Senior Technical Architect

Hays ,
Hove, East Sussex

Overview

Senior Technical Architect - Hove - £80k Your new role The Senior Technical Architect (STA) will provide technical architecture expertise across the Technology & Transformation. The STA will ensure effective Technology Roadmaps are produced and delivered in the necessary change initiative. You will participate in evolving technical architecture methodologies, processes, tools to drive maximum value in the delivery of effective architecture practices design and controls across the department. Principal Accountabilities: Utilise expert technical knowledge of application and infrastructure design techniques and tools to support the creation of technologies Ensure robust and innovative design of application and infrastructure architectures Direct the conception, planning and design of the department's strategic technology projects to ensure that initiatives are impacted Define, establish and maintain a complete repository of all applications and infrastructure architectures across the Divisions Work with internal and external bodies to maintain an up to date view of the emerging technologies so that they can be exploited to support future direction and requirements To liaise and work with Group Enterprise Architecture ensuring that BT&T implementation of technical solution What you'll need to succeed Qualifications (desirable, not mandatory): Architecture, Prince2, Project management and/or Agile qualifications TOGAF 9.1 or higher/Adkar & change qualifications Knowledge & Skills: Regulated Industry background preference Technology Architecture roadmap creation and transitioning planning to assist correct sequencing of portfolio delivery and execution. Experience of driving and implementing consistent designs and roadmaps across complex geographical / functional matrix organizations in line with Architecture functions and roadmaps Proven track record of architecture support to effective delivery of large, complex, change and technology initiatives Experience of managing effective relationships to ensure appropriate technologies are leveraged and implemented Proven background in adapting to trends and openness to new ideas Leadership Ensuring Architecture strategy and planning confidence across all levels with technical and non-technical audiences Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to successfully engage and influence a broad range of individuals across various internal and external businesses and support functions What you'll get in return Their employees have a wide range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, life assurance, 30 days' holiday, private medical insurance, performance related bonuses, discounts at both a huge range of high street stores and their own great products, as well as a 12% car allowance scheme, your hard work will be rewarded when you join us. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89814162