Director (Business & Technical Architecture)

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Preston seeks a Director of Business & Technical Architecture. The role demands extensive experience in technology leadership, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage stakeholder engagement effectively. The successful candidate will lead the modernization of systems, influence product direction, and enhance service delivery in B2B environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in technology leadership roles.
• Skilled in chairing strategic discussions and evaluating technical possibilities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage technology platforms for product and service delivery.
• Engage with senior-level stakeholders and balance differing objectives.
• Assess modernization needs for outdated systems.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

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Director (Business & Technical Architecture), Preston, Lancashire

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Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

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

Demonstrated expertise in chairing strategic discussions, evaluating technical possibilities and priorities, incorporating diverse viewpoints (including customer feedback and architectural guidance), and addressing the need for modernization of outdated systems.

Skilled in engaging senior-level stakeholders across the industry, balancing differing objectives and perspectives in a cooperative, transparent, and methodical way.

Significant leadership experience in managing technology platforms related to product and service delivery, particularly within business-facing (B2B) environments.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical and business issues in a clear and accessible manner.

Robust understanding of technology with insight into new innovations and the capacity to evaluate their potential influence on the future of smart metering.