Manager - Enterprise Architect- Tech Transformation

KPMG United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major consulting firm is seeking an Enterprise Architect with significant experience in the Insurance sector. The role involves leading engagements, developing IT strategies, and advising clients on effective technology solutions. Applicants should be knowledgeable in digital experience, IT operating models, and agile methodologies. Flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a major Consultancy or large Public/Private sector organisations.
• Knowledge of the Insurance sector is essential.
• Proven capacity to lead technology programmes/projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide credible IT operations advice to clients.
• Develop IT strategies with client teams.
• Lead client engagements end to end.
• Design IT operating models.
• Identify market trends and develop products.

Skills

Digital experience in Insurance sector

Developing IT strategies

IT Operating model design

Agile delivery methodologies

Leadership experience

Tools

Cloud

SAP

Job description

Overview

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Job description

Enterprise Architect

Base Location: London, Leeds, Manchester or Birmingham plus network of 20 offices nationally

The KPMG Technology Strategy practice is a cornerstone of our business. Operating from across our UK offices we do work that matters, serving the country with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies. We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

By encompassing a breadth of areas we deliver collaborative team engagements, working together across these capabilities to help our clients get the best from their IT services, we become immersed in our clients' organisations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best possible outcomes and get it right first time.

Why Join KPMG as an Enterprise Architect

We are growing our Insurance Architecture team to respond to the increasing demand and in particular seeking technologists with architecture backgrounds and experience in Enterprise Architecture within the Insurance sector. Within the Insurance Architecture team, we work across all areas of the sector, from General Insurance, to Health Insurance, Life and all of London Markets, including Carriers, Brokers, Underwriting, MGA's, as well as all aspects of the value chain. We look to simplify streamline end-to end architecture, reduce legacy, ensure appropriate governance is in place, as well as advise on new and innovative technology to enable our clients to grow their business and differentiate themselves in the market.

What will you be doing?

Working with KPMG colleagues, client teams and with C Level client resources to:

• Provide credible advice to clients on how to operate IT in the most effective manner, including commercial structure and cost control
• Develop IT strategies collaboratively with client teams
• Lead client engagements end to end
• Design IT operating models that address client challenges
• Identify emerging trends in the market and develop products and services that KPMG can leverage within our client base
• Champion the use of our global propositions e.g. AI

What will you need to do it?

As an Enterprise Architect, working in either a major Consultancy or with major Public or Private sector organisations, you will have Digital experience in at least two of the following:

• Knowledge of the Insurance sector in one or more areas; General Insurance, Health, Life, London Markets (Carriers, Brokers, Underwriting, Lloyds, MGA's) and significant experience of enterprise architecture and technology in a financial services sector.
• Developing IT strategies in complex environments, with a focus on leveraging Cloud/ SAP and other emerging technologies
• IT Operating model design across several organisations
• IT Cost optimisation
• Agile delivery methodologies, particularly at scale in large organisations
• Be self-sufficient, with proven leadership experience delivering large technology programmes/projects
• Tenacious, passionate and thorough in approach and style; able to adjust communication styles from C level to junior level

Skills we'd love to see/Amazing Extras:

• Consulting experience with large organisations and complex technology transformations
• A passion for emerging technology and driving business value around Digital technology areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Platforms, Integration, Data, User Experience

To discuss this or wider Consulting roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Locations

We are open to talk to Technology Transformation Consultants from across the country but our core hubs for this role are:

• London Canary Wharf
• Leeds
• Manchester
• Birmingham

With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

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