Investigo
Director of Strategy and Architecture
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Role Overview
Investigo are partnering with a large and complex organisation who are currently undertaking a transition to a centralised IT Operating model, as part of their growth journey. As a result of the new IT operating model, a opportunity has arisen for a Director of Strategy and Architecture to join, reporting into the CTO who is responsible for the whole technology function.
Responsibilities
The Director of Strategy and Architecture will be responsible for capability build within architecture - establishing architecture principles, standards and roadmaps whilst also ensuring that robust architectural decisions will allow for scalable growth. The team is currently c. 15 people, working across Governance, Solution and Enterprise Architecture and there is potential scope for this to increase.
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Requirements
This role requires and experienced technologist who combines the ability to build capability within a maturing business, with the ability to keep abreast of new technology to drive innovation. You'll be an experienced people leader with the ability to lead a team during an exciting change and growth journey, whilst also being able to work with C-level stakeholders. This role is about taking a pragmatic approach to capability build, adding structure, process and guardrails whilst also being able to deliver at pace.
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The appointed candidate will have previous experience of leading a team of similar size, as well as demonstrable experience of building capability and setting standards and practices that underpin an architecture function. You'll likely have worked for an organisation with a dispersed geographical footprint, and perhaps bring experience of the support services, infrastructure services, utilities or similar sector. The role would suit a Director of Strategy and Architecture, Chief Architect, Head of Architecture of VP of Architecture or similar.
Travel
This role will require some UK travel
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