Head of Solutions Architecture

Head of Solutions Architecture - Birmingham, Hybrid, on-site weekly, salary plus bonus Step into a pivotal leadership role where you will shape the organisation's technology landscape and directly influence strategic business outcomes.

This is a high-impact opportunity to lead a multi-disciplinary Solutions Architecture function while still remaining hands-on across key projects.

About the Role

As Head of Solutions Architecture, you will own the end-to-end design of enterprise solutions and lead a team of Solution Architects spanning Data, Applications, Digital, Integrations, SaaS, Network and Infrastructure. You will provide technical direction, act as a Technical Design Authority (TDA), and ensure solutions are aligned to the wider IT strategy and enterprise architecture.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will translate business objectives into robust, scalable technology roadmaps and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of Solution Architects across Data, Applications, Digital, Integrations, SaaS, Network and Infrastructure, setting clear objectives and performance standards. Act as the Technical Design Authority (TDA) for major initiatives, providing governance, oversight and approval of solution designs.

Design and validate enterprise-level solutions that align with business goals, IT strategy and architectural principles. Work hands-on as a Solution Architect on selected projects, producing high-quality solution designs, models and documentation.

Collaborate closely with the Enterprise Architecture team to ensure solutions adhere to target architectures, standards and roadmaps. Own resource and demand management for the Solutions Architecture function, prioritising work and allocating architects to projects effectively.

Mentor, coach and develop team members, building capability and fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration. Engage with senior business and IT stakeholders to understand requirements, influence decision-making and manage expectations around solution options and trade-offs. Key

Requirements

Proven experience in a senior Solutions Architecture leadership role, ideally as Head of or Lead Solutions Architect in a complex enterprise environment. Strong track record in enterprise solution design across multiple domains (e.g. data, applications, digital, integrations, SaaS, network, infrastructure).

Demonstrable experience acting as a Technical Design Authority, with responsibility for solution governance and design assurance. Advanced stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage, influence and challenge at senior management and executive levels.

Experience defining and delivering IT strategy and technology roadmaps in alignment with business objectives. Solid...

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