Director (Business & Technical Architecture)

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is looking for a Director of Business & Technical Architecture in Stoke-on-Trent. The position demands a proven track record in technology leadership with a solid understanding of smart metering systems. The ideal candidate will drive the modernization of technology platforms and foster effective stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a top-tier technology leadership role.
• Significant experience in managing B2B technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Chair strategic discussions and evaluate technical priorities.
• Engage with senior-level stakeholders and manage differing objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Evaluation

Job description

Job Title: Director (Business & Technical Architecture) - Stoke-on-Trent

Details:

• Client: Not specified
• Location: Stoke-on-Trent, 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 ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a top-tier technology leadership role such as Chief Technology Officer or Chief Product Officer.

Responsibilities include 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viewpoints (including customer feedback and architectural guidance), and addressing the need for modernization of outdated systems.

The candidate should be skilled in engaging senior-level stakeholders across the industry, balancing differing objectives and perspectives in a cooperative, transparent, and methodical manner.

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

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, with the ability to convey complex technical and business issues clearly and accessibly.

A robust understanding of technology, with insight into new innovations and the capacity to evaluate their potential influence on the future of smart metering, is also necessary.