Managed Services Lead Architect

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler is seeking a seasoned Managed Services Lead Architect to join a high-profile MOD account, supporting transformation and modernization efforts from Manchester with hybrid working arrangements. The role centers on governance and strategic technology direction within a managed services context.

You will govern end-to-end architecture for a complex landscape, manage stakeholders, and map future state architectures to client needs.

Qualifications

• Experience governing end-to-end architecture of a complex technology landscape.
• Proven track record as a Lead Architect on large Managed Services accounts.
• Knowledge of contracts and commercials with strong stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Govern the end-to-end account architecture within Managed Services contracts, ensuring delivery quality and adherence to standards.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Strategic mapping of the technology landscape, roadmaps and future state architectures aligned with contractual commitments.
• Provide trusted advice to the client by cultivating strong client relationships.
• Offer direction on technical aspects, ensuring adherence to standards while aligning with client requirements.

Skills

End-to-end architecture

Lead Architect

Stakeholder management

Job description

Managed Services Lead Architect

Location: Manchester/hybrid (3 days per week on site)

Contract: 6 months

Rate: £575 per day inside ir35

Active SC security clearance is required for this role

We're seeking a seasoned Managed Services Lead Architect to join a high-profile MOD account, supporting a client undergoing significant transformation and modernisation. Digital transformation is at the heart of their strategy, creating an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future technology landscape.

Your role

• Governance of change within, and take ownership of, the end-to-end Account Architecture within Managed Services contracts, ensuring delivery quality and adherence to standards.
• Key stakeholder management for internal, as well as external parties.
• Strategic mapping of the technology landscape strategy including roadmaps, and future state architectures, fully aligned with contractual commitments and client needs.
• Trusted advice to the Client by cultivating strong symbiotic Client relationships.
• Direction and guidance on technical aspects, ensuring adherence to standards and practices while aligning with client requirements.

Your skills and experience

• Experienced of governing and owning the end-to-end architecture of a complex technology landscape.
• Can demonstrate experience of operating as a Lead Architect within the constraints and complexities of large Managed Services accounts.
• Able to demonstrate a knowledge of contracts and commercials as well as proven stakeholder management and client relationship skills.