Public Sector Lead Architect — Cloud & AI Solutions

IBM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting is seeking a Lead Architect for the Public Sector team, to drive end‑to‑end solution design for large programmes and provide technical leadership across multiple suppliers. You will shape architecture for cloud native services, SaaS, bespoke development and legacy integration, while mentoring junior colleagues.

You will work with business and technical stakeholders to translate strategic needs into robust blueprints, govern architecture standards, and guide delivery through

Qualifications

• You are an experienced technical leader with a proven track‑record as solution architect on significant programmes and bids.
• You are technically innovative with a history of leadership across multiple deliveries and opportunities.
• You have strong public sector experience, understanding government standards, compliance and procurement.
• You know enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies.
• You can design and integrate cloud, data, application and infrastructure components end‑to‑end.
• You understand hybrid cloud, automation, integration platforms, security and digital services.
• You have experience with AWS and/or Azure services.
• You communicate well with senior stakeholders and influence decision making.
• You have led architecture teams in various delivery models including agile, SAFe and waterfall.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end solution design for large‑scale public sector programmes, aligning with client goals and IBM best practices.
• Translate strategic requirements into robust architecture blueprints with business and technical stakeholders.
• Define and oversee solution governance, architecture standards, and technical assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging technologies, cloud adoption, integration strategies, and digital transformation.
• Drive the technical approach for proposals and RFP responses, shaping winning solutions and delivery models.
• Partner with delivery teams to ensure solutions are implemented effectively, securely, and to specification.
• Develop strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on architecture and technology strategy.
• Lead architecture reviews, risk assessments, and mitigation planning for complex engagements.
• Mentor and guide junior architects and technical consultants within the team.

Skills

Solution architecture

Technical leadership

Public sector domain

Cloud architecture

AWS/Azure

Agile & SAFe

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

IBM Consulting is seeking a Lead Architect for the Public Sector team, to drive end‑to‑end solution design for large programmes and provide technical leadership across multiple suppliers. You will shape architecture for cloud native services, SaaS, bespoke development and legacy integration, while mentoring junior colleagues.

You will work with business and technical stakeholders to translate strategic needs into robust blueprints, govern architecture standards, and guide delivery through