Enterprise Architect
19 days ago
Aberdeen
JAB Recruitment is currently recruiting for an IT Enterprise Architect to join our client on a PAYE contract basis. This is a long-term assignment, initially set to run until 31 December 2026, based in Aberdeen. The IT Enterprise Architect will support the delivery of a newly formed Architecture function. The successful candidate will establish and mature the enterprise architecture (EA) capability, ensuring strategic alignment, robust governance, agile architectural processes, and effective integration of technologies across the business. • Strategic Leadership & Vision: Define and communicate a clear architectural vision aligned with organisational objectives. Develop, maintain, and execute a comprehensive architecture roadmap supporting business transformation, innovation, and operational excellence., • Architecture Governance & Compliance: Establish and run the Architecture Review Board (ARB), ensuring robust governance and adherence to architecture principles, standards, and best practices. Ensure compliance with regulatory, cybersecurity, ESG, and operational safety standards within architectural decisions and designs., • Functional Leadership: Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing architecture team. Promote cross-domain collaboration and architecture best practices within the organisation., • Stakeholder & Executive Engagement: Act as a strategic advisor to the CIO, executive leadership, and key business stakeholders. Communicate architectural strategies, decisions, risks, and opportunities clearly and compellingly at all levels., • Architecture Standards and Repository Management: Oversee the development and maintenance of architectural artefacts (Business Capability Models, Reference Architectures, Roadmaps, Principles). Own and manage the enterprise architecture repository, ensuring clear, accurate, and accessible documentation. Work closely with infrastructure, operations, cybersecurity, and project delivery teams to ensure seamless integration, effective governance, and robust solution delivery. Engage effectively with external vendors, partners, and integrators to ensure alignment with architectural standards and strategies., • Bachelor’s Degree required (Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field)., • Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture or technology leadership roles., • Proven experience establishing and delivering Enterprise Architecture functions in complex, multinational environments, ideally within Oil & Gas, Energy, or related industries., • TOGAF (or similar EA certification), • Cloud architecture certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) (desirable) Technical & Domain Knowledge • Strong understanding of architecture frameworks, methodologies, and best practices (TOGAF, Zachman, ArchiMate)., • Familiarity with key domains (Application, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Integration)., • Exceptional leadership, mentoring, and talent development skills., • Strong strategic thinking with the ability to align architecture to business objectives, risks, and opportunities., • Experience establishing and running architecture governance (ARB) processes. Get notified about new Enterprise Architect jobs in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom. #J-18808-Ljbffr