Director of Strategy & Architecture - Permanent - Hertfordshire

Director of Strategy and Architecture

*Multiple domains (applications, data, infrastructure, integration, AI/ML, cloud, security).
*Hands-on experience with data platforms, analytics, and emerging technology adoption.
*Lead Technology due diligence for M&A and support integration planning.​

*Must be able to attend Stevenage twice a week

The role is budgeted at up to £150k (this is our top end budget and would need to be a standout candidate).

In addition, includes;

Company car or allowance of £720 per month
Bonus up to 3 months salary
Family cover healthcare
Pension matched up to 7%

Where will you be working?

As an organisation, there is little we don't do and plenty to get involved in. Our Group Support roles are vital in making sure we can help over 14,000 people deliver essential infrastructure seamlessly across water, energy, transport and telecom.
Want to come and be a part of it?

What will you be doing?
A rare opportunity to establish an architecture and strategy capability that is embraced by the business and demonstrates value through innovative technology solution.

Working closely with Executive stakeholders, business leaders and delivery teams to ensure technology is well designed, and delivered to modern architectural principles. Define the Enterprise technology strategy and target architecture. Establish and lead, a high performing architecture team.

Develop multi-year technology road maps aligned to organisational priorities. Provide technology advice to the Leadership team and champion composable architecture, cloud-native platforms, AI enabled services and automation.

Lead Technology due diligence for M&A and support integration planning.

What you'll bring:
*Proven experience as a Head of Enterprise Architecture (or similar senior architecture role) within a complex or rapidly scaling organisation.
*Track record of establishing architecture frameworks in environments with low standards and maturity.
*Strong knowledge across multiple domains (applications, data, infrastructure, integration, AI/ML, cloud, security).
*Hands-on experience with data platforms, analytics, and emerging technology adoption.
*Excellent ability to communicate architectural concepts in business-friendly language across all stakeholders.
*Influential, pragmatic, and delivery-focused-able to balance strategic ambition with operational realities.
*Sector experience desirable but not essential
*Visionary but pragmatic and able to set clear direction whilst delivering tangible outcomes
*Collaborative and able to bring together diverse stakeholders and create alignment

Qualifications
*Degree level education in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business administration, or a related field.
*Enterprise Architecture Framework knowledge e.g. TOGAF
*Cloud certifications e.g. Microsoft Azure
*Data & Analytics familiarly and a working knowledge of data and governance framework

What's in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;
*Matched or contributory pension scheme
*Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
*Employee assistance programme
*My Rewards portal, access to 1000's of retail discounts
*Life assurance
*Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
*Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
*Reward and recognition scheme

In addition, this role offers;
*Company car (or allowance) and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
*My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme
*Private health care and health care cash plan for you (and your family)
*Discretionary bonus scheme
*25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
*Recommend a friend - get rewarded for introducing people to us!

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Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting. We operate in over 18 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa. We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting. Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings.

We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.