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Head of Enterprise Architecture – Strategy
DAC Beachcroft. Develop and maintain the organisation's enterprise technology strategy and multi-year technology roadmap .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining enterprise technology strategies and roadmaps, with a strong focus on enterprise architecture, technology governance, and vendor management. Proven ability to lead large-scale technology transformations and effectively communicate complex technology options to diverse stakeholders.
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Technology LeadershipEnterprise ArchitectureVendor ManagementTechnology StrategyDigital Transformation
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Hard Skills
Enterprise Architecture PrinciplesSystems IntegrationTechnology GovernanceTechnology Roadmap DevelopmentCloud TransformationData AnalyticsAI Solutions DevelopmentMachine LearningBusiness Case DevelopmentBenefits Realisation
Soft Skills
Strategic ThinkingStakeholder ManagementProblem-SolvingInfluencing SkillsChange Management
Tools & Technologies
CRM SolutionsCase Management SystemsModern Application ArchitecturesIntegration PatternsCloud Technologies
Certifications & Qualifications
TOGAFCloud Professional Architect
Industry Keywords
Regulated IndustriesTechnology ProcurementContract NegotiationPlatform ModernisationTechnology Adoption
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloud
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and maintain the organisation's enterprise technology strategy and multi-year technology roadmap
- Conduct technology landscape assessments and evaluate platform investment decisions, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements
- Define and govern the target-state enterprise architecture across applications, data, integrations, infrastructure, and security domains
- Establish architecture standards and integration principles for core business platforms
- Lead strategic technology evaluations, business cases, and transformation initiatives, including platform modernisation and migration programmes
- Assess technology options based on total cost of ownership, business value, scalability, and operational impact
- Manage strategic vendor relationships and technology partnerships, including contract negotiations, roadmap reviews, and escalation management
- Drive technology adoption and change management initiatives
- Advise senior leadership on emerging technologies, market trends, and opportunities for competitive advantage
- Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to support current and future organisational needs
- Work closely with the CTO, technology leaders, and business stakeholders to guide platform decisions and architectural standards
Requirements
What you’ll need- Significant experience in technology leadership, enterprise architecture, technology strategy, or digital transformation roles
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale technology transformation, modernisation, or migration programmes
- Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, systems integration, and technology governance
- Experience developing technology roadmaps that align technical capabilities with business objectives
- Commercially astute with strong vendor management and contract negotiation experience
- Ability to evaluate complex technology options and communicate recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior executives and business leaders
- Excellent strategic thinking, planning, and problem-solving capabilities
- Experience within, or knowledge of, regulated industries
- Familiarity with case management, CRM, finance, Data, Analytics and AI solutions
- Knowledge of cloud transformation, enterprise integration patterns, and modern application architectures
- Experience developing AI, machine learning, or data-driven business capabilities
- Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, Cloud Professional Architect or similar
- Understanding of technology procurement, business case development, and benefits realisation
Benefits
Comp & perks- High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
- A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
- Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
- In person and remote social events
- Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities
- Diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace culture