Head of Solution Architect

Michael Page; Singapore; On-site; SGD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Head of Solution Architecture in Singapore to provide strategic leadership across architecture, governance, and enterprise technology initiatives. You will define and evolve the architecture roadmap, oversee cloud platforms and data platforms, and guide major transformation programs from design to implementation.

You will champion AI, automation, and data-driven technologies while mentoring a high-performing team and collaborating with senior leaders to translate

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in software engineering, solution architecture, or enterprise architecture.
• Strong expertise in enterprise-scale solution design, cloud architectures, APIs, distributed systems, and platform engineering.
• Deep knowledge of security, compliance, risk management, and technology governance principles.
• Proven ability to influence C-suite stakeholders and communicate with both technical and business audiences.
• Experience driving AI, automation, and digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the organisation's enterprise and solution architecture roadmap to support business objectives and long-term growth.
• Establish architecture frameworks, standards, and governance practices that promote scalability, resilience, security, and operational excellence.
• Partner with executive stakeholders to evaluate emerging technologies and guide strategic technology investment decisions.
• Provide oversight across cloud platforms, enterprise applications, integrations, APIs, data platforms, and modern digital solutions.
• Lead architecture reviews and support major transformation programmes from design through implementation.
• Champion responsible adoption of AI, automation, and data-driven technologies to improve business and technology outcomes.
• Build and mentor a high-performing architecture capability while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, translating complex technology challenges into clear strategic recommendations.

Skills

Software engineering

Solution architecture

Enterprise architecture

Cloud architectures

APIs

Distributed systems

Platform engineering

Security & governance

Executive stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Information Systems

Job description

• Lead enterprise architecture strategy at executive level
• Shape cloud, AI, and digital transformation initiatives

• Lead enterprise architecture strategy at executive level
• Shape cloud, AI, and digital transformation initiatives

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established technology-driven organisation delivering complex digital solutions across enterprise environments. With a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence, and responsible technology adoption, the business is investing in scalable platforms, cloud transformation, data capabilities and AI-driven solutions to support future growth. The organisation promotes a collaborative culture where senior technology leaders play a critical role in shaping business outcomes, influencing strategy, and driving technical excellence across the organisation. Drawing on themes from the provided architecture and engineering leadership requirements, the role sits at the intersection of technology strategy, governance, delivery, and innovation.

Job Description

As Head of Solution Architecture, you will provide strategic leadership across architecture, technology governance, and enterprise technology initiatives. Key responsibilities include:

• Define and evolve the organisation's enterprise and solution architecture roadmap to support business objectives and long-term growth.
• Establish architecture frameworks, standards, and governance practices that promote scalability, resilience, security, and operational excellence.
• Partner with executive stakeholders to evaluate emerging technologies and guide strategic technology investment decisions.
• Provide oversight across cloud platforms, enterprise applications, integrations, APIs, data platforms, and modern digital solutions.
• Lead architecture reviews and support major transformation programmes from design through implementation.
• Champion responsible adoption of AI, automation, and data-driven technologies to improve business and technology outcomes.
• Build and mentor a high-performing architecture capability while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, translating complex technology challenges into clear strategic recommendations.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Extensive hands-on experience in software engineering, solution architecture, or enterprise architecture
• More than 5 years of leadership experience managing architecture, engineering, or technology teams.
• Strong expertise in enterprise-scale solution design, cloud architectures, APIs, distributed systems, and platform engineering.
• Experience establishing architecture governance, standards, operating models, and technology controls.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms, software architecture, integration frameworks, and data ecosystems.
• Strong knowledge of security, compliance, risk management, and technology governance principles.
• Proven ability to influence C-suite stakeholders and communicate effectively with both technical and business audiences.
• Experience driving AI, automation, and digital transformation initiatives.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to shape enterprise-wide technology and architecture strategy.
• Exposure to large-scale cloud, digital transformation, and AI initiatives.
• Leadership responsibility across architecture governance, innovation, and technology standards.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking technology environment.
• Ongoing investment in professional development, training, and industry certifications.
• Competitive remuneration and long-term career progression opportunities.

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7130430