Location: Barrow-In-Furness (2 days per fortnight onsite) Role details: Our client, a leader in the Defence and Security sector, is seeking a seasoned Lead Solution Architect to join help design and implement enterprise level solutions leveraging the latest SIEMENS CAD & PLM software. This permanent role offers hybrid and flexible working arrangements, providing an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic and innovative environment. Key Responsibilities: Optimising architecture solutions against schedules, scope, sequence, requirements, strategic objectives, cost elements, and supportability Influencing stakeholders at all levels, from Director to Subject Matter Experts, while leading other architects to secure agreement on architectures and solutions Designing and implementing enterprise-level solutions leveraging the latest SIEMENS CAD & PLM software Integrating solutions into existing CAM, MES, and ERP systems supporting quality, testing, construction, and manufacturing processes Evaluating and selecting appropriate technologies and vendors to meet the submarine programme needs Collaborating with technology and software partners to resolve complex technical issues Developing and maintaining enterprise architecture frameworks, aligning business demand and strategy with industry-proven practices and solutions Managing governance processes to ensure that the solution build adheres to architecture and design review quality criteria Job Requirements: Essential: Experience as either a CAD or PLM Consultant/Architect, with proven experience in designing and implementing solutions for large engineering programmes Familiarity with architecture repository tools such as Enterprise Architect and architecture modelling frameworks Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and at business change communication events Desirable: Experience with JIRA and Confluence for supporting agile delivery methodologies or similar collaboration tools Knowledge of SAP and PE&O product suites or similar for use on large manufacturing projects Benefits: Competitive pension scheme Enhanced annual leave allowance Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan Flexible working Employee assistance programme Cycle to Work scheme Employee discounts Annual incentive eligibility If you are an experienced Lead Solution Architect looking to contribute to exciting and impactful projects within the defence sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of our client's talented team in Barrow-in-Furness.