Head Of Architecture (IT/OT)

Morson Edge

Greater London

Remote

GBP 112,000 - 147,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking a Head of Architecture for an IT/OT contract role in the energy sector. The position offers a day rate of £700 and is UK-wide with predominantly remote work.

The role requires strategic leadership across a complex IT/OT landscape, governance and design authority expertise, and the ability to steer architecture across major transformation initiatives to align with long-term business objectives.

Qualifications

Enterprise architecture leadership experience.
Strong governance, assurance and design authority background.
Experience leading Architecture teams and functions.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership, governance and assurance across IT/OT environments.
Lead architecture direction across major technology and transformation initiatives.
Ensure solutions align with business objectives, architectural standards and long-term strategy.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture leadership

Governance and design authority

Lead Architecture teams

Stakeholder engagement

IT/OT experience

Energy/Utilities industry knowledge

Job description

Head of Architecture (IT/OT) Contract Role - Energy Industry £700 per day | Inside IR35 | Contract to March | UK Wide | Primarily Remote

We're seeking an experienced Head of Architecture, Chief Architect or Lead Enterprise Architect to provide strategic leadership, governance and assurance across a complex IT and Operational Technology (OT) environment.

You’ll lead architecture direction across major technology and transformation initiatives, ensuring solutions align with business objectives, architectural standards and long-term strategy.

Key Requirements:

Enterprise Architecture leadership experience
Strong governance, assurance and design authority background
Experience leading Architecture teams and functions
Excellent senior stakeholder engagement skills
IT/OT experience highly desirable
Utilities, Energy, Nuclear or other asset-intensive industry experience would be a significant advantage