Our client, a large public sector organisation, is seeking an experienced Lead Solution Architect to drive their digital transformation strategy and shape their technical architecture capability.About the RoleThis is a senior technical leadership position reporting to the Head of Strategy, Architecture & Product. You will lead a small team of Solution Architects, oversee technical engineering resources across Agile Product Teams, and chair the Digital Design Authority (DDA).You will define and maintain enterprise-level solution architecture across a diverse portfolio of services, supporting the adoption of Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and cloud-native tools. The role includes deputising at senior boards, influencing investment decisions, and providing assurance of supplier-led designs.Key Responsibilities
Lead a team of Solution Architects and provide technical assurance across multiple Agile delivery teamsOwn and evolve the strategic solution architecture framework and roadmapChair the Digital Design Authority (DDA) and govern solution-level architecture decisionsCollaborate with Product Owners, Strategic Business Partners, and delivery partnersDrive scalable, secure and performant technical solutions aligned with business and user needsAssure third-party architectural designs and manage supplier engagementSupport governance, cyber resilience, data architecture, and cloud optimisationChampion a modern, product-based service model across IT and digital functionsContribute to continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and architectural maturity
Essential Requirements
Significant experience in solution architecture with a track record in technical assuranceStrong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure), Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and integration standardsExperience chairing or contributing to architectural governance boardsAbility to collaborate and influence senior stakeholdersClear understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF), ITIL, and security-by-design principlesPassion for mentoring and building architectural capability in teams
What's on Offer
Hybrid working arrangements with flexibilityOpportunity to shape digital outcomes for a large public sector organisationReal influence over design decisions and technology investmentAccess to structured leadership development and professional memberships (BCS)Collaboration with skilled technologists and delivery partners
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