Enterprise Architect

Strategyshape
Stockport, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Stockport, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Azure
Cloud Computing
Enterprise Architecture Framework
Togaf
Active Optical Networks

Job description

Join a highly regarded consultancy recognised for delivering complex, large-scale transformation programmes across public sector and healthcare environments. The client has built a strong industry reputation for providing enterprise-level architectural leadership on mission-critical initiatives, with particular recognition for governance, regulatory alignment, and long-term transformation impact. The client is widely known for operating at the intersection of business strategy, technology modernisation, and delivery assurance. Their Enterprise Architects are trusted advisors to senior stakeholders, shaping future-state operating models and enterprise platforms in highly regulated public sector healthcare environments. As an Enterprise Architect, you will play a central role in a major public sector healthcare transformation programme. The Enterprise Architect role offers the opportunity to influence long-term strategy, define enterprise-wide target architectures, and ensure delivery aligns with security, regulatory, and operational requirements. The Role - Enterprise Architect The Enterprise Architect position is a senior, programme-level role responsible for defining and governing enterprise-wide architecture across business, data, application, and technology domains. Working closely with C-suite stakeholders, programme leadership, and delivery teams, the Enterprise Architect will shape target and transition architectures, guide complex decision-making, and provide assurance across multiple workstreams. This role is well suited to an Enterprise Architect comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels, balancing long-term vision with pragmatic delivery in a public sector healthcare context.

Requirements

You'll have the opportunity to:Lead enterprise architecture across a large-scale public sector healthcare transformationDefine and own target and transition architectures aligned to organisational strategyShape technology roadmaps, capability models, and operating modelsProvide architectural oversight for cloud migration, application rationalisation, and systems integrationInfluence senior stakeholders and delivery teams across multiple programmesKey Responsibilities:Define and govern enterprise-wide business, data, application, and technology architecturesLead architecture governance and assurance across programmes and workstreamsTranslate business strategy into executable technology roadmapsEnsure compliance with regulatory, data protection, and security standardsSupport procurement, vendor selection, and supplier assurance activitiesCollaborate closely with programme managers, solution architects, and senior stakeholdersKey Requirements:Proven experience working as an Enterprise Architect on large-scale transformation programmesStrong background in highly regulated environments (public sector, healthcare, government, or financial services)Deep knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF essential)Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and modern integration patternsExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skillsAbility to operate at both strategic and delivery levelsWhy Join:High-impact public sector healthcare transformation programmeOpportunity to relocate to Jersey with flexible working arrangementsClear route to permanent employment if desiredReference: AON/AMC/MAEnterpriseArchitect #aaonJBRP1_UKTJ

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