We have an urgent opportunity for a Lead Architect to join our client on an initial 6 month contract to drive a major IT carve-out programme.
The organisation have recently gone through an acquisition and need a seasoned Architect that has worked on M&A's programmes previously.
The Architect will need to have a broad background covering all aspects of IT, including but not limited to, ERP implementation, HR & Payroll, infrastructure, Access control systems, Networks, Security Systems, Data migration, O365
Key responsibilities
* Leading the technical design of systems and services, justifying and communicating design decisions
* Assure other services and system quality, ensuring the technical work fits into the broader strategy for government
* Explore the benefits of cross-government alignment
* Provide mentoring within teams
* Provide leadership to other architects
* Manage programme TDA in conjunction with the Head of Design Authority
* Business Architecture / Enterprise Architecture as required
The successful candidate will need to have;
* Previous experience of working on carve out/ mergers and acquisition programmes
* Broad architecture background with an emphasis on Infrastructure/Security/Application and integration
* Ability to write High level and low level design documents
* Experience working on implementations and integrations
* Ability to be hands on (this is not just a strategic role)
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills
This role has been deemed outside of IR35 and does require 2 days a week onsite in Horley with occasional travel to other sites.