Chief Architect - PPG

Animal Friends; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Chief Architect to lead their architecture practice and drive technology strategy across the organization. This pivotal role involves translating business strategy into a compelling architectural vision while fostering a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in enterprise architecture, proven leadership skills, and a solid understanding of cloud platforms and digital transformation. Join a supportive team that values work-life balance and strives for excellence in every project. If you're ready to make a real impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in enterprise architecture and leading architecture functions.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a collaborative architecture team, fostering innovation.
• Define and implement an enterprise-wide architecture strategy.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Business Capability Modelling

Application Rationalisation

Technology Portfolio Management

Cloud Platforms (Azure)

Digital Transformation

Data Analytics

Automation

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Are you a tech-savvy leader with a passion for architecture and a drive to make a real impact? Pinnacle Pet Group (PPG) is looking for a Chief Architect to lead our architecture practice and drive our technology strategy across the group.

At PPG, we're more than just hardworking – we believe in having fun and always striving for the best! In this pivotal role, you’ll be instrumental in enterprise architecture (EA) work, from business capability modelling to application rationalisation and tech transformation. You’ll translate business strategy into a killer architectural vision, working closely with senior leaders, IT teams, and even external partners.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and mentor a collaborative architecture team, fostering innovation and growth.
• Define and implement an enterprise-wide architecture strategy aligned with our business goals.
• Drive application and technology portfolio management, identifying efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Establish governance, standards, and risk management frameworks.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, building strong relationships across the business.
• Champion innovation, exploring emerging technologies like cloud, automation, and data-driven solutions.

What you’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in enterprise architecture and leading architecture functions.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Solid understanding of business capability modelling, application rationalisation, and technology portfolio management.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and enterprise application landscapes.
• Knowledge of insurance or financial services tech.
• Experience with digital transformation, business process optimisation, AI, data analytics, and automation.

Why PPG?

You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your work truly matters. We offer exciting projects, a fantastic work-life balance, and a team that knows how to have fun while delivering exceptional results.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise and passion to a company that values its people and strives for excellence, apply now!

Department

IT

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

37.5

Competitive

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology, Management, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Insurance, Financial Services, and Banking

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