Enterprise architect

NTT DATA is seeking a strategic, business-oriented, and technology-driven Account CTO / Enterprise Architect to lead digital transformation engagements for clients across the Energy & Utilities sector. This role acts as the senior technology advisor and trusted partner to client executives, business leaders, and IT organizations, helping shape enterprise-wide transformation strategies that align technology investments with business outcomes. The ideal candidate combines deep industry expertise with broad technical leadership across Enterprise Applications, Cloud Native modernization, Cybersecurity & Zero Trust architectures, Data & AI transformation, and emerging digital platforms. The Account CTO / Enterprise Architect will collaborate with account teams, delivery organizations, alliance partners, and client stakeholders to define and execute transformational technology roadmaps. This role requires executive presence, strong consultative capabilities, enterprise architecture expertise, and the ability to translate complex technology strategies into measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technology strategist and trusted advisor for Energy & Utilities clients.
• Develop multi-year enterprise transformation roadmaps aligned to business priorities, regulatory requirements, and operational modernization goals.
• Provide executive-level thought leadership across digital transformation initiatives including modernization, automation, resiliency, sustainability, and operational efficiency.
• Engage with CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, Chief Digital Officers, and business executives to shape strategic technology investments.
• Lead enterprise architecture governance and technology decision frameworks. Identify innovation opportunities leveraging cloud, AI, IoT, advanced analytics, automation, and digital platforms.

Enterprise Architecture & Solution Strategy

• Define target-state enterprise architectures spanning applications, infrastructure, security, integration, data, and operations.
• Lead architecture assessments, capability maturity evaluations, and transformation planning. Develop reference architectures, modernization blueprints, and technology standards.
• Ensure alignment between business capabilities, operating models, and technology platforms. Guide large-scale modernization initiatives including ERP, CRM, asset management, and operational platforms.
• Drive interoperability between IT and OT environments.

Enterprise Applications Transformation

• Lead modernization strategies across enterprise platforms including:
• SAP (S/4HANA, SAP IS-U)
• Oracle Utilities
• Salesforce
• Microsoft Dynamics
• ServiceNow Work & Asset Management platforms
• Customer Information Systems (CIS)
• Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)
• Grid & Operations platforms
• Drive application rationalization and modernization initiatives.
• Establish API-first and event-driven integration strategies.
• Promote composable architecture and platform engineering practices.

Cloud Native & Platform Engineering

• Define cloud transformation strategies leveraging AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Lead cloud-native modernization initiatives using microservices, containers, Kubernetes, serverless, and DevSecOps.
• Design resilient, scalable, and secure enterprise platforms. Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, SRE practices, and platform automation.
• Guide multi-cloud governance, FinOps, observability, and cloud operating models.

Zero Trust & Cybersecurity Architecture

• Lead Zero Trust transformation strategies across enterprise and operational technology environments.
• Develop security architectures aligned to NIST, IEC 62443, CIS, and industry compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement:
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
• Security Operations modernization OT security segmentation
• Threat detection and response
• Ensure cybersecurity is embedded throughout transformation programs.

Data, AI & Digital Transformation

• Define enterprise data strategies and AI transformation roadmaps.
• Lead modern data platform architectures including data lakes, lakehouses, real-time analytics, and streaming platforms.
• Drive AI and GenAI adoption use cases including: Predictive maintenance Intelligent operations Grid optimization Customer engagement.
• Workforce productivity Sustainability analytics Digital twins Promote responsible AI governance, data quality, and enterprise data management.
• Lead data modernization initiatives integrating OT, IoT, enterprise, and customer data ecosystems.

Client Engagement & Business Development

• Support strategic account planning and growth initiatives.
• Participate in executive briefings, workshops, and transformation advisory engagements. Contribute to business development, proposals, solution positioning, and executive presentations.
• Collaborate with sales and delivery teams to shape large-scale transformation programs. Develop trusted relationships with client executives and technology stakeholders.
• Represent NTT DATA at industry events, conferences, and client forums.

Delivery Oversight & Governance

• Provide architecture oversight for large and complex transformation programs.
• Ensure solution quality, scalability, security, and operational alignment. Support program governance, risk management, and transformation execution.
• Mentor architecture teams and promote enterprise architecture best practices. Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and reusable industry assets.
• Trusted advisor status with strategic Energy & Utilities clients.
• Successful execution of enterprise transformation roadmaps.
• Increased client adoption of cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and modernization services.
• Strong architecture governance and delivery alignment.
• Measurable business outcomes including operational efficiency, resiliency, innovation, and customer experience improvements.
• Growth of strategic account relationships and transformation programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, technology consulting, or CTO-level advisory roles.
• 8+ years supporting Energy & Utilities clients.
• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale digital transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of utility business domains including: Power generation, Transmission & distribution, Smart grid, Renewable energy, Oil & gas operations, Customer operations, Field services, Asset management.
• Deep expertise across: Enterprise applications, Cloud architecture, Cybersecurity & Zero Trust, Data & AI platforms, Integration architectures, Digital operations.
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Experience with modern engineering practices including DevSecOps and platform engineering.
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence C-level decision-making. Strong presentation, workshop facilitation, and consulting skills.

Preferred Experience

• Master's degree in Technology, Business Administration, or Engineering.
• Industry certifications such as: TOGAF, AWS/Azure/GCP Architect certifications, CISSP, SABSA, SAFe, Kubernetes certifications.
• Experience with utility regulatory and compliance frameworks. Familiarity with OT/ICS architectures and industrial cybersecurity.
• Experience working within global system integrators or consulting organizations.
• Exposure to sustainability, ESG, and smart infrastructure initiatives.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies including GenAI, edge computing, IoT, and digital twins.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Executive Presence
• Enterprise Architecture Leadership
• Digital Transformation Leadership
• Business & Technology Alignment
• Consultative Selling
• Innovation Leadership
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Client Relationship Management
• Communication & Storytelling
• Organizational Influence
• Program Governance

We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer - we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.

Upon joining the NTT DATA UK family, you will experience a culturally diverse organisation living our values of Clients First, Teamwork and Foresight as we partner with our customers every day. At NTT DATA UK, we are proud to support and invest in our people. We offer a variety of rewarding career paths and opportunities to develop professionally - with access to cutting edge innovation.