Enterprise Architect

Role: Enterprise Architect

Type: Full-time, permanent

Industry: Manufacturing (packaging)

Location: London (hybrid)

Salary: £95K

Overview:

We're supporting a large organisation undergoing significant transformation, looking to appoint a senior technology/enterprise architect to help shape future-state technology, processes, and operating models.

The Role:

• Assess current technology, processes, and capabilities, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvements
• Define and deliver enterprise and business architecture aligned to strategic objectives
• Translate business strategy into operating models, capability roadmaps, and architectural direction
• Lead major technical initiatives, influencing investment decisions and build vs. buy strategies
• Provide design authority across complex programmes, including oversight of solution design and delivery
• Engage senior stakeholders to agree requirements, set design principles, and ensure alignment through implementation
• Support and lead governance and compliance activity, including IT and regulatory frameworks (eg SOX, ICOFR)

Experience Required:

• Strong background in enterprise architecture and setting strategic technical direction
• Experience defining and enforcing architecture governance
• Hands-on technical understanding (eg Java, JavaScript, C++, Angular, Git)
• Experience with databases and ORM frameworks (eg Hibernate)
• Degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field
• Experience with M&A/Carve-outs