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# Lead Solution Architect

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Samlesbury, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Information Systems, Information Management, Togaf, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gbd69081cccefcf0fe320e8aa09b94d939/eaa

## About the Role

* Relevant IT, Engineering, Computer Science, Business degree, or equivalent practical experience
 * Significant experience in IT, digital, or information management, with strong understanding of how technology supports business objectives, and experience in complex change environments (ideally defence or regulated sectors), including exposure to IT/architecture practices and frameworks such as TOGAF.
 * Strong analytical skills with experience gathering requirements, assessing risks, and developing practical solutions that balance business and technical needs
 * Good knowledge of emerging technologies, digital trends, information management, governance, security, and best practice frameworks

## Description

As a Lead Solution Architect, you will provide specialist expertise across a broad range of information technology disciplines, supporting the delivery of innovative digital solutions that enable the organisation to achieve its strategic and operational objectives.
You will work closely with business leaders, customers, suppliers, and technical specialists to develop and implement digital strategies, improve business processes, manage innovation initiatives, and ensure effective governance across information management and technology functions.
Core duties:

 * Lead the delivery and governance of digital and technology projects across their lifecycle
 * Assess system impacts, risks, and opportunities, recommending effective solutions and improvements
 * Drive innovation initiatives and promote continuous improvement across the organisation
 * Monitor emerging technologies and develop technology roadmaps to support business objectives
 * Manage business-critical information systems and ensure effective use of tools, standards, and processes
 * Lead user experience and accessibility reviews, ensuring solutions meet business and user needs
 * Provide specialist advice on digital transformation, information management, and technology strategy while leading cross-functional teams and stakeholders


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