Strategic Enterprise Architect — University Transformation

University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

29 days annual leave

Ride to Work

Learning opportunities

Job summary

University of Manchester is seeking two Principal Architects to shape and deliver the architectural direction for a major change portfolio. You will influence enterprise-wide initiatives, contribute to technology strategy and support governance and collaboration across the University.

You will work with executive sponsors, business leaders and delivery partners to translate strategic objectives into clear roadmaps and achievable change plans, while coaching teams and aligning with enterprise

Qualifications

• Significant experience in enterprise architecture and architecture leadership within a large organisation.
• Strong understanding of business architecture, data, integration, infrastructure and security considerations.
• Experience presenting evidence-based recommendations to senior stakeholders and leadership.
• Proven track record of developing architecture roadmaps, target states and transformation plans.
• Experience with architecture governance and decision-making processes.

Responsibilities

• Shaping architecture strategy, planning and roadmap development across a major University value stream.
• Developing and maintaining architecture blueprints and transition plans that support strategic goals.
• Building partnerships with stakeholders and acting as a trusted adviser on architectural matters.
• Providing architectural guidance to programmes and projects to align with enterprise principles and roadmaps.
• Identifying opportunities for simplification and reuse while navigating risks and dependencies.
• Supporting governance and assurance activities and helping stakeholders navigate key decisions.
• Sharing insights on emerging technologies to enhance teaching, research and professional services.
• Coaching and supporting Business Service Architects and Business Analysts.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Architecture leadership

Technology strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Team development

Tools

ArchiMate

Job description

University of Manchester is seeking two Principal Architects to shape and deliver the architectural direction for a major change portfolio. You will influence enterprise-wide initiatives, contribute to technology strategy and support governance and collaboration across the University.

You will work with executive sponsors, business leaders and delivery partners to translate strategic objectives into clear roadmaps and achievable change plans, while coaching teams and aligning with enterprise