Head of Enterprise Data Architecture

Up to £125,000 + bonus + benefits

Glasgow office 2 days per week

***You must have previous experience within a similar role in a UK bank. We cannot offer sponsorship for this role***

The Job:

You will provide strategic leadership in enterprise architecture, drive innovation and alignment across the business by collaborating with senior leaders, architects and technology teams to create a cohesive architectural vision.

• Develop and communicate the enterprise architecture vision, ensuring alignment with business strategies.
• Translate business goals into architectural principles, standards, and guidelines.
• Lead the enterprise data architecture team, providing direction and mentorship.
• Advocate for architectural excellence and best practices.
• Collaborate with the ELT to integrate architecture into decision-making processes.
• Take a comprehensive view of the organization, considering business processes, data, applications, and infrastructure.
• Identify opportunities for optimization, consolidation, and innovation.
• Ensure architectural consistency across projects and initiatives.
• Facilitate the adoption of new technologies and processes while minimizing disruption.
• Evaluate the impact of architectural decisions on existing systems and processes.
• Champion agile and adaptive approaches to change management.
• Work closely with business domain leaders to understand their needs and challenges.
• Collaborate with specialized architects (e.g., business, data, security) to create integrated solutions.
• Communicate architectural concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Assess architectural risks related to scalability, security, compliance, and interoperability.
• Mitigate risks by recommending appropriate architectural patterns and solutions.
• Apply TOGAF principles, frameworks, and methodologies to guide architectural decisions.
• Ensure compliance with TOGAF standards and practices.

The Person:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• TOGAF certification (Level 2 or higher) is essential.
• Proven experience in enterprise architecture, including strategic planning, solution design, and implementation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• In summary, the HOEDA is a visionary leader who bridges the gap between business and technology, ensuring that the organization’s architecture evolves strategically and efficiently. Their impact extends beyond IT to drive overall business success.