Lead Enterprise Architect

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an experienced Lead Enterprise Architect in London to drive technology and platform strategy, oversee legacy system modernisation, and support M&A integration initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in enterprise architecture and strong stakeholder management skills. This high-impact role focuses on delivering transformational outcomes across large programmes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect focused on technology and platform strategy.
• Hands-on experience with legacy system modernisation and IT transformation.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement technology and platform strategies.
• Lead legacy system modernisation and cloud migration.
• Drive M&A integration initiatives and advise on best practices.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Stakeholder Management

Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

M&A Integration

Legacy System Modernisation

Job description

About the Role

Entasis Partners is supporting a leading consultancy to secure an experienced Enterprise Architect to drive technology and platform strategy, legacy system modernisation, and M&A integration initiatives.

This is a high-impact, client-facing role where you’ll partner with senior stakeholders to define technology roadmaps, rationalise complex IT landscapes, and deliver transformational outcomes across large-scale programmes.

Key Responsibilities of the Lead Enterprise Architect

• Develop and implement technology and platform strategies to support business transformation objectives.
• Lead legacy system modernisation, including cloud migration, platform consolidation, and process optimisation.
• Drive M&A integration initiatives, aligning systems, data, and processes across organisations.
• Advise on enterprise architecture frameworks and best practices to ensure scalable, secure, and future-ready IT landscapes.
• Mentor and guide cross-functional teams, fostering knowledge sharing and architecture excellence.
• Translate complex technical challenges into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For from the Lead Enterprise Architect

• Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect focused on technology and platform strategy.
• Hands-on experience with legacy system modernisation, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), and IT transformation programmes.
• Experience leading or supporting M&A integration projects, including system consolidation and rationalisation.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, capable of working with senior executives.
• Comfortable operating in fast-moving, complex environments, delivering tangible business and IT outcomes.

If this Lead Enterprise Architect position is of interest, please submit your application for further information.

Our Commitment

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