Enterprise Architecture Manager | Technology Consulting (UK Security Clearance) in Kennington

Job-ID: 2545Category: ConsultingLocation: London, United KingdomSchedule: Full timePosted: Enterprise Architecture - Manager Location: London / HybridBusiness: BIP UKPractice: xTech - AI and DataReporting to: UK xTech LeadershipEmployment type: Full timeAbout Us Founded in 2003, BIP has established itself as a global consulting firm with strong capabilities in digital transformation. With over 6,000 professionals, our expertise spans industries and helps organisations navigate complex business and technology change. BIP xTech is a global team that combines strategy, enterprise architecture, cloud, data, AI and engineering to deliver end-to-end transformations, from strategy and design through implementation, adoption and scale. At BIP, we are committed to excellence, ethical conduct and a culture where people can grow through the integration of diverse skills, perspectives and expertise. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architecture Manager to lead client engagements focused on enterprise architecture, technology governance, operating models, standards and strategic technology decision-making. This is a client-facing consulting role combining architecture leadership, governance design, tooling strategy, delivery management and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will work with senior business and technology leaders, architecture teams and delivery functions to establish practical, sustainable architecture capabilities and improve the quality, consistency and traceability of technology decisions. The role requires a pragmatic consulting leader who can move confidently between executive discussions, detailed architecture analysis, governance forums and delivery oversight, while contributing to the growth of BIP xTech in the UK. Key Responsibilities Enterprise Architecture Strategy and Transformation Translate business strategies, operating model requirements and transformation objectives into enterprise architecture priorities, capability roadmaps and technology investment decisions. Apply business capability modelling, value-stream analysis and operating model techniques to identify transformation priorities and dependencies. Develop current-state, transition and target architectures, translating strategic objectives into pragmatic multi-year transformation roadmaps, investment priorities and transition states. Develop enterprise technology strategies aligned to business priorities, considering technology trends, technical debt, platform strategy, sourcing, resilience, security and investment priorities. Understanding of AI and generative AI technologies, their implications for enterprise architecture, and associated considerations including data, security, governance, responsible AI and technology adoption. Support technology investment decisions through options analysis, assessment of cost, risk, architectural fit, technical debt and strategic value. Architecture Governance & Capability Lead enterprise architecture assessments and define architecture strategies, principles, standards, policies and target operating models. Design and embed proportionate architecture governance, decision rights, review processes and escalation routes. Establish and facilitate Architecture Review Boards, Design Authorities and related governance forums. Develop standards catalogues, reference architectures, reusable patterns and practical compliance mechanisms. Define measures for architecture maturity, adoption, conformance, value and continuous improvement. Architecture Tooling & Knowledge Management Assess enterprise architecture tools, repositories, modelling practices, integrations, costs and user adoption. Define functional and non-functional requirements for architecture tooling and repository capabilities. Lead options assessments, vendor and tool evaluations, business cases, recommendations and implementation roadmaps. Establish sustainable approaches to manage architecture knowledge, decisions, standards, patterns and artefacts. Improve traceability across business capabilities, processes, applications, data and technology domains. Architecture Assurance & Delivery Lead architecture assurance and design governance across complex programmes and technology change initiatives. Provide structured review and challenge of solution designs, architecture decisions and delivery artefacts. Ensure alignment with enterprise standards, strategic objectives, security requirements and regulatory obligations. Manage engagement scope, plans, risks, dependencies, quality and delivery outcomes. Produce clear, decision-ready reports, roadmaps, recommendations and executive presentations. Client, Team & Business Leadership Lead discovery, workshops, interviews and stakeholder sessions with senior business and technology leaders. Build trusted client relationships and translate complex architecture topics into clear business implications. Manage, coach and develop consultants and architects, providing constructive feedback, supporting career development and building architecture capability across BIP xTech. Contribute to proposals, bids, pitches, thought leadership and the continued growth of BIP xTech. Identify and shape new opportunities across enterprise architecture, governance and technology transformation. Required Experience 8+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, Technology Strategy, IT Governance or Architecture Consulting. Proven experience leading enterprise architecture or technology governance engagements in large, complex organisations. Hands-on experience defining architecture frameworks, standards, governance models, repositories and operating models. Experience facilitating Architecture Review Boards, Design Authorities or equivalent decision-making forums. Experience assessing architecture tooling and developing options analyses, recommendations, business cases or implementation roadmaps. Experience managing client engagements, workstreams or multidisciplinary teams, including delivery planning, risk management and quality assurance. Strong executive stakeholder management, workshop facilitation, presentation and written communication skills. Commercial mindset, with experience contributing to proposals, bids,