Head of Business & Technical Architecture - Energy Industry

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is hiring a Head of Business & Technical Architecture to shape the future of smart energy metering in the UK. This role requires a seasoned technology leader to drive strategic initiatives and engage with various stakeholders to influence the market. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in technology leadership, outstanding communication skills, and a business-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior technology leadership role.
• Proven ability to operate as an effective Chair.
• Senior-level experience managing technology solutions in a B2B environment.

Responsibilities

• Influencing government and industry stakeholders.
• Driving innovation in smart energy metering.
• Chairing key strategic committees.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Technical Knowledge

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Head of Business & Technical Architecture - Energy Industry, Birmingham

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

We're currently hiring for a Head of Business & Technical Architecture role with a focus on shaping the future of smart energy metering in the UK. The position involves influencing government, regulators, and industry stakeholders, driving innovation, and chairing key strategic committees impacting over 30 million homes and businesses.

The successful candidate will need to have:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior technology leadership role such as CTO/CPO (preferably within energy or telecoms) with experience engaging with customers to understand their needs
• A business-focused CTO or technology-focused CPO
• Proven ability to operate as an effective Chair, covering technical options and priorities, considering inputs from multiple perspectives (customers and architects), and addressing operational necessities and legacy system replacements
• The ability to interact with and influence senior industry stakeholders with competing priorities in a structured, fair, and collaborative manner
• Senior-level experience managing product and service technology solutions (preferably in a B2B environment)
• Outstanding communication skills to clearly explain business and technical complexities
• A strong technology background, with knowledge of emerging technologies and their strategic impact on smart metering
• A detailed understanding of current and future smart metering architecture (preferred but not essential)