Lead Technology Architect

IT Services at the University of Sheffield provide a full range of complex IT and technology-enabled services. This role supports delivery across our three strategic product areas: Education, Research and Innovation and One University (please see our vision below The Lead Technology Architect leads the development of the University's Technology Architecture to ensure all technology-enabled solutions align with desired strategy. This role offers the opportunity to define our ambitions for Cloud adoption and build an ecosystem of on-premise, SaaS and native Cloud solutions. The role reports to the Chief Technology Officer. Main duties and responsibilities

• Define, communicate and champion the technology vision and roadmap, with particular focus on Cloud adoption strategy and hybrid solutions.
• Drive technology strategy across infrastructure, software and data environments, ensuring optimal design and deployment to solve business problems.
• Lead the design of resilient, reliable and sustainable technology services supporting education, research and workplace enablement.
• Work with stakeholders across the University to understand challenges and communicate the benefits of modern technology architecture.
• Develop technology architecture models and frameworks that enable the strategic shift needed to achieve University objectives.
• Establish appropriate standards, policies, processes and governance for technology decision-making.
• Champion innovation and identify emerging technologies that could benefit the University whilst mitigating risks.
• Collaborate with product teams to ensure opportunities are taken to progress technology architecture roadmaps.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on technology design to teams across the University.
• Balance delivery demands with the need to evolve and maintain architectural integrity.
• Lead and influence at senior levels, creating collaborative design communities across the organisation.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Person Specification Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply. Criteria Essential or desirable Stage(s) assessed at Significant practical experience at senior level as an enterprise, data, solution or technical architect in a complex organisation. Essential Interview / Application Deep expertise in technology architecture including infrastructure, software and data environments. Essential Interview / Application Knowledge and experience of Cloud adoption, including design and implementation with major vendors (AWS/Azure). Essential Interview / Application Experience developing technology vision and strategy, building compelling cases for change. Essential Interview / Application Proven ability to translate business and technology strategy into practical, value-led delivery plans. Essential Interview / Application Strong knowledge of data architecture importance and integration strategy development. Essential Interview / Application Experience on complex projects using agile and waterfall methodologies. Essential Interview / Application Excellent communication and influencing skills at senior levels with ability to explain complex concepts clearly. Essential Interview / Application Experience assessing technology solutions and working with third parties to design and run solutions. Essential Interview / Application Proven leadership ability across a variety of roles with a track record of coaching and mentoring. Essential Interview / Application Knowledge of standard architecture frameworks and tooling (e.g. TOGAF, Archimate). Essential Interview / Application Further Information Grade 9

Do you have experience in Waterfall?, We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

Pulled from the full job description

• Annual leave

• Employee discount

• Company pension, £61,759-£80,524 per annum Work arrangement Full-time Line manager Chief Technology Officer Direct reports Technology team, * Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.

• Generous pension scheme.

• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.

• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women's and Parent's networks).

• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.

• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes.

• A range of generous family-friendly policies

• paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
• support for those going through the menopause
• paid time off and support for fertility treatment
• and more

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university., We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience. Our University Vision (www.sheffield.ac.uk/vision) outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.