Head of Systems and Architecture
Location:
London Onsite
Employment Type:
Permanent, £140K - £160K
Are you a strategic technology leader with deep expertise in enterprise architecture and a passion for driving complex integration across systems? A logistics company is seeking a
Head of Systems and Architecture
to lead the charge in shaping and governing an organisation-wide technology landscape that supports agility, innovation, and long-term business success.
About the Role
This is a senior leadership position that operates at the intersection of
technology strategy, enterprise architecture, and stakeholder engagement
. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and governing the architectural vision, overseeing current-state systems, and enabling a scalable, secure, and future-ready technology environment.
You will lead a small team focused on both operational systems and architecture governance, while playing a pivotal role in cross-functional planning, delivery assurance, and enterprise-wide technology alignment.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Technology & Architecture Leadership
* Define and own the
enterprise architecture vision
, ensuring alignment with business goals and future scalability.
* Serve as a key advisor to senior stakeholders, translating business strategy into actionable technology roadmaps.
Stakeholder Management & Business Alignment
* Partner with executive and functional leaders to understand business objectives and ensure technology investments deliver measurable outcomes.
* Act as a bridge between business and technical teams, influencing priorities and enabling innovation.
Enterprise Architecture & Integration Governance
* Govern architecture across application, data, infrastructure, integration, and security domains.
* Lead architectural oversight, including design reviews and solution assurance across key initiatives.
Risk, Governance & Vendor Oversight
* Ensure compliance with architecture principles, security policies, and regulatory frameworks.
* Oversee vendor relationships, ensuring alignment with technology strategy and value delivery.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Previous experience in technology leadership roles, with a focus on
enterprise architecture and systems integration
.
* Strong track record of aligning complex technology landscapes with evolving business strategies.
* Deep expertise in
integration architecture
, cloud platforms, and modern enterprise systems.
* Proven ability to influence at the executive level and translate technical strategy into business value.
* Familiarity with
enterprise architecture frameworks
and architecture modelling tools.
* Confident in driving IT governance, vendor management, and risk oversight in complex or regulated environments.
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.