Public Sector Solution Lead - SM

The Solution Lead - Central Government is a senior technical leadership role responsible for shaping, designing, and governing complex technology solutions for UK Central Government departments. Acting as the visible technical authority, the Solution Lead works closely with Client Partners and senior customer stakeholders to align technology strategy with business outcomes, policy constraints, and delivery realities., * Act as the primary technical leader for assigned Central Government departments.

• Analyse customer technology environments and legacy estates.
• Lead solution architecture and design aligned to business goals, budgets, and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with the Technology Code of Practice and GDS standards.
• Lead and support GDS assessments.
• Own senior relationships with customer technology leaders.
• Support Agile delivery teams with technical governance.
• Lead innovation initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to business development, bids, proposals, and presentations.

• Deep Central Government technology experience.
• Expert knowledge of the Technology Code of Practice.
• Strong understanding of GDS standards and assessments.
• Experience in IT architecture, cloud, digital, DevOps, and Agile delivery.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to bridge technical and business communities.
• Pragmatic, flexible, collaborative, and commercially aware.