Enterprise Architect (Major Transformation Programme) - FTC

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

Job summary

A large-scale financial organisation is seeking an Enterprise Architect for a major transformation programme. This role involves leading 3rd party teams and ensuring successful delivery of large-scale programmes under aggressive timelines. Ideal candidates should have extensive Enterprise Architecture experience, proficiency in managing high-level suppliers, and notable stakeholder management, especially with C-Suite level executives. The position is primarily remote with occasional travel to the West Midlands.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a multi-supplier environment.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale programmes.
• Established relationships with C-Suite stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3rd party teams (Solutions Architects).
• Support High-Level Design and Analysis phases.
• Work against aggressive timelines.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture experience

Supplier management

Stakeholder Management

Azure Cloud 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

Role context

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3rd party teams (Solutions Architects) and work extensively within a multi-supplier environment.
• Oversee similar sized large-scale programmes and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, up to C-Suite.
• Support High-Level Design and Analysis phases and contribute to timely delivery.
• Work to aggressive timelines with a proven track record of delivering in such contexts.

Skills and experience

• Extensive "heavy hitting" Enterprise Architecture experience
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale programmes
• Excellent background of working with multiple suppliers / high-level supplier management
• Up to C-Suite level Stakeholder Management
• 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)

Timeline and logistics

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.

How to apply

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.