Head of Business & Technical Architecture - Energy Industry

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy industry is seeking a Head of Business & Technical Architecture in Liverpool. This pivotal role will shape the future of smart energy metering efforts, engage with government and industry stakeholders, and drive innovation in technology solutions. Candidates should possess a strong leadership background in technology, particularly in energy or telecoms, with an emphasis on strategic impact and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior technology leadership role.
• Experience engaging with customers and senior industry stakeholders.
• Strong technology background with knowledge of smart metering tech.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of smart energy metering in the UK.
• Influence government, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
• Drive innovation and chair strategic committees.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Technical knowledge

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Liverpool, 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 focused on shaping the future of smart energy metering in the UK. The position involves influencing government, regulators, and industry stakeholders, driving innovation, and chairing 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
• A business-focused CTO or technology-focused CPO
• Ability to operate as an effective Chair, covering technical options and priorities, considering operational needs and legacy system replacements
• Experience interacting with senior industry stakeholders with competing priorities, in a structured and collaborative manner
• Senior-level experience in product and service management technology solutions (preferably in B2B environments)
• Outstanding communication skills to clarify business and technical complexities
• A strong technology background with knowledge of emerging technologies and their strategic impact on smart metering
• Understanding of current and future smart metering architecture (preferable but not essential)