Lead Architect in Liverpool

MUST BE SC CLEARED (active and not more than 28 consecutive days outside the UK in the last 5 years) AND BE A SOLE UK NATIONAL.

Location: Matalan Retail Ltd, Perimeter Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Liverpool, L33 7SZ | Only require onsite presence couple of days a week for the first month, then no requirement, apart from if meetings with client.

Duration: 6 months contract

Total cost to Capgemini: Market Rate - Inside IR35

Role Description: We're seeking a seasoned Managed Services Lead Architect who wants to apply their skills and experience within an exciting and vibrant Account. The client is going through a period of significant change, and digital transformation is at the forefront of their business strategy. As an Account Lead Architect, you will thrive on having responsibility for the end-to-end architecture of the contracted services as well as being the focal point for ensuring its technical integrity. Being part of an enthusiastic Business Technologist community will enable you to maintain awareness of the latest technologies and innovations within our company portfolio and apply these to your technology landscape. You will also provide inspiration and act as a role model for a talented and enthusiastic team of Domain Architects and Engineers on the account.

Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.

Your role: As an integral part of the Architecture community, you'll have fantastic opportunities to develop both yourself and our collective capabilities. As part of the Account team, you'll be empowered to provide:

• Governance of change within, and take ownership of, the end-to-end Account Architecture within Managed Services contracts, ensuring delivery quality and adherence to standards.
• Key stakeholder management for internal, as well as external parties.
• Strategic mapping of the technology landscape strategy including roadmaps, and future state architectures, fully aligned with contractual commitments and client needs.
• Trusted advice to the Client by cultivating strong symbiotic Client relationships.
• Direction and guidance on technical aspects, ensuring adherence to standards and practices while aligning with client requirements.

You can bring your whole self to work. Striving for equity, diversity and inclusion is part of everyday life, and will be part of your working reality. We have built an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone.

Your skills and experience: A proven track record of governing and owning the end-to-end architecture of a complex technology landscape. Can demonstrate experience of operating as a Lead Architect within the constraints and complexities of large Managed Services accounts. Able to demonstrate a knowledge of contracts and commercials as well as proven stakeholder management and client relationship skills.

Your security clearance: To be SC cleared, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements. Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality. Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.