Tech Modernisation, Enterprise Architecture - Vice President in London

At Alix Partners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve.

By understanding, respecting, and honouring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, Alix Partners actively promotes an inclusive environment.

We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices.

We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

Alix Partners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees’ work-life integration.

Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person (at client site or Alix Partners office) and remote working.

Travel is part of this position, but the frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances.

What you’ll do

Our Technology Advisory team provides independent, senior-level expertise that enables executives to drive value from Technology and enhancing business performance.

• We leverage extensive expertise to deliver rapid and sustainable impact across:
• Digital and Technology strategy development, operating model, capability and governance design.
• Technology and Product strategy and innovation, assisting our clients with the strategy and execution.
• Defining and planning target architectures and roadmaps aligned to business objectives and plans including Data, Application/Integration and Technical/ Infrastructure architecture
• Technology cost reduction, outsourcing and end to end Transformation.
• Platform/systems/infrastructure assessments, re-platforming, rationalization and consolidation activities.
• Technology due diligence, carve-out, and merger integration planning and execution.
• IT crisis management, interim leadership roles, and project turnaround.

Central to our expertise is the technology strategy, organisation, applications and infrastructure which underpins any successful end-to-end transformation.

We are looking for someone who has experience in Enterprise Architecture and how to define and design target state solutions, transition strategies and roadmaps, capability needs and the associated risks.

This should ideally be coupled with prior consulting experience.

At Alix Partners, you will work closely with our clients to address strategic, operational, and technological challenges.

Your skill in bridging the gap between technology and business will be crucial for delivering measurable results and driving business value.

This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties or responsibilities.

• What you’ll need
• Preferably you will have a mix of consulting and industry experience, with an ability to deliver small projects and/or working across multiple workstreams of larger projects.
• Previous practical experience as an Enterprise Architect, with proven experience in designing enterprise-wide technology solutions working with business and technology teams
• A good understanding of software delivery, infrastructure, operations and governance.
• Experience conducting rapid digital diagnostics and maturity assessments to assess technological capabilities and identifying maturity gaps.
• Ability to define pragmatic steps and roadmaps to drive business value.
• Experience of architecting target states and complex solutions in a variety of environments, using different methodologies, frameworks, tools and software
• You demonstrate a keen personal interest in Technology and remain up to date in the latest trends, tools and impacts of Technology on industry.
• You are passionate about driving IT effectiveness and enabling clients to achieve their business objectives.
• Excellent communication and presentation capabilities, comfortable speaking to senior non-technical clients.
• Outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills along with strong financial literacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, and in particular as unique projects/needs arise.
• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday
• Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the Alix Partners’

Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organisation.

The firm offers market-leading benefits that provide flexible options to support our employee’s needs including health benefits to help prioritise their physical and emotional well-being, time-off policies to help to recharge and financial/ retirement benefits that offer income protection and support long-term planning.

The benefit type and level differ per location.

Alix Partners is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

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