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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Enterprise Strategy Architect - **Company:** Rolls-Royce - **Location:** Derby, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Databases, Enterprise Software Applications - **Published:** July 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2de4360b84b43896 ## About the Role * Cleared, or able to obtain, clearance to UK SC or above * Be a "5 eyes" national (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, USA) * Degree qualified in Engineering, IT, Computing, or a related subject Preferred requirements: Skills and experience We are looking for someone that is an expert in: * Storytelling and articulation of problems in language non-experts can understand * Translation of business expressions of solutions into outcomes/capabilities they need to achieve * Understanding when a process problem is being expressed as a technology issue * Knowing when to be strategic and when a minor course alteration is appropriate * Problem solving and probing for root cause * Presentation material preparation and delivery * Interpersonal skills and relationship building * Articulation of a vision * Have a flair for Digital & IT Technology in a Business Context, or vice-versa but both skillsets are key * Efficiency & Simplification of processes Experience of * Enterprise Architecture * Strategic Portfolio Management and Dependency management (ideally BizzDesign Alfabet but other tools like LeanIX are fine) * Working in a highly regulated environment * Risk Management Knowledge of * Process Design and Modelling * Working with major Enterprise Systems (PLM, ERP, MES, CRM, HCM etc) * Core IT base knowledge (Operating Systems, Databases, Cloud Technology, Security Principles) * Working in an Engineering Environment ## Description The Enterprise Strategy Architect is responsible for translating complex organisational, technological, and strategic challenges into clear, actionable direction that supports the delivery of digital and IT strategy across Rolls-Royce. Working closely with the Vice President for Digital & IT Strategy, this role acts as a key enabler of alignment across delivery teams and capability workstreams, ensuring that priorities, dependencies, and impacts are well understood. The position also involves supporting decision-making by providing structured insight, challenging assumptions, and helping teams understand implications beyond their immediate scope., The role requires regular collaboration with Digital & IT teams, business leaders, and senior stakeholders, including executive leadership, to support organisational change and communicate strategic direction. It suits someone who is comfortable operating across technical, business, and operational contexts, and who can engage effectively with a wide range of audiences. Strong candidates will demonstrate curiosity, clarity of thought, and the ability to simplify complexity, alongside confidence in influencing others, presenting ideas, and guiding teams toward more effective solutions., * Owning the integrity of delivering our Digital & IT strategy, including maintaining alignment with changing enterprise priorities * Providing strategic direction and proactive dependency management between the Digital & IT delivery teams * Connection between financial approvals and outcomes so we understand size, scale, and scope of initiatives to realise benefits * Ensuring we can trace the evolution of our strategy over time and when we make changes we can articulate why and the decision making * Engagement of all the teams via orchestration, articulation of needs and following up to ensure we deliver on our commitments * Acting as the deputy to the VP for Digital & IT Strategy ## Related Videos - [Creating Europe's AI Moment – Now or Never](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100059-creating-europe-s-ai-moment-now-or-never) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [We (don't) need a software architect!?!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/663-we-don-t-need-a-software-architect) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)