Strategic Solutions Architect — Hybrid & Roadmap Leader

Softcat; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Softcat in Manchester is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to shape product strategy, technology roadmaps and investment priorities across the portfolio. You will partner with Product Managers, Delivery Managers and Engineering Leads to ensure architectural direction aligns with business ambitions and delivery outcomes.

You will lead roadmaps, drive architectural leadership, manage stakeholders, and balance governance with delivery in a pragmatic way.

Qualifications

• Significant Solution, Domain, Product or Enterprise Architecture experience.
• Experience shaping technology roadmaps and strategic change.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business audiences.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Roadmaps
• Strategic Direction
• Architecture Leadership
• Solution Design
• Technical Debt Visibility
• Change Shaping
• Service Platforms
• ITSM
• Operational Capabilities
• Internal Productivity Platforms

Skills

Solution Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Roadmaps

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Softcat in Manchester is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to shape product strategy, technology roadmaps and investment priorities across the portfolio. You will partner with Product Managers, Delivery Managers and Engineering Leads to ensure architectural direction aligns with business ambitions and delivery outcomes.

You will lead roadmaps, drive architectural leadership, manage stakeholders, and balance governance with delivery in a pragmatic way.