Director (Business & Technical Architecture)

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Birmingham is seeking a Director of Business & Technical Architecture. The role demands substantial experience in technology leadership, with key responsibilities in strategic discussions, stakeholder engagement, and system modernization. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a deep understanding of technology's impact on smart metering.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a top-tier technology leadership position.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders and balancing objectives.
• Strong understanding of technology and new innovations.

Responsibilities

• Chair strategic discussions and evaluate technical possibilities.
• Modernize outdated systems in a cooperative and methodical manner.
• Communicate complex technical and business issues effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Evaluation

Communication

Technical Assessment

Job description

Director (Business & Technical Architecture), Birmingham

Client:

[Client details]

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

The role requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a top-tier technology leadership position such as Chief Technology Officer or Chief Product Officer.

Key responsibilities include chairing strategic discussions, evaluating technical possibilities, incorporating diverse viewpoints (including customer feedback and architectural guidance), and modernizing outdated systems.

The candidate should have experience engaging senior stakeholders across the industry, balancing differing objectives in a cooperative, transparent, and methodical manner.

Leadership experience in managing technology platforms related to product and service delivery, especially within B2B environments, is essential.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required to clearly convey complex technical and business issues.

A solid understanding of technology, awareness of new innovations, and the ability to assess their potential impact on smart metering are also necessary.