Head of Architecture (IT/OT)

Morson Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 110,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Group is seeking an experienced Head of Architecture to provide strategic leadership across IT and OT in an energy-focused environment. This contract role covers UK-wide operations with a largely remote delivery model.

You will set architecture direction, govern major transformation programs and ensure solutions align with business goals, standards and long-term strategy. The role requires senior stakeholder engagement and a track record of leading architecture teams, with IT/OT

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

EA leadership

Governance & D&A

Architecture leadership

Stakeholder engagement

IT/OT experience

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.