Enterprise Architect (Major Transformation Programme) - FTC

TXP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A large-scale financial organization in the UK seeks an experienced Enterprise Architect for a 6-month contract to lead a major transformation programme. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Enterprise Architecture, stakeholder management up to C-Suite level, and experience in decommissioning technical estates. The position offers remote work with occasional travel to the West Midlands and requires immediate onboarding.

Qualifications

• You will have excellent experience leading 3rd party teams.
• You must have previously overseen similar large-scale programmes.
• You will have worked with stakeholders at C-Suite level.

Responsibilities

• Support on the High-Level Design and Analysis phase.
• Deliver in aggressive timelines.
• Occasional on-site work required in the West Midlands.

Skills

Extensive Enterprise Architecture experience

Proven track record of delivering large-scale programmes

Supplier management experience

Stakeholder Management up to C-Suite

Background in Financial Services

High Level Design and Analysis

Experience in decommissioning technical estates

Experience within technical settings

Azure Cloud experience

Policy Admin/Application systems experience

Life & Pensions experience

Job description

Overview

Role: Enterprise Architect (Major transformation Programme)

Salary: £80,000-£90,000 Per Annum (Pro Rata)

Contract: 6 months Fixed Term

Working location: Remote working with occasional travel to the West Midlands

We are working with a large-scale financial organisation based in the West Midlands, who are currently recruiting for a heavy hitting Enterprise Architect to join the business on a Fixed Term contract. You will play a huge role in a major transformation programme, which is due to start phase 2 imminently.

The client requires the successful Enterprise Architect to initially support on the High-Level Design and Analysis phase. You will have excellent experience in leading 3rd party teams (Solutions Architects), work extensively within a multi-supplier environment. You will have overseen similar sized large-scale programmes previously, and worked with stakeholders at all levels, including up to C-Suite. The client is working to aggressive timelines, and the successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering in such a manner previously.

Skills and experience required for the role

• Extensive "heavy hitting" Enterprise Architecture experience
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale programmes previously
• Excellent background of working with multiple suppliers/high level supplier management
• Up to C-Suite level Stakeholder Management
• A background within Financial Services
• High Level Design and Analysis work
• Previous experience of decommissioning technical estates
• Proven experience within technical settings
• Azure Cloud experience
• Policy Admin/Application systems experience
• Life & Pensions experience (Highly Desirable)

Due to the aggressive timescales of the role, the client are looking for someone to be onboard ideally by the 1st week of October. If you are on a long notice period, this will unfortunately rule you out of the opportunity; please consider this when applying for the role.

Due to the nature of the work, there may be occasions where you are expected on-site in the West Midlands more frequently than normal.

If you are interested in the role and would like to apply, please click on the link with a copy of your most up to date CV for immediate consideration.

Due to the anticipated high level of applications, if you have not heard back within 5 working days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.