox Group seeks an experienced Architecture Operating Model Consultant to shape how the architecture function operates across Group and Business Units. You will help define roles, capabilities, governance and ways of working to establish an effective architecture function and progress a priority architecture backlog.

Working with architects and senior stakeholders, you will translate strategic objectives into practical actions and deliverables, turning complex problems into tangible

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of the architecture operating model across Group and Business Units.
• Assess and shape architecture roles, capabilities, organisational structures and accountabilities.
• Define and refine architecture governance, processes, standards and ways of working.
• Review architecture artefacts, tooling and interactions to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Help establish clear responsibilities and effective collaboration between Group and BU architecture teams.
• Support the prioritisation and progression of a key architecture backlog.
• Work directly with architects and senior stakeholders to gather insights, challenge assumptions and develop practical solutions.
• Structure ambiguous problems independently and translate findings into clear recommendations, actionable plans and high-quality, client-ready deliverables

Job description

BrightBox Group seeks an experienced Architecture Operating Model Consultant to shape how the architecture function operates across Group and Business Units. You will help define roles, capabilities, governance and ways of working to establish an effective architecture function and progress a priority architecture backlog.

Working with architects and senior stakeholders, you will translate strategic objectives into practical actions and deliverables, turning complex problems into tangible