Strategic Bids Architect

Reed Technology; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-headquartered organisation is seeking a Strategic Bids Architect to drive the design of AI-powered, data-driven, and cloud-native solutions for high-value bids. This pivotal role requires collaboration with CxO-level stakeholders to craft innovative architectures that ensure commercial success. Key responsibilities include leading solution design for major bids, defining cloud architectures, and influencing important decisions. UK Security Clearance eligibility is essential. Join us to shape the future of digital transformation in public services and defence.

Benefits

Company car (EV scheme)

Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in complex digital transformation or cloud architecture.
• Strong expertise in AI, data, and automation technologies.
• A record of leading solution design for strategic bids or pre-sales engagements.
• Knowledge of enterprise frameworks and AI governance.
• Commercial acumen connecting technology choices to business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution design for major bids and RFPs, shaping early deal strategy.
• Define architectures that leverage AI, automation, and cloud platforms.
• Ensure solutions are visionary yet practical, aligning with delivery feasibility and governance.
• Influence decisions that directly impact competitiveness and long-term success.

Skills

Complex digital transformation

Cloud architecture

AI technologies

Data technologies

Automation technologies

Commercial acumen

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

TOGAF

ITIL

Job description

Strategic Bids Architect

Location: Hybrid working, need to be able to get to offices in Midlands or Hampshire at least once a week)
Package: 80,000- 90,000 + company car (EV scheme) + bonus

Shape the Future of Digital Transformation in Public Services & Defence

Delighted to be partnering with a leading UK-headquartered organisation to find a Strategic Bids Architect-a pivotal role driving the design of AI-powered, data-driven, and cloud-native solutions for high-value, large-scale bids.

This is your opportunity to influence multi-million-pound deals, define digital and AI strategy, and act as the technical authority behind proposals that transform critical services.

You’ll work at the heart of strategic growth, collaborating with CxO-level stakeholders, bid teams, and delivery leaders to craft architectures that balance innovation, compliance, and commercial success.

What You’ll Do

• Lead solution design for major bids and RFPs, shaping early deal strategy.
• Define architectures that leverage AI, automation, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Ensure solutions are visionary yet practical, aligning with delivery feasibility and governance.
• Influence decisions that directly impact competitiveness and long-term success.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in complex digital transformation or cloud architecture.
• Strong expertise in AI, data, and automation technologies.
• A track record of leading solution design for strategic bids or pre-sales engagements.
• Knowledge of enterprise frameworks (TOGAF, ITIL) and AI governance.
• Commercial acumen-connecting technology choices to business outcomes.

Due to the nature of this role, UK Security Clearance (SC) eligibility is essential.

Ready to take the lead on game-changing bids? Apply now and help shape the next generation of public service and defence solutions.