Head of Business & Technical Architecture - Energy Industry

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

Job summary

A leading company in the smart energy sector is looking for a Head of Business & Technical Architecture to drive innovation and influence key stakeholders. This pivotal role requires a proven senior technology leader with strong communication and stakeholder management skills, focused on shaping smart metering strategies for the future.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior technology leadership role (CTO/CPO) in energy or telecoms.
• Proven ability to operate as an effective Chair.
• Strong technology background and understanding of smart metering architecture desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Technical Knowledge

Influencing

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Head of Business & Technical Architecture - Energy Industry, Manchester

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Location: Manchester, 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:

• At least 5 years of experience in a senior technology leadership role such as CTO or CPO, preferably within energy or telecoms, with experience engaging with customers on 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, ideally in a B2B environment
• Excellent 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
• Understanding of current and future smart metering architecture (preferable but not essential)