Executive Head of Digital Architecture Strategy (Hybrid)

BAE Systems; Warton; Hybrid; GBP 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Head of Digital Architecture Strategy in Warton. This role involves ensuring digital strategy aligns with business goals, evaluating emerging technologies, and fostering innovation. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, computer science, or business management, along with strong communication and leadership skills. The position offers hybrid working options and a competitive salary package, including executive benefits and a comprehensive pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Executive benefits

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent hands-on experience in engineering, computer science, or business management.
• A comprehensive blend of strategic, technical and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communicator and presenter.
• Leadership and collaboration experience.
• Experience of digitally led business change.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Technical (e.g. CITP) or business professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure digital architecture strategy aligns with business objectives.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging digital technologies.
• Foster an environment for innovation and ideation.
• Direct enterprise-wide strategic architecture development.
• Communicate the organization’s digital management strategy.
• Support management provision of digital consultancy services.
• Develop long-term strategic relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Engineering

Computer Science

Business Management

Strategic Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Strong Communication

Leadership Experience

Digital Business Change

Research and Analysis

Technical Qualification (CITP)

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Head of Digital Architecture Strategy in Warton. This role involves ensuring digital strategy aligns with business goals, evaluating emerging technologies, and fostering innovation. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, computer science, or business management, along with strong communication and leadership skills. The position offers hybrid working options and a competitive salary package, including executive benefits and a comprehensive pension scheme.