Head of Technology Platforms. Permanent. Hybrid Working - Hampshire. Manufacturing Sector experience. Must be Eligible to work in the UK. Leading UK & International organisation is seeking to secure a Head of Technology Platforms to join its Senior Leadership Team. The role would suite an experienced IT Leader with the ability to effectively lead an experienced Technology Platforms team. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned IT leader with a strong track record of leading teams. Role: Lead a Technology Platforms team. Enterprise-Wide Systems Integration & advise on technology trends. Lead a Solution Architecture function - Applications, SAP, Data & Technology Domains. Develop a 5-10-year Solution Architecture roadmap - aligned to IT Strategy. Governance & Standards - Establish Governance processes & practices. Compliance with Architectural Principles, Standards & Best Practices. Integration of emerging technologies - into existing Solution Architecture. Lead Scalability, Security & Resilience. Collaborate with business & technology leaders. Advise on industry trends & emerging technologies. Drive Innovation - identify technology opportunities & operational efficiency. Budget - manage budgets, tool & resources. Third-party engagement - liaise & partner with external providers. Leadership - lead an internal team of - Solution, SAP, Integration, Cloud, Data - Solution Architects. Skills Experience Required: Strong IT Leadership experience - 10 years' experience. Leading Technology Platforms teams - Solution, SAP, Integration, Cloud, Data Architects etc. Background in - Networks, Cloud Technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), Application Integration & Data Architecture. SAP S/4 HANA - Highly desirable experience. SAP S4 HANA - SAP RISE - Highly desirable experience. M&A & International exposure - supported a growth agenda round International Markets. TOGAF, Zachman - or similar Framework experience. Certified in any of the following - TOGAF / AWS / Azure / CISSP / ITIL / COBIT. Ability to deliver well thought through quality plans - then deliver them effectively. Proactive Approach - must have a ‘Can Do' attitude. Ability to navigate a complex environment & effectively manage change. Executive presence and stakeholder influence. Manufacturing Sector experience. Keywords: Head of Technology Platforms, Solution Architecture, AWS, Azure, Application Integration, Factory Automation, TOGAF, Zachman, Solution Architecture, Data Architecture, Integration Architect, SAP, S/4 HANA, SAP RISE, Network Architecture, Application Architecture, Data Architecture, Cloud Architecture, IT Technology Platforms, Technology Platform Lead, Enterprise IT Technology Platforms, Hampshire, Permanent, T6/MN/ 1286614-3.