Lead Technology Architect

Analytical Cookies On Off Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: We are looking for a skilled and highly passionate Lead Technology Architect to champion the development and implementation of an enterprise-wide architecture strategy and drive digital transformation through technology innovation, resilient communications, workplace productivity, cyber security, cloud, and general infrastructure. You will support the development of our technology strategy (OT & IT), horizon-scanning, investing in emerging technologies, and managing the technology lifecycle. This role requires strong leadership, deep technical expertise, and a passion for driving innovation and extracting value across our portfolio in a structured, well-governed, and independent way of working. You will lead a team of Domain Architects supporting Solution Architects, who will own and produce Strategic Long-Range Plans within their areas of expertise. You will be responsible for the opex and capex health across solution proposals within your domain. You will ensure that strategic themes are clear across the Long-Range Plan, providing incremental planning updates to the Director of EA & Technology Strategy on a quarterly basis. You will play a key decision-making role in architectural review boards and other strategic forums. Key accountabilities: Define and maintain the enterprise architecture strategy aligned with business objectives. Establish architecture principles, standards, and best practices. Lead architectural reviews, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives. Ensure technology choices consider value, productivity gains, scalability, supportability, and appropriateness. Ensure key artifacts are in place, including principles, strategy, policies/standards, high- and low-level designs. Lead the development of reference architectures for cloud, applications, data, integration, and security. Oversee solution architectures for major initiatives to ensure alignment with enterprise goals. Facilitate design authority capabilities to ensure business capabilities, models, and operating models are effectively integrated and optimized. Communicate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Require experience in Enterprise Architecture or senior technology roles (ideally 10+ years). Have awareness of a broad range of technology solutions across OT and IT. Understand industry-specific challenges and opportunities. Possess significant experience in IT Architecture within FMCG/CPG sectors. Experience in Zero Trust network architecture (preferred but not essential). Experience in Cloud FinOps (preferred but not essential). Experience with Public Cloud, hyperconverged infrastructure (e.g., Nutanix), and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure. Expertise in Identity and Access Management (preferred but not essential). Proven strategic leadership, setting technology standards and roadmaps for large organizations. Ability to mentor and develop technical team members, fostering collaboration and innovation. Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Certifications in TOGAF, BIZBOK, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or similar frameworks . Desirable: Established and managed a robust Enterprise Architecture department with operating models. #J-18808-Ljbffr