Senior Manager - Architecture
Leeds (Hybrid)
£110,000 - £120,000 + car
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager within Architecture to lead the development and governance of enterprise-wide technology architecture across applications, infrastructure, data and technical platforms.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping technology strategy, driving innovation, defining architecture standards and ensuring alignment between technology solutions and business objectives. You will work closely with executive stakeholders, technology teams and business leaders to deliver scalable, future-focused architecture capability.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the Architecture function across enterprise, application, infrastructure and data domains
* Define and govern architecture standards, principles and technology roadmaps
* Ensure alignment between business strategy, technology direction and enterprise architecture
* Drive innovation initiatives and assess emerging technologies to support business growth
* Oversee architecture governance and ensure compliance across all technology projects
* Build strong relationships across technology, operations and business leadership teams
* Lead, mentor and develop high-performing architecture teams
About You
* Extensive experience in enterprise or technology architecture leadership roles
* Strong understanding of architecture methodologies, governance and technology life cycles
* Proven ability to lead large-scale technology initiatives and strategic transformation programmes
* Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills
* Experience managing budgets, teams and cross-functional technology delivery
* Strong commercial awareness and understanding of technology and business trends
This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic technology leader to shape enterprise architecture capability and influence long-term business and technology direction.
Reasonable Adjustments:
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