IT Enterprise Architect

NES Group Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in energy services in Aberdeen is seeking an IT Enterprise Architect to establish an enterprise architecture function. You will drive strategic alignment, governance, and innovation, while building a high-performing team. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in technology leadership roles, especially within the Oil & Gas sector. This role offers a chance to shape impactful architectural strategies in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Opportunity for professional growth

Focus on innovation and technology

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture or technology leadership roles.
• Experience in multinational environments, ideally in Oil & Gas or Energy.
• Track record of driving business-aligned technology strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate architectural vision aligned with strategic objectives.
• Establish Architecture Review Board for governance and compliance.
• Lead high-performing architecture team promoting collaboration.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Technical understanding

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Technology Management or similar

Tools

TOGAF

ITIL certification

Cloud architecture certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM)

Job description

Overview

The IT Enterprise Architect will play a key role in establishing and maturing the enterprise architecture function. This role will ensure strategic alignment, strong governance, agile architecture practices, and seamless integration of technologies across the business.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Vision: Define and communicate a clear architectural vision aligned with the client's strategic objectives; develop, maintain, and execute a comprehensive architecture roadmap supporting business transformation, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Architecture Governance & Compliance: Establish and run the Architecture Review Board (ARB), ensuring robust governance, adherence to architecture principles, standards, and best practices; ensure compliance with regulatory, cybersecurity, ESG, and operational safety standards within architecture decisions and designs.
• Functional Leadership: Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing architecture team; promote cross-domain collaboration and architecture best practices within the organisation.
• Stakeholder & Executive Engagement: Act as a strategic advisor to the CIO, executive leadership, and key business stakeholders; communicate architectural strategies, decisions, risks, and opportunities clearly and compellingly at all levels of the organization.
• Architecture Standards & Repository Management: Oversee the development and maintenance of architectural artifacts (Business Capability Models, Reference Architectures, Roadmaps, Principles); own and manage the enterprise architecture repository, ensuring clear, accurate, accessible documentation.
• Collaboration & Integration: Collaborate with infrastructure, operations, cybersecurity, and delivery/project teams to ensure seamless integration, effective governance, and robust solution delivery; engage effectively with external vendors, partners, and integrators, ensuring alignment with the client's architectural standards and strategies.
• Innovation and Transformation: Foster innovation through architecture, enabling rapid experimentation and adoption of emerging technologies such as AI/ML, digital twins, advanced analytics, and cloud technologies; lead modernization and rationalisation initiatives to retire legacy technologies, TSA Exits and introduce efficient, scalable architectures.

Education

Bachelor's Degree required (Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field).

Master's Degree preferred (MBA, MSc in Technology Management or similar).

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture or technology leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and delivering Enterprise Architecture functions in complex, multinational environments, ideally within the Oil & Gas, Energy, or similar industries.
• Proven track record of driving business-aligned technology strategies, delivering measurable architecture impact, and leading transformational initiatives.

Certifications (preferred)

• TOGAF (or similar EA certification)
• ITIL certification (desirable)
• Cloud architecture certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) (desirable)
• Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) (desirable)

Core Competencies

• Technical & Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of architecture frameworks, methodologies, and best practices (TOGAF, Zachman, ArchiMate); familiarity with key domains (Application, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Integration), and experience delivering architecture governance across these areas; industry-specific expertise such as Production Information (PI), ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), and Subsurface & Wells technologies is strongly preferred.
• Leadership & Management: Exceptional leadership, team building, mentoring, and talent development skills; ability to build and foster a collaborative architecture community across stakeholders.
• Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen: Strong ability to align architecture to business objectives, risks, and opportunities; demonstrable business acumen and experience partnering with executive stakeholders.
• Governance & Communication: Proven capability in establishing and delivering effective ARB processes; excellent communication skills to articulate complex architecture strategies and decisions to diverse audiences.

What We Offer

Opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping a new Enterprise Architecture function within a forward-looking organisation focused on North Sea operations. Drive meaningful transformation and innovation with clear, measurable business impact. Join a collaborative, inclusive, and technology-driven culture committed to sustainable and agile excellence.