At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative tech solutions and mentor a high-performing team.
- Company: Join a mission-driven company focused on positive change for people and the planet.
- Benefits: Flexible working, 27 days annual leave, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborate globally and gain diverse perspectives in your role.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while growing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in solution architecture and strong stakeholder management skills.
We exist to create positive change for people and the planet. Join us and make a difference too!
As Head of Solution Architecture, you will lead the design and delivery of innovative, end-to-end technology solutions that solve complex business challenges and deliver exceptional customer outcomes. This is a full-time, permanent role, operating in a hybrid working environment. You will lead and develop a high-performing team of Solution Architects, own the Technical Design Authority, and provide strategic technology leadership across the organisation.
To be successful, you will need strong solution architecture leadership experience, the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive design decisions, and a proven track record of leading customer-focused technical teams.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the Solution Architecture function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, business-focused solution designs.
- Own the governance, standards, and quality assurance processes that underpin solution architecture delivery.
- Act as the Technical Design Authority, providing strategic technology leadership and design oversight.
- Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of Solution Architects, driving professional growth and best practice sharing.
- Collaborate closely with Enterprise Architecture to align solution designs with strategic technology roadmaps and standards.
- Facilitate architecture and design governance forums, balancing compliance, usability, cost, risk, and sustainability considerations.
- Manage service performance, SLAs, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure effective and efficient architectural support.
- Identify, assess, and manage technology risks while contributing to innovation, product evaluation, and strategic supplier engagement.
To Be Successful In The Role, You Will:
- Demonstrable experience leading a Solution Architecture function or practice within a complex technology environment.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience developing, coaching, and managing high-performing technical teams.
- Expertise in solution architecture, technology governance, and design authority processes.
- Excellent critical thinking, decision-making, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence at all levels.
- Proven ability to drive customer-focused outcomes while balancing technical, commercial, risk, and operational considerations.
- Strong understanding of at least one of the following domains: infrastructure, connectivity, integration/middleware, data and analytics, or information security.
- Experience establishing and maintaining architecture standards, performance measures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Grow your career and expand your skills and knowledge. At BSI, we offer opportunities to work across industries and across the globe. You’ll benefit from the different perspectives and experiences of your international colleagues, as well as ongoing training and development. We offer flexible working, as well as 27 days’ annual leave and paid sick leave.
Head of Solution Architecture in London employer: BSI
BSI is an excellent employer for those passionate about the medical devices sector, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters creativity and excellence. With opportunities for professional growth and development, employees can thrive while delivering impactful training solutions that enhance client performance. The remote nature of this role allows for flexibility, making it an ideal position for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a supportive setting.
