Enterprise Architect

Our Oil & Gas Operator client based in Aberdeen is currently recruiting for the position of Enterprise Architect on a STAFF basis.
 
What are we looking for:

Proven experience in an Enterprise Architect or senior architecture leadership role. Preferably in an oil & gas business (though not essential)
Broad technical expertise across applications, data, integration, cloud and infrastructure environments.
Strong experience developing technology strategies, roadmaps and governance frameworks.
Demonstrable people leadership experience, with a focus on coaching and capability development.
Knowledge of recognised architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, or equivalent experience.Ideally based in Aberdeen
 
Excellent salary & benefits package
 
Hybrid/Flexible working
 
The Role
 
An experienced Enterprise Architect to shape the future of the enterprise technology landscape, ensuring systems, data and infrastructure enable business growth while maintaining the highest standards of security, resilience and performance
 
This is a strategic leadership role with responsibility for defining and delivering the enterprise architecture vision across the organisation. You will develop technology roadmaps, establish architecture standards and provide technical direction that supports both current operations and future ambitions.
 
Working across business and technology teams, you will use strong Communication skills to translate complex technical concepts into practical business outcomes. You will influence decision-making at all levels, ensuring investments align with business priorities and deliver long-term value.
 
You will lead and develop a team of technical specialists while fostering a culture of Learning, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Through mentoring and guidance, you will help build capability and strengthen architectural excellence across the organisation.
 
The role offers significant scope for Empowerment & Accountability, with responsibility for technical governance, vendor partnerships and architectural assurance across major programmes and business change initiatives. You will balance innovation with pragmatism, ensuring technology decisions support operational integrity and regulatory compliance.
 
Above all, you will demonstrate Respect and integrity in every interaction, building trusted relationships across the company and ensuring technology solutions support the needs of our people, assets and stakeholders

What we are looking for in potential candidates:
 
We're looking for a strategic technology leader who combines deep technical expertise with the ability to influence, collaborate and deliver lasting business value.
Leadership & Responsibilities

Define and drive the enterprise architecture strategy, standards and technology roadmap.
Provide architectural leadership and technical assurance across major business and technology initiatives.
Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing architecture function.
Engage and influence senior stakeholders, translating business requirements into effective technology solutions.
Govern technology risk, resilience, security and architectural compliance across the enterprise.
Build strong partnerships with suppliers and technology vendors to maximise performance and value. 
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: PR/(phone number removed)

People are our business worldwide
 
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables