Salary: £100,000 - 115,000 per year Requirements: Proven ownership of end-to-end architecture for complex, multi-technology estates Experience operating as a Lead or Account Architect within Managed Services or outsourcing contracts Strong understanding of contracts, commercials, SLAs, and service economics Confidence working with Legacy platforms alongside modern cloud and digital technologies Excellent stakeholder management skills, with credibility at senior client and executive level A pragmatic mindset - able to make sound architectural decisions within real-world constraints Responsibilities: Own and govern the end-to-end account architecture across Managed Services contracts Provide architectural governance of change, ensuring quality, compliance, and adherence to standards Define and maintain future-state architectures, roadmaps, and transition plans aligned to client needs and contractual commitments Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, building strong and credible relationships Provide direction and guidance to Domain Architects and Engineers, acting as a technical role model Balance innovation with operational stability, ensuring solutions are supportable, secure, and commercially viable Collaborate closely with delivery, commercial, and service leadership to manage risk and cost to serve Technologies: Architect Cloud More: We are a leading company based in Manchester, offering competitive salaries ranging from £100,000 to £115,000, along with bonuses and permanent benefits. We are looking for a seasoned Managed Services Lead Architect to take architectural ownership of a significant client account undergoing transformation. This senior, client-facing role will ensure the long-term integrity and stability of our technology landscape while building strong relationships with clients and leading our talented team. last updated 18 week of 2026