Head of IT Architecture

Head of IT Architecture

Location: Near Watford / NW London (Hybrid)

Salary: upto £120k + Car Allowance + Bonus

The Role

Working for a premier global project development and construction firm, this is a pivotal appointment within the IT Leadership Team. As Head of IT Architecture, you will move beyond high-level design to become a genuine driver of business value, ensuring the digital strategy is backed by a robust, modern foundational platform.

This role is about more than just technical oversight; it is about leading a culture of technological advancement. You will be responsible for the end-to-end architecture lifecycle - from governance and roadmapping to the delivery of critical integration and automation services managed via external partners.

Key Accountabilities

Sit as a core member of the IT leadership group, aligning all architectural roadmaps with long-term commercial goals.
Full accountability for Enterprise and Solution Architecture, ensuring frameworks and "ways of working" are fit for purpose.
Act as the catalyst for digital change, specifically overseeing the adoption of automated processes and seamless system integrations.
Navigate a complex, global matrix organization, building trust with senior business leaders and executive stakeholders.
Oversee the performance of external service providers delivering integration and automation services.
Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team, handling workforce planning and succession with a focus on high performance.

What We're Looking For

We require a seasoned architect who has successfully transitioned into a "leader of leaders" position. You should possess:

Extensive experience in IT Strategy and Architecture within large-scale, complex environments.
Proven ability to manage other managers and influence at the Board/Executive level.
A firm grip on architectural best practices and experience in process redesign and organisational change.
A strong understanding of modern integration and automation tools, plus the ability to evaluate emerging technologies.
Comfortable with cost management and delivering measurable business outcomes through technology.

The Package

Performance Bonus (discretionary)
Car Allowance
Private Medical healthcare

Location: Near Watford / NW London (Hybrid)

Salary: upto £120k + Car Allowance + Bonus

If this sounds like you, please send CVs to (url removed)

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business