Enterprise Architect - VR/31492

Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment Ltd; Ouston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic recruitment agency is seeking an experienced IT Enterprise Architect in Aberdeen to lead the development of an architecture capability. Responsibilities include establishing governance standards, driving transformation through innovation, and mentoring a team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in enterprise architecture with experience in complex environments, especially within the oil and gas sector. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on technology-driven excellence.

Benefits

Opportunity for significant role in architecture function

Collaborative and innovative work culture

Focus on sustainable and technology-driven excellence

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture or technology leadership roles.
• Experience establishing and delivering enterprise architecture functions in complex environments.
• Proven track record of driving technology strategies that align with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate architectural vision aligned with strategic objectives.
• Establish and manage governance processes for architecture compliance.
• Build and lead a high-performing Architecture Team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Architecture Governance

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

TOGAF

ITIL

AWS

Azure

Job description

Overview

Become an IT Enterprise Architect in Aberdeen with a business set to become the UK’s largest independent oil and gas producer. The successful candidate will establish and mature the EA capability, ensuring strategic alignment, robust governance, agile architectural processes, and effective integration of technologies across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Vision:
• Defining and communicating a clear architectural vision aligned with strategic objectives.
• Developing, maintaining, and executing a comprehensive architecture roadmap supporting business transformation, innovation, and operational excellence.

• Architecture Governance and Compliance:
• Establishing and running the Architecture Review Board (ARB), ensuring robust governance, adherence to architecture principles, standards, and best practices.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory, cybersecurity, ESG, and operational safety standards within architecture decisions and designs.

• Functional Leadership:
• Building, leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing Architecture Team.
• Promoting cross-domain collaboration and architecture best practices within the organisation.

• Stakeholder and Executive Engagement:
• Acting as a strategic advisor to the CIO, executive leadership, and key business stakeholders.
• Communicating architectural strategies, decisions, risks, and opportunities clearly and compellingly at all levels of the organization.

• Architecture Standards and Repository Management:
• Overseeing the development and maintenance of architectural artifacts (business capability models, reference architectures, roadmaps, principles).
• Owning and managing the enterprise architecture repository, ensuring clear, accurate, accessible documentation.

• Collaboration and Integration:
• Collaborating closely with infrastructure, operations, cybersecurity, and delivery/project teams to ensure seamless integration, effective governance, and robust solution delivery.
• Engaging effectively with external vendors, partners, and integrators, ensuring alignment with the company’s architectural standards and strategies.

• Innovation and Transformation:
• Fostering innovation through architecture, enabling rapid experimentation and adoption of emerging technologies such as AI/ML, digital twins, advanced analytics, and cloud technologies.
• Leading modernisation and rationalisation initiatives to retire legacy technologies, TSA Exits and introduce efficient, scalable architectures.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree required (computer science, information systems, engineering or related field).
• Master's degree preferred (MBA, MSc in technology management or similar).

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture or technology leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and delivering enterprise architecture functions in complex, multinational environments, ideally within the oil and gas, energy, or similar industries.
• Proven track record of driving business-aligned technology strategies, delivering measurable architecture impact, and leading transformational initiatives.

Certifications (preferred)

• TOGAF (or similar EA certification).
• ITIL certification (desirable).
• Cloud architecture certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) (desirable).
• Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) (desirable).

Core Competencies

Technical and Domain Knowledge

• Strong understanding of architecture frameworks, methodologies, and best practices (TOGAF, Zachman, ArchiMate).
• Familiarity with key domains (Application, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Integration), and experience delivering architecture governance across these areas.
• Industry-specific expertise, including understanding of Production Information (PI), ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), and Subsurface and Wells technologies, strongly preferred.

Leadership and Management

• Exceptional leadership, team building, mentoring, and talent development skills.
• Ability to build and foster a collaborative architecture community across various stakeholders.

Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen

• Strong strategic thinking, ability to align architecture clearly to business objectives, risks, and opportunities.
• Demonstrable business acumen and experience partnering effectively with executive stakeholders.

Governance and Communication

• Proven capability establishing and delivering effective architecture governance (ARB) processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex architecture strategies and decisions to diverse audiences.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to play a significant role in the new Enterprise Architecture function in a strategic joint venture with industry leaders.
• Drive meaningful transformation and innovation in North Sea operations, with a clear path to measurable business impact.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture, committed to sustainable, agile, and technology-driven excellence.

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