Director (Business & Technical Architecture)

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

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Director of Business and Technical Architecture to lead modernization efforts and manage technology platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technology leadership, strong stakeholder engagement capabilities, and exceptional communication skills. This role involves significant strategic responsibilities and the opportunity to influence the future of smart metering technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in technology leadership (CTO/CPO).
• Strong skills in managing technology platforms, particularly in B2B environments.
• Exceptional communication skills and experience in strategic discussions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee modernization of outdated systems and technology platforms.
• Engage with senior-level stakeholders across the industry.
• Facilitate strategic discussions and evaluate new technical innovations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Technical Evaluation

Job description

Director (Business & Technical Architecture), York

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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.

They should demonstrate 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viewpoints (including customer feedback and architectural guidance), and addressing the need for modernization of outdated systems.

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

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 are required, 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.