Global IT Executive Director - Enterprise and Platform Architecture

Boston Consulting Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Consulting Group seeks a Global IT Executive Director, Enterprise and Platform Architecture, to design and evolve scalable, cost‑efficient architecture aligned with business strategy. You will lead enterprise data, network, and infrastructure initiatives while guiding DevOps and security practices across the IT landscape.

You will collaborate with IT Leadership to drive governance, measure KPI-driven outcomes, and mentor a large technology team, balancing innovation with operational

Qualifications

• 15+ years of technical experience, including 5+ years in a strategic leadership role managing enterprise IT architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead IT architecture and data strategy across layers.
• Drive cross‑layer governance and collaboration across IT architecture.
• Deliver business value by improving scalability, reliability, and security while managing costs.
• Engage with C‑suite and senior stakeholders to align IT strategy with business goals.
• Lead initiatives to improve security, observability, and operational excellence.
• Oversee platform‑wide initiatives for security, reliability, and financial efficiency.

Skills

Enterprise IT architecture

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cloud & security

FinOps / cost management

Tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation‑inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom‑line impact.

To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading‑edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

What You’ll Do

As our Global IT Executive Director, Enterprise and Platform Architecture, you will lead the design and evolution of a scalable, resilient, and cost‑efficient architecture that fuels business growth and innovation at BCG. You will play a critical role in aligning IT and data strategy with business objectives, ensuring our technology infrastructure is optimized for performance, security, and cost efficiency while enabling rapid development and seamless scalability.

You will be a key member of our IT Leadership Team and work closely with your peers to deliver on our Digital Strategy, accelerating our ability to deliver meaningful and innovative outcomes to BCG.

Serving as the primary enterprise architecture leader, you will unify efforts across IT architecture, enterprise data, network, infrastructure, GenAI, SDKs, and Developer Experience to foster a cohesive technology vision that balances innovation with operational excellence.

You will establish governance frameworks that reinforce security, financial accountability, and cost optimisation, while driving best practices in automation, engineering, and operational excellence. Your leadership will bridge technology and business strategy, ensuring IT architecture evolves to support growth, enhance developer productivity, and maximise infrastructure investments.

By integrating modern technologies and scalable architectures, you will empower teams to navigate complexity with agility and purpose—building a resilient, high performance foundation that accelerates innovation and drives business success.

Among Your Responsibilities, You Will

• Define and Lead the IT Architecture and Data Strategy
  • Articulate a clear, forward‑looking vision for architecture and data, aligning capabilities with BCG’s strategic goals.
  • Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture Senior Directors to ensure alignment of IT architecture across all layers.
  • Champion architectural principles and best practices to ensure interoperability, compliance, and operational resilience, with a focus on Secure Trust, reliability, and FinOps.
  • Identify and integrate emerging technologies (e.g., AI‑driven observability, zero‑trust architectures) that enhance BCG’s enterprise capabilities.
  • Drive leading the ~70 IT resources associated with the Data Product Portfolio, with direct line management of the Data Portfolio Technical Area Lead Senior Director.
• Drive Cross‑Layer Collaboration and Governance
  • Establish governance frameworks to ensure alignment and standardisation across all IT architecture layers, incorporating input from Enterprise Architecture COE.
  • Promote collaboration between layers to streamline workflows, reduce silos, and deliver consistent value to end users.
  • Lead platform‑wide initiatives that advance security, reliability, and financial efficiency (e.g., proactive cost optimisation, robust monitoring systems, incident response improvements).
  • Ensure adherence to Secure Trust principles, including rigorous authentication, authorization, and secrets management protocols.
• Deliver Business Value and Results
  • Translate business goals into architectural outcomes by driving improvements in scalability, reliability, and security while managing costs.
  • Oversee the delivery of cross‑layer initiatives, ensuring interdependencies are effectively managed and objectives are met on time.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) (e.g., uptime, cost efficiency, security compliance) to measure performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Optimise financial operations (FinOps) by implementing proactive cost monitoring and efficiency measures, ensuring sustainable investments in technology.
• Engage and Manage Stakeholders Across BCG
  • Proactively engage with senior stakeholders across BCGX, Core, and the broader organization, ensuring alignment of IT architecture priorities with business needs.
  • Collaborate closely with BCG’s C‑Suite, including CIO, CFO, and MDPs, to align enterprise IT strategy with business objectives and communicate progress effectively.
  • Act as the key advocate for IT architecture and data strategy, fostering trust and alignment with stakeholders at all levels, from executive leadership to operational teams.
  • Cultivate partnerships with external vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring alignment with IT architecture standards for quality, security, and performance.
  • Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities, ensuring the WWIT Technology team stays at the forefront of industry trends and practices.
• Enhance Security, Reliability, and Operational Excellence
  • Champion security as a foundational pillar, ensuring every layer adheres to Secure Trust principles, including zero‑trust networking, data encryption, and robust incident response protocols.
  • Lead initiatives to improve reliability, such as implementing advanced observability tools (e.g., AI‑driven monitoring, predictive analytics) and enhancing disaster recovery plans.
  • Embed operational excellence into enterprise architecture through automation, proactive capacity planning, and adherence to industry best practices (e.g., Well Architected Framework).
• Optimise Product Lifecycle Management
  • Continuously analyse performance metrics and user feedback to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
  • Partner with Information Security and Risk Management teams to conduct regular evaluations and ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.

You’re Good At

• Driving enterprise‑wide IT architecture transformations with a focus on security, reliability, and financial optimisation.
• Leading diverse, cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable, high‑performing, and cost‑efficient solutions.
• Navigating complex stakeholder environments, building trust and alignment across senior leadership.
• Balancing strategic leadership with deep technical expertise in modern engineering practices, particularly in cloud, security, and cost management.

What You’ll Bring

• 15+ years of technical experience, including 5+ years in a strategic leadership role managing enterprise IT architecture.
• Expertise in modern engineering domains, including security, reliability, FinOps, and cloud infrastructure.
• Proven success in leading cross‑layer initiatives, particularly those focused on enhancing operational excellence and cost optimisation.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks, zero‑trust principles, and DevOps methodologies.
• Commitment to continuous learning, staying ahead of technology trends.

Additional info

At BCG, our people and relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that in‑person collaboration plays an important role in our culture, mentorship, and professional development.

For this role, you will generally be expected to work from a BCG office or in person with clients on a regular basis (typically around 50% of working time), depending on business needs and in line with local policies and practices.

We aim to provide a dynamic and collaborative environment that fosters connection and teamwork.

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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